Richard Brown

Richard Brown

Partner

Richard is a partner in the Technology & Commercial Transactions Department, specialising in high value commercial contracts, collaborations and outsourcings.

Richard specialises in advising on key contractual, joint venture and outsourcing arrangements and his clients include investors and operators in the energy and infrastructure, media and digital retail sectors. He also advises on the carve-out elements of M&A transactions.

Sector expertise

Richard has developed a fast growing practice in the infrastructure and media sectors, focusing on transactions which are underpinned by long-term contracts, to exploit new markets, opportunities or delivery platforms.

Richard served as an elected member of the firm’s Partnership Board for seven years and now serves on its Remuneration Committee. He leads the firm’s General Counsel Programme, and also founded its Anti-Bribery Group, advising businesses across the world on the impact of the UK Bribery Act.

Industry recognition

Richard is a Leading Individual in The Legal 500 and a Ranked Lawyer in Chambers and Partners for Commercial Contracts.

Selected deals

  • BUUK Infrastructure, part of the Brookfield Group, on the sale of its UK smart meter business, Smart Meter Assets, to Arcus and GLIL.
  • Xoserve on the creation, carve-out and sale of Correla to NorthEdge.
  • Ancala on its carve-out acquisition of Avincis, the European aerial emergency services business, from Babcock International Group plc.
  • DIF Infrastructure on its investment in Pinnacle Power, a leading UK district energy provider.
  • OVO Energy on its acquisition of CORGI Home Plan and its partnership with Chargemaster.
  • Metropolitan on its district energy schemes at King's Cross, Wembley Park, Colindale Gardens and Hallsville Quarter.
  • Exponent on its sale of Dennis Publishing to Future plc.
  • Channel 4 on its deal with Prime Focus Technologies for the delivery of on demand content from All 4.
  • talkSPORT on its global radio licensing partnerships.
  • Trainline.com on its ticket retail arrangements with Rail Delivery Group, UK train operating companies and European transport operators.
  • Ancala on its acquisition of Apache Corporation's interest in the SAGE system and Beryl pipeline in the North Sea.
  • Firstsource on outsourcings by Barclaycard, Lloyds Bank, BskyB and Eircom.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

Richard Brown is both measured and creative. He works to solve problems, to understand what we need and what might be of concern to the other side. He is adept at bridging the gap in our favour by finding solutions and navigating a way through what otherwise seems like complex issues.
The Legal 500
­We are always impressed by his ability to lead us through complex or difficult transactions and when something is very important and we need a good result, we pick up the phone and talk to Richard.
Chambers and Partners UK
­Offers a cool head with an extensive knowledgebase, and is a thoughtful and engaged adviser. It is clear that he cares deeply about understanding our business, and works hard to be able to have such an understanding. He is always responsive and makes time for us whenever we need him.
The Legal 500
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