Jeffrey Brown

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About Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey practises as a partner in the Construction and Engineering Group and is based in London.He has over 25 years experience of dealing with issues in this specialist field. Most of his practice relates to the avoidance and resolution of disputes. These may be conducted by way of litigation, arbitration, adjudication or mediation.In addition to professing a detailed knowledge of the standard forms of construction and engineering contracts. He is also instructed to act where there are disputes relating to insurance coverage and the interpretation of liability policy wordings. He is a regular contributor to "Building Magazine".He is also invited to speak at seminars and conferences. He has received the following endorsements by Chambers and Partners: Chambers 2020 Clients praise Jeffrey Brown as "the go-to person for NEC contracts advice" and add:"He has a clear understanding and level of knowledge of most forms of contract in use in the UK." He handles contentious construction matters in addition to his non-contentious work, with one client saying:"Jeffrey is very experienced in all the aspects of construction law and is a very calm and level-headed individual, which is paramount for both account negotiations and disputes." Chambers 2019 Jeffrey Brown of VWV is regularly engaged by supplier-side clients to advise on dispute resolution and dispute avoidance. Clients highlight his "detailed knowledge of most forms of contract in use in the construction industry." Chambers 2018 Jeffrey Brown of VWV is "very capable, diligent and pleasant to deal with at all times," according to a client. He is regularly engaged by supplier-side clients, including contractors, to advise on dispute avoidance and resolution. A source adds:" He gives us a great deal of confidence as he is very knowledgeable." Chambers 2017 Jeffrey Brown is department head at Veale Wasbrough Vizards. His nationwide offering includes acting for a range of clients across the supplier side of the construction market, including contractors, insurers and specialist subcontractors. Sources praise his "high level of expertise." Legal 500 has referred to him as having "an excellent reputation in the construction market" and as being "one of the best". He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and is a Chartered Insurer. He is also a member of the Society of Construction Law and TeCSA.