London Bar
Commercial litigation
HALL OF FAME6Michael Holmes KC –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Great at getting to grips with the issues and advising on difficult insurance matters.’
Michael Holmes
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Position
Barrister specialising in insurance/reinsurance, shipping disputes, commercial fraud and general commercial litigation, with a particular interest in jurisdiction disputes and questions arising out of the conflict of laws. Recent cases include Libyan Investment Authority v JP Morgan Markets Limited [2019] EWHC 1452 (Comm) (contesting jurisdiction on limitation grounds), AXA Versicherung AG v Arab Insurance Group [2017] Lloyd’s Rep IR 216 (Court of Appeal; avoidance of a reinsurance treaty), and Pan Oceanic Chartering v Unipec UK [2017] Lloyd’s Rep Plus 32 (suit by sole agent in a long-term contract of affreightment).
Education
Peterhouse, Cambridge (MPhil Medieval History; BA Hons History (Starred 1st), MA); City University (Diploma in Law); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC).
Mentions
London Bar
Fraud: civil
HALL OF FAME4Michael Holmes KC – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Michael shows good judgement, as well as depth of knowledge of fraud litigation.‘
London Bar
Insurance and reinsurance
HALL OF FAME4Michael Holmes KC - 7 King's Bench Walk 'An outstanding technical knowledge of insurance and reinsurance disputes, with an answer for everything. A delight to have on your team, appreciated by solicitors and clients alike.'
London Bar
International arbitration: counsel
HALL OF FAME4Michael Holmes KC –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Michael is extremely user-friendly, never patronising, always responsive and willing to engage in debate. He is creative in his thinking and finds clever solutions.’