Bio

Adam Brown advises on complex, high-value disputes, including litigation, regulatory investigations, and internal investigations. He acts for clients across a range of sectors, notably for banking, asset management, commodities, natural resources and tech firms. Adam is recognised for his expertise in civil fraud matters, including fraudulent misrepresentation, market misconduct, insider dealing, and asset recovery. He has obtained urgent injunctive relief on behalf of clients facing these issues. Recent work includes acting for the defendant to a £1.5bn civil fraud claim in PCP Capital Partners LLP v Barclays Bank plc. Adam has litigated financial markets disputes across a wide range of wholesale banking issues. Recent work in that area includes disputes relating to derivatives, securitization, investment fund suspension, conflicts of interest, mis-selling, market abuse and commodities trading. Adam is used to handling regulatory proceedings in parallel with civil claims. Adam is regularly instructed on disputes between company directors, or involving partnerships/LLPs. Recent work has included breach of duty claims and seeking to enforce restrictive covenants. Adam also has a broad range of experience in handling securities litigation, including shareholder claims and derivative actions.