Matthew Brown

Matthew specialises in international arbitration, representing and advising clients in complex international disputes under many of the major institutions and rules including ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC, LCIA, DIAC and NAI Arbitration Rules. His practice includes commercial and investment arbitration proceedings across various industries and seats, as well as assisting with setting aside and enforcement proceedings before the Dutch courts. He also acts as tribunal secretary in arbitration proceedings. 

He is an active member of the arbitration community, serving as an assistant editor for the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA in Review) journal and a reviewer for Delos' Guide to Arbitration Places (GAP). Previously, he was a mentee in the 5th cycle (2018-2019) of the Young ICCA Mentoring Programme under the mentorship of Donald Donovan and later served as a group advisor in the 8th cycle (2021-2022) to the mentee group of Prof. Pierre Tercier.

Matthew has previously coached teams from Leiden University, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Middle East in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb), as well as a member of the Dutch Arbitration Association, Young ICCA, ICC YAF, ICDR Y&I, YIAG, and NAI Jong Oranje.