Dear Members and Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to a talk by Benjamin Fitzmaurice and drinks reception hosted by Payne Hicks Beach LLP.

Benjamin is Counsel at Forum Chambers, with a distinctly international practice spanning the United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Singapore, among other jurisdictions. He was called to the Bar in Australia in 2005 and in England and Wales in 2024 and is admitted to the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Courts of Victoria and Tasmania.

Benjamin practises in commercial litigation, arbitration, intellectual property, insolvency, media and sports law, with particular experience in complex cross-border disputes. He regularly advises businesses, family offices and high-net-worth individuals on international matters and has acted in arbitrations under a range of institutional rules, including ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC and UNCITRAL.

Before joining the Bar in England and Wales, Benjamin developed an extensive international practice advising clients throughout Europe, Asia-Pacific and Australia. Drawing from his unique experience, Benjamin will be sharing his insights on what it means to qualify and practise in multiple jurisdictions.

The presentation will be followed by questions and networking over drink and canapés.

The event will be kindly hosted by Payne Hicks Beach LLP at their offices at 10 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, London WC2A 3QG. Guests are invited to arrive from 6.00pm for drinks and networking, with Benjamin commencing at 6.30 pm. There are a limited number of places for this event and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To confirm your place at this event, please return the Registration Form to our Hon. Secretary (secretary@bila.biz) by no later than 4pm on Monday 16 November 2026