Christopher Brown

Christopher Brown is a Visiting Fellow at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London, where he co-teaches an LLM module in UK Competition Law with Professor David Bailey. He is also a practicing barrister at Matrix Chambers, specializing in competition, EU, public, commercial, and sports law. His academic role is closely tied to his professional expertise in legal practice and policy.

• LLB in Law with German Law, King's College London and University of Passau (1995–1999, 1st class)
• LLM in European Legal Studies, College of Europe (2000–2001, mention très bien)
• Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law (2001–2002)

Christopher Brown's research and professional focus lies in UK and EU competition law, with a particular emphasis on private enforcement, collective proceedings, and the procedural and remedial aspects of competition litigation. His work spans judicial review, state aid, public procurement, and regulatory challenges in sectors ranging from finance and energy to sports and environmental regulation. He has contributed extensively to legal scholarship through books, journal articles, and lectures, influencing both academic and practitioner communities.

His recent publications and cases reflect a strong trend toward class actions, regulatory accountability, and the interface between EU law and domestic enforcement. He has been involved in landmark cases concerning interchange fees, LIBOR, the Trucks cartel, and environmental class actions, demonstrating a commitment to advancing legal mechanisms for redress in complex regulatory environments.

• Queen Mother Scholar of the Middle Temple, 2001
• Shortlisted for Competition Junior of the Year 2023 – Legal 500
• Shortlisted for Competition Junior of the Year 2016 – Chambers UK Bar Awards

Christopher Brown has advised and represented major clients including the CMA, Lloyds Banking Group, the European Commission, and sports governing bodies. He has not supervised any formal students, as his academic role is non-core and part-time. He has been involved in significant regulatory investigations and inquiries, including the CMA panel on hospital mergers and the Office of Rail and Road’s dominance probe. His work bridges academic insight and high-stakes legal practice.

He is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Bar European Group, Competition Law Association, and UK Association for European Law. His contributions to journals and legal guides underscore his role as a thought leader in competition and human rights law. His lectures and seminars, particularly on the CAT’s jurisprudence, provide valuable training for legal practitioners and academics.