Ben has been recognised in the 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019 Doyle’s rankings with respect to Family Law Matters and as a Preeminent Lawyer in Parenting Law Matters.

Ben is an Australian qualified lawyer. Over the last two decades, Ben has practised extensively in all aspects of Family Law, having been a partner of the preeminent Family Law firm, TJ Mulvany & Co before being one of Sayer Jones’ founders.

During his career Ben has readily established himself as one of Australia’s primary foundation advisers on all aspects of domestic and international surrogacy, fertility and adoption law. He has held audiences at the invitation of the Victorian Central Authority for assisted reproduction; is actively involved in focus groups with assisted reproductive treatment providers; and has the privilege of regular participation in consumer-based conferences conducted by leading surrogacy support organisations. Ben has created policy frameworks for surrogacy related services, participated in submissions for adoption and surrogacy law reform and has ensured that Sayer Jones is at the forefront of this vitally important area of practice by assisting intended parents and surrogates alike in a holistic and guided fashion.

By extension, Ben maintains a complete and comprehensive practice on parenting and property matters, including those of high conflict and complexity.

Having previously appeared in matters as an Independent Children’s Lawyer, Ben has developed particular expertise in cases involving high risk to children. Ben is a much sought after advocate in specialised Family Law matters including international and local child relocation; international child abduction; step-parent and adult adoption. He regularly assists parties in complex and challenging circumstances to obtain orders for parental responsibility.

Ben’s unrelenting but balanced and resolution focused approach has seen him become one of the most reputable voices in all aspects of parental and reproductive law in Australia.

The 2023 listing of leading Victorian Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyers details individuals who have been specifically highlighted for their expertise, abilities and experience in complex parenting/child custody issues and disputes. These rankings also include individuals with experience acting as an independent Children’s Lawyer in relation to matters that may include, but are not limited to, family violence, physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children. Individuals included in our broader Family Law rankings may also possess significant skill with respect to parenting matters however have not been identified for such.