Ben Sharples FRICS FAAV FCIArb, CEDR Accredited Mediator, Higher Courts (Civil Advocacy) Agricultural and Property Dispute Resolution in the Greater Bristol Area
Ben Sharples is a partner at Michelmores in Bristol, specialising in rural and agricultural dispute resolution.
Dual-qualified as a solicitor and Chartered Surveyor, Ben is known for his pragmatic advice on property, partnership, and regulatory issues affecting rural landowners and businesses.
He leads the firm’s Natural Capital team, advising on environmental opportunities and carbon markets, and is an author on payments for environmental services. Clients and peers consistently praise his thorough, measured, and personable approach to complex rural matters.
How Ben can help
Ben specialises in arbitration, expert determination and mediation. He can help in the following areas:
- Dual qualified as a Chartered Surveyor & Solicitor
- All aspects of rural dispute resolution whether as expert, mediator or arbitrator
- Head of Michelmores' Natural Capital Team
Rural Dispute Resolution in the Greater Bristol Area
Ben is based in the Greater Bristol Area and covers England & Wales.
Accreditations and Memberships
- Fellow, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS)
- Fellow, Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV)
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
- CEDR Accredited Mediator, CEDR
- Higher Courts (Civil Advocacy) Qualification
- Member, Association of Rural Dispute Resolvers (ARDR)
- Panel Member, CAAV Arbitrators and Mediators Panel, CAAV.
