Ben Edwards

Ben Edwards is a solicitor in the Corporate team, having joined Acuity Law in 2022 as a paralegal before qualifying in 2025. He advises on mergers and acquisitions across many sectors including construction, infrastructure, wine and private care, and frequently works on the banking and finance elements that follow these transactions, including refinancing and accession matters.

Ben also supports emerging businesses and start-ups, helping them navigate growth, investment rounds and broader strategic projects. His training contract, which included seats in Corporate Healthcare, Real Estate, Employment and Corporate, gives him a strong and well-rounded foundation across commercial legal practice.

A fluent Welsh speaker, Ben holds an LLB from Cardiff University and completed his LPC LLM while working part-time. He has a strong interest in acquisition work across Wales and is passionate about supporting and championing Welsh businesses.

Ben has a strong interest in sports law and is a member of Law in Sport. From 2022 to 2024, he served on the board of Wales Rugby League. Before qualifying, he played semi-professional rugby in the Welsh Premiership. Outside work, he enjoys cricket, golf and supporting the Scarlets as a season ticket holder-proudly representing his West Walian roots.

Expertise

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Banking and finance work arising from acquisitions
• Refinancing and facility accession
• Advising start-ups on growth, investment, and corporate structuring
• Future planning for family run businesses and potential exit or restructuring solutions
• Supporting clients through complex commercial challenges