Ben Monksummers graduated from Bournemouth University with an LL.B (Hons) Law Degree in 2014.  Ben completed an extended degree including working on a year placement with a North Dorset Firm.  During and after his degree, Ben worked for a reputable North Dorset Law Firm building up a wealth of practical work experience before undertaking a Masters Degree in European Energy and Climate Law at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.

Ben returned to Bournemouth University in 2016 to complete his Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice and then subsequently undertook a training contract and fully qualified as a Solicitor in January 2018.

Ben is a Partner and based in our Frome office.

Ben provides Residential Property, Commercial Property, Agricultural and Auction services to clients dealing with all aspects of property related transactions.

Ben also has a specific and specialist knowledge relating to UK Firearms Legislation following many years with the Great Britain Shooting Team, having previously competed at a world level, and his family currently run a registered firearms dealership. Ben advises clients on civil disputes relating to firearm and shotgun licencing matters and disputes with the licensing authorities.

Ben is MLRO for Harris & Harris.