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Katharine Holland KC MA BCL (Oxon) DipICArb FCIArb practice encompasses all aspects of property litigation. Directory quotes say Katharine is “a pre-eminent expert in her field”, “phenomenal”, “goes the extra mile” and “gives clients a super, fabulous service”.

Katharine has appeared in a wealth of reported cases during her career involving all types of property litigation disputes and many of which have been high profile. She is experienced in acting in all courts and tribunals to the highest level and is regularly instructed on complex advisory matters.

In 2003, Katharine obtained the first injunction to be granted against ‘persons unknown’ in the context of trespass and protest demonstrations in the Hampshire Waste case. Since then, Katharine has acted on many trespass cases relating to all types of sectors. She is a CEDR Accredited Mediator and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and in 2009 received a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration.

The current 2023 Legal 500 says "An incredibly intelligent silk, Katharine is committed to providing a first-class service to her clients. Her advocacy skills have undoubtedly been the deciding factor in winning some particularly difficult cases." and the 2023 Chambers & Partners says "Katharine is willing to give up her time and be available late into the evening to assist. She is our go-to person for urgent matters. Katharine is incredibly personable.".

Other past directory references have included:

"very bright, innovative and passionate about what she does."

"Katharine always goes the extra mile. She is responsive, quick and forceful on her feet."

"She goes after every point with everything she’s got and she has a real determination to win."

"She continues to be an excellent silk."

"A very strong advocate who obtains a client’s confidence and respect very quickly. Her ability to get to the heart of a dispute never ceases to impress. An absolute class act and an excellent team player."

"Simply astonishing to watch on her feet."

"Sources agree that Holland dazzles in court... astonishing to watch on her feet – she is razor-sharp and one of the best cross-examiners around."

"Her ability to devour a lengthy and complex brief and summarise it in a few short paragraphs is mindblowing."

"A firm favourite of countless solicitors who agree that she is phenomenal and delivers consistently time and again. A fearsome fighter. Katharine is a hugely committed barrister. When you are up against it and need someone to really knuckle down there is no-one with more commitment or energy."

"Retains a first tier ranking with plaudits: can’t praise her enough, a team player, extremely knowledgeable, her paperwork is excellent, a barrister you want on your side, especially if you expect to go twelve rounds with the other side.... a superb fast-thinking trial advocate and ferocious cross-examiner."

"Pulls out all the stops to win your case and is recognised by instructing solicitors and opponents as a superb, fast- thinking trial advocate."