Neil Brown
Partner
Neil specialises in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate advisory, and his work also includes Part VII transfers and Lloyd’s third-party syndicate management transactions. His focus is largely on corporate deals within the insurance, technology, sport and retail sectors and his clients include professional services firms, sports businesses, and global insurance and reinsurance companies. Prior to joining RPC, Neil worked for Freshfields for eight years advising on high-value transactions for financial institutions.
“I’m an effective problem solver who develops long-term relationships with repeat clients”
“I routinely handle cross border transactions for UK and international clients. I have over twenty years experience executing precise and efficient transactions.
I’m an effective problem solver who develops long term relationships with repeat clients. I’m responsive, easy to work with, avoid surprises, and my communications are always clear and early.”
Neil’s recent work highlights:
Advised Swiss Re on its acquisition of Fathom, a global leader in flood mapping and water risk intelligence.
Advising each of the participating clubs on the formation of Premier Women's Rugby, the league for professional women's rugby in England.
Advised Lloyd's syndicate Chaucer on its exposure to the Vesttoo reinsurance fraud.
Advised WaveOptics on its sale to Snap Inc., a transaction valued in excess of US$500m.
Directory quotes
Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2025
"Neil Brown was the lead and brilliant at pulling in right people at the right time." - Legal 500 UK 2024
"Neil Brown – outstanding, calm, engaging, very bright, no-nonsense, really fights for the client, very commercial approach." - The Legal 500 UK 2022
"Neil Brown combines extensive knowledge with a calm and rational approach." - The Legal 500 UK 2022
"Recommended" - The Legal 500 UK, 2017 edition
Relevant work
Wave Optics – advising the manufacturer of waveguides (the key component in augmented reality glasses) on its $500m sale to Snap Inc.
AXA Liabilities Managers – advising on its £160m acquisition of RenaissanceRe UK Limited.
Kout Food Group – advising on sales of its UK Costa Coffee and Burger King franchises
EY – on various UK acquisitions
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Expertise sectors
Professional Practices, Technology, Media & Telecoms, Accountants & Auditors, Big Tech & Platforms, Media & Entertainment, Fintech, Sport, Technology Suppliers
Expertise services
Corporate, Corporate Advisory, Joint Ventures , Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Investments
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