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Edward Brown KC

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Tax: Indirect Tax

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

Employment

London (Bar)

16 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Edward Brown KC has acted in a number of high-profile cases in tribunals and before the appellate courts, including the Supreme Court. His clients include all of the big four accountancy firms, as well as specialist tax firms.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Edward Brown KC principally represents government departments and NGOs. He is especially well known for his handling of judicial reviews which involve the provision of welfare benefits and immigration-related issues.

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Employment - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Edward Brown KC has considerable experience of High Court litigation cases, with additional expertise in representing financial services clients in complex employment tribunal disputes. His practice covers a wide range of employment issues. He is particularly noted for his strength in cases concerning team moves, remuneration, misconduct and discrimination.

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Strengths

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Edward is incredibly bright, all over the detail and someone who makes really good strategic calls. He's unflappable; I always get the sense that he's in control.
Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar
Edward Brown KC is very good with clients.
Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar
Edward is incredibly bright and a very robust advocate. He reads the courts incredibly well and pivots on his feet brilliantly.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
Edward is a fierce opponent and a very commercial operator.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
Edward is very good and his advocacy approach is quietly confident.
EmploymentUK Bar
Edward Brown is very measured and unflappable. His drafting is excellent, he's good with clients, and he clearly knows the area back to front.
EmploymentUK Bar