Work Department

Business & Property

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.

Education

Mansfield College, Oxford University (MA, Jurisprudence; BCL, Vinerian Scholar, distinction); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC, very competent).

Mentions

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Commercial litigation

LEADING JUNIORS2

Marc 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.'

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Company and insolvency

LEADING JUNIORS1

Marc 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.’