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Provided by Edward Brown KC
Practice Areas
Edward Brown KC handles a broad range of substantial disputes focusing on the following areas:
Commercial disputes (High Court and Arbitration)
Confidential information and injunctions
Employment and shareholder disputes
Public law and human rights
Media and entertainment
VAT
Ed is a very experienced trial advocate. He is ranked in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 in commercial dispute resolution, employment, media, entertainment and sport and VAT. A large number of Ed’s cases have been reported in the law reports. He frequently speaks at seminars and publishes articles in matters relating to his practice areas. Ed appears frequently as sole counsel and in larger teams in heavyweight litigation. He has particular experience in urgent and injunctive matters, including freezing injunctions, injunctions to preserve confidential information and injunctions against employees. He also frequently advises in relation to complex issues of privilege.
Ed has appeared as leading counsel in several substantial trials and appeals, including as leading counsel in the Supreme Court. He also frequently acts in complex arbitration proceedings internationally. Ed was previously on the Attorney-General’s A Panel. He continues to act for the United Kingdom Government as leading counsel in a range of matters up to Supreme Court level.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Edward Brown KC of Essex Court Chambers is esteemed for his appearances in media law cases involving privacy or commercial matters such as distribution rights and sponsorship.
Edward Brown has acted in a number of high-profiles 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.
Edward Brown is a highly experienced trial barrister with notable expertise in VAT-related cases.
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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"His drafting and his ability to cut through a lot of the noise are excellent."
"Always very responsive and friendly. All round, he's a really great barrister."
"Edward deals with curveballs without fluster."
"Edward is a really effective cross-examiner."
"Edward is an outstanding barrister."
"Edward gets to the point on his feet very quickly."
"Edward can cut through a lot of noise. He doesn't get lost in the weeds and he can play out different scenarios quickly in his head."
"He is a clearly experienced and brilliant silk."
"Edward is switched on, pragmatic and user-friendly. He's understated but super smart with it."
"Ed is really good and very hard-working."
"Ed gets to grips with the cases pretty quickly. He is hands-on and happy to get involved."
"His technical expertise is excellent; he can explain things especially well. He is very commercial and he thinks outside of the box."
"His drafting and his ability to cut through a lot of the noise are excellent."
"Always very responsive and friendly. All round, he's a really great barrister."
"Edward deals with curveballs without fluster."
"Edward is a really effective cross-examiner."
"Edward is an outstanding barrister."
"Edward gets to the point on his feet very quickly."
"Edward can cut through a lot of noise. He doesn't get lost in the weeds and he can play out different scenarios quickly in his head."
"He is a clearly experienced and brilliant silk."
"Edward is switched on, pragmatic and user-friendly. He's understated but super smart with it."
"Ed is really good and very hard-working."
"Ed gets to grips with the cases pretty quickly. He is hands-on and happy to get involved."
"His technical expertise is excellent; he can explain things especially well. He is very commercial and he thinks outside of the box."
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