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Experience:
Since joining Mayer Brown in 1989, Stephen Brown has gained prominence both in corporate and pensions disputes and has a track record of substantial wins at trial. Chambers UK Directory (2007) described him as a lawyer who "...brings tenacity and a penchant for 'original thinking' to a busy commercial litigation practice" and he is ranked as a "leading individual" by the Chambers UK Directory (2008) for high value dispute resolution and pensions work. The current guide highlights "his insight into the nuances of corporate conflicts" and notes that he is regarded by peers and clients as a "very able" solicitor advocate and "switched-on and bright."
Stephen represents clients in controversies involving substantial warranty and other contractual and commercial claims. He has represented many of Mayer Brown's major corporate clients, including BASF, General Electric, Dow, and Ineos. In addition, Stephen regularly advises pension scheme trustees regarding alleged breaches of trust, the construction of pension scheme documentation, and investigations by the Pensions Ombudsman.
Stephen is a Higher Rights advocate and heads the firm's London office advocacy group.
Notable Engagements:
Moy Park Limited v. Sanofi-Aventis SA & Others, concerning the types of damages available to claimants in cartel claims.
Inquam Telecom (Holdings) Limited v. Primus Telecommunications Limited, concerning the interpretation of a contract between telecoms providers.
Ineos Vinyls Limited & Others v. Huntsman Petrochemicals (UK) Limited, concerning the construction of long-term supply agreements.
General Electric Company v. Powell & Another, concerning claims for breach of warranties given in the sale of a business.
Marsh McLennan Companies UK Ltd v. Pensions Ombudsman and Another, concerning guaranteed minimum pensions.
Lansing Linde Ltd v. Alber and Others, concerning rectification of pension scheme rules.
Coordinating the defence of proceedings in seven jurisdictions around Europe brought against BASF.
C&W v. IBM, concerning claims by C&W against IBM regarding an outsourcing contract.
Education:
The College of Law, London, 1989, University College London, English Language and Literature, 1986. | 