Tim Browning

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Tim is a Partner in our Litigation and Dispute Management Practice and leads the Commercial Dispute Resolution team in London. He specialises in high value domestic and cross-border disputes, including advising on commercial contract disputes, commercial fraud cases, warranty claims (particularly in a post-M&A scenario) and negligence claims. He has resolved disputes in many sectors, but has particular experience in energy, industrial and life sciences disputes.

Tim helps clients to understand and manage legal risks and identify solutions for complex disputes. Sometimes that requires the robust pursuit or defense of a dispute through High Court litigation (experience in court proceedings in England and Wales, Hong Kong and the ADGM) or arbitration (experience in LCIA, ICC and SCC administered arbitrations), but Tim also utilizes alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to explore opportunities for a negotiated outcome, without resorting to such formal processes. He is particularly experienced in using mediation as a process to help parties resolve disputes.

He deals with commercial contract and tort claims and works closely with Eversheds Sutherland’s transactional M&A team to help clients manage disputes risks in major corporate transactions and maximize value from their investments. Tim regularly acts on post-transactions disputes, including completion account and earn-out disputes, restrictive covenant claims, and warranty and indemnity claims.

Tim also has particular experience acting on civil fraud claims (including following cyber incidents).

He always looks to utilize technology to assist in the efficient management of disputes, including by using artificial intelligence solutions in disclosure exercises, and using technology for effective legal project management.

Tim is now based in London, but has spent significant time in Hong Kong and Singapore and brings that international experience to his work — much of which includes a cross-border focus.

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