Marc Brown

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Restructuring/Insolvency

Midlands (Bar)

12 Years Ranked

Band 2

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Midlands (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Marc Brown

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Marc’s practice encompasses the full spectrum of commercial litigation, including commercial, contract, banking and financial disputes. His knowledge of companies and insolvency issues means that he is regularly instructed in matters concerning shareholders disputes and share ownership. Marc's practice has a keen focus on insolvency work and his practice in this area is wide ranging, including both personal and corporate insolvency. He regularly advises and acts for directors, companies and individuals, as well as administrators, liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy in relation to misfeasance claims and other matters arising in insolvency. See for example: Walton v Pickerings [2023] EWCA Civ 602; Ahmed v SOS BEIS [2021] EWHC 523 and Sekhon v Edginton [2015] EWCA Civ 816.

Career

Marc studied law (jurisprudence) at Mansfield College, Oxford. He was called in 2004 and then returned to Oxford University to undertake the Bachelor of Civil Laws, a postgraduate degree in law, obtaining the prestigious Vinerian Scholarship. Having completed pupillage at St Philips Chambers, he started practice in 2006.

Professional Memberships

MCCBA.

Personal

Marc’s leisure interests include golf and skiing.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Restructuring/Insolvency - Midlands (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Marc Brown is an experienced barrister who is highly regarded for his work in all aspects of personal and corporate insolvency and commercial dispute resolution. He regularly acts for liquidators and other office holders in claims against directors arising from insolvency.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Midlands (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Marc Brown is a prominent barrister who comes recommended for his meticulous approach and strength across a number of areas, including business disputes, property issues and consumer law. He has a particular focus on restructuring and insolvency matters. He regularly acts for companies and individual clients, in addition to garnering frequent instructions from insolvency practitioners.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Marc is an experienced, go-to barrister. On his feet he is formidable and he will press his case firmly and clearly to show that he is right.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK-Bar

Marc is very accessible and provides excellent support.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK-Bar

Marc Brown is a class operator. He is one of my go-to barristers on the majority of my work.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK-Bar

Marc's pleadings and written work are technically very sound. He is a confident, competent and experienced counsel.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK-Bar

Marc is a superb advocate and his drafting style is second to none.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Marc is one of best barristers I have used; so personable to the clients and very down to earth.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Marc is easy to get on with, judges love him and he is very personable and speaks on matters with authority.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Marc is an experienced, go-to barrister. On his feet he is formidable and he will press his case firmly and clearly to show that he is right.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK-Bar

Marc is very accessible and provides excellent support.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK-Bar

Marc Brown is a class operator. He is one of my go-to barristers on the majority of my work.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK-Bar

Marc's pleadings and written work are technically very sound. He is a confident, competent and experienced counsel.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
UK-Bar

Marc is a superb advocate and his drafting style is second to none.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Marc is one of best barristers I have used; so personable to the clients and very down to earth.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Marc is easy to get on with, judges love him and he is very personable and speaks on matters with authority.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

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Marc Brown

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Restructuring/Insolvency + 1 more ranking

About

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Chambers Review

UK-Bar

Restructuring/Insolvency - Midlands (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Commercial Dispute Resolution - Midlands (Bar)

Individual Editorial

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