Edward Brown KC

Edward Brown KC is a formidable silk with an outstanding reputation in corporate and financial crime, serious crime, and public inquiries. A former Senior Treasury Counsel, he has been at the forefront of some of the UK’s most sensitive and high-profile cases for over two decades.

In corporate crime, he represents corporates and individuals in allegations of fraud, corruption, corporate manslaughter, health and safety offences, and regulatory matters. He has acted in major SFO investigations, advised on Deferred Prosecution Agreements, and was consulted by the Solicitor General on the DPA regime’s introduction.

His criminal practice is equally distinguished. Treasury Counsel for 14 years, he remains a favoured CPS silk in complex cases including murder, terrorism, corruption, and organised crime, while also acting for the defence. Notable cases include the Ben Butler child murder, the Mark Duggan inquest, the Thusha gang shooting, and the Barot “dirty bomb” terrorism plot.

Edward has also led in major public inquiries, including acting as lead counsel for the CPS in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. He regularly advises political parties and public bodies in corruption and misconduct cases, alongside high-profile health and safety and corporate manslaughter prosecutions.

A masterful advocate with vast experience at the highest level, Edward Brown KC is widely regarded as one of the UK’s most effective and versatile silks.