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St Philips Chambers Offices
St Philips Chambers
55 TEMPLE ROW
BIRMINGHAM
B2 5LS
England
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Marc Brown
Position
Marc undertakes work across a broad spectrum of commercial work, with a particular focus on insolvency matters. A confident and user-friendly advocate with an exceptional academic background, he communicates well with both solicitors and clients. He offers advice that is tailored towards the commercial outcomes sought by the client and is conscious of the business needs of clients as well as the pure legal aspects of litigation. Marc is regularly instructed in relation to high value and complex cases. He has experience of dealing with cases involving lengthy and detailed factual backgrounds and complex issues of law. He is conscious of the time pressures placed on solicitors and clients and the consequent need for a flexible approach. He also appreciates the value to both solicitors and clients of early in-depth analysis of the issues involved in any particular case. As a result, Marc sees value in taking a proactive and collaborative approach to litigation. Marc regularly writes articles and is a frequent speaker on matters of insolvency law and civil procedure. He is happy to offer seminars at solicitors’ offices if requested.
Career
Called 2004; Gray’s Inn. Visiting lecturer at the College of Law, Birmingham.
Memberships
Midland Chancery and Commercial Bar Association (MCCBA).
Education
Mansfield College, Oxford University (MA, Jurisprudence; BCL, Vinerian Scholar, distinction); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC, very competent).
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Commercial litigation
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Marc Brown –St Philips Chambers ‘Marc breaks down complex legal arguments for lay clients. He gains the client’s trust and manages difficult clients effectively. Marc is thorough and can think quickly on his feet when in court.’
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Company and insolvency
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Marc Brown –St Philips Chambers ‘Marc has a first-class mind. He is an astute judge of how best to both present a case and negotiate.’