Oliver Browne

Representation of a major European financial institution and its global subsidiaries regarding issues stemming from the $65 billion Madoff fraud. Litigation spanned the U.K., Ireland, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Isle of Man, the United States and several European countries. Successfully defended the lead defendant in the multibillion-dollar Fairfield Sentry proceedings, with a favorable ruling from the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in England.
Counsel to a Saudi financial institution in a prolonged dispute with the liquidators of a Cayman Islands company over asset transfers into a trust. The case involved two appearances before the U.K. Supreme Court and resulted in a significant judgment in the area of knowing receipt.
Handling multiple disputes within the energy, oil, and gas sectors, covering exploration, production, midstream, shipping, downstream, transmission, supply, trading and pricing issues. These cases, collectively valued at over $10 billion, were resolved through arbitration under the LCIA, ICC, SIAC and UNCITRAL Rules or litigation in English courts.
Management of disputes in the Middle East, including cases under the DIAC Rules and within the DIFC/ADGM financial hubs across healthcare, construction, retail, financial institution and investment sectors.
Advising on restructuring and insolvency proceedings in the English High Court, including the restructuring of New Look Group, Hong Kong Airlines (with a parallel Hong Kong scheme), Survitec and others.
Representation of clients in follow-on damages litigation in English and European courts, such as defending Singapore Airlines Cargo in the Air Cargo proceedings and representing Renesas in the Smart Card Chips proceedings, resulting in a landmark judgment on limitation.
Handling various disputes related to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder or founder conflicts and/or involving bondholders and financial stakeholders. These disputes, adjudicated through arbitration or before English courts, often entail complex legal questions and jurisdictional issues.
Advising clients in the aviation sector on their disputes, from issues over the delivery and maintenance of airframes and engines to consumer rights and slot allocations.
Assisting clients with disputes in the fintech, consumer goods, telecommunications and internet sectors, including complex commercial litigation over valuations and minority interests, disputes involving startups and corporate governance, and arbitrations involving app and game funding, licensing and development.

Leading Individual, Commercial Litigation: Premium
Legal 500 UK
Key Lawyer, International Arbitration
Legal 500 UK
Key Lawyer, Competition Litigation
Legal 500 UK
Ranked, International Arbitration
Chambers UK
Future Leader
Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration Guide
“Noted for his representation of African and Indian clients in LCIA arbitrations” … ”Oliver is a very good lawyer.”
Chambers UK (2024)
Featured in the Private Practice Powerlist 2023 for Arbitration
Legal 500
“Very bright, user friendly, down to earth, and really cares.”
Legal 500 UK
“He is always charming to work with and is very intelligent, which is a great combination” … ”Exceptionally well prepared.”
Chambers UK (2023)
“He is a very good lawyer — he has an impressive client list and does a good job with client management” … "He is a big picture guy who has a good sense of judgment for where a case is going” … "He has a calm and logical approach to matters.”
Chambers UK (2022)
“Exceptional lawyer and leader of teams” … "Gets the best result for his clients” … "Exceptional insights into what is needed to prevail” … "Extremely good with clients. He has excellent judgment, is sensitive to the commercial dynamics of any dispute and understands that litigation is not an end in itself.”
Legal 500 UK (2022)
“He is a strong lawyer and someone you really enjoy working with. He’s really smart and a good advocate” … "A formidable lawyer with a deeply analytical mind” … "Has very sound judgment and is someone clients can rely on in good times and bad.”
Chambers UK (2021)
“One of the very top arbitration practitioners in London. He’s not flashy, it’s all about the substance. Really astute, puts together and leads great teams and delivers great results.”
Legal 500 UK (2021)
Featured as one of
Legal Week’s litigation rising stars in 2016 as one of the up-and-coming litigators setting the agenda at U.K. top 50 and international firms in London.

Complex Litigation

International Arbitration

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Legal 500 UK

Legal 500 UK

Legal 500 UK

Chambers UK

Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration Guide

Chambers UK (2024)

Legal 500

Legal 500 UK

Chambers UK (2023)

Chambers UK (2022)

Legal 500 UK (2022)

Chambers UK (2021)

Legal 500 UK (2021)

Legal Week’s litigation rising stars in 2016 as one of the up-and-coming litigators setting the agenda at U.K. top 50 and international firms in London.

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