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Ben Payne

Ben qualified as a Solicitor in 2017, joining an employment law practice in the city of London. He joined Constantine Law in January 2021. and was promoted to the position of Senior Associate in February 2025. In November 2025, he was recognised as one of the firm’s key lawyers in the Legal 500.

“Extremely knowledgeable, responsive and no-nonsense” — Non-executive director of national housebuilder

Position

Senior Associate

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Contact

+ 44 (0)7715 654 221

ben.payne@constantinelaw.co.uk

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Ben qualified as a Solicitor in 2017, joining an employment law practice in the city of London. He joined Constantine Law in January 2021 and was promoted to the position of Senior Associate in February 2025. In November 2025, he was recognised as one of the firm’s key lawyers in the Legal 500.​

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Ben advises businesses and senior executives on employment law and has experience handling disputes in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal, and High Court.

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Ben maintains strong client relationships and is known for high-quality drafting. He is highly responsive to client needs and consistently delivers exceptional work, even when required to produce results within tight deadlines.

Career highlights include:​

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  • Working alongside John Hayes on a significant Employment Tribunal whistleblowing claim concerning a former CEO and a prominent London development.

  • Representing a luxury hotel in a tribunal claim concerning allegations of discrimination based on gender identity

  • Part of a team that successfully defended a former CEO within the Employment Tribunal against Whistleblowing and Race Discrimination claims.

  • Successfully represented a recruitment business on seeking injunctive relief in the High Court following the misuse of confidential information by a former senior employee.

  • Assisted in successfully advising an individual in defending an application for injunctive relief concerning restrictive covenants in the High Court.

  • Assisted in advising a law firm on exiting an equity partner.

  • Advising employers on complex disciplinary and grievances process.

  • Advising senior executives on negotiating and entering into settlement agreements.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE, FINANCIAL SERVICES

I’ve had a really pleasant experience working with Constantine Law with regards to an employment agreement. My solicitor, Ben Payne, walked me through the process in detail and ensured everything progressed smoothly. I would highly recommend them!
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