Michael Brown
Partner
Sectors
Financial services
Michael is a partner in the commercial dispute resolution team and co-head of the financial services sector. He has experience in a broad range of complex disputes, primarily in the financial services sector. His clients include funds, investor groups, banks and other financial institutions, high net worth individuals, SMEs and corporates, particularly real estate investment and development businesses.
He advises clients on a wide variety of financial services and complex commercial disputes as well as on regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and civil fraud claims. Michael also has a specialism in group litigation, and acts for SMEs, shareholder and investors in group claims. He has acted in international arbitrations and litigation in a number of high-profile cases. These have included disputes involving swaps and derivatives, transition management services, both regulated and unregulated investment schemes including those operated fraudulently, typically Ponzi schemes, and the financing of infrastructure, oil and gas and renewable energy projects.
I am a financial services disputes lawyer, supporting our clients through some of the most demanding and challenging times they face. Disputes in this sector are often complex, both factually and legally, and clients have commented on the team’s ability to quickly marshal these facts, give clear practical advice, and achieve positive results.
Michael regularly speaks at financial services sector conferences on topics such as APP and other forms of payment fraud, group actions, shareholder and securities disputes. He is ranked as a Leading Individual for commercial litigation in the Legal 500 and is also a solicitor advocate.
Recent work highlights
APP fraud
International arbitration
Payment fraud
Business interruption insurance
External recognition
What people are saying
The team has a client-centric approach, combining excellent leadership, communication and teamwork, with depth, reliability and an ability to turn our ideas, requests and suggestions into reality.
Michael Brown has an impressive depth of knowledge which he brings to bear in a measured and reassuring manner. He leads from the front and keeps careful control over the case.
Michael Brown is a very knowledgeable and insightful lawyer, dedicated to client care.
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