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Harriet Holmes

Harriet Holmes

Position

Harriet is a specialist property litigator, who also advises on related professional indemnity matters. Her practice encompasses the whole of property litigation, with an increasing emphasis on high value commercial property and development work.

Harriet has appeared in the High Court, County Court, and Court of Appeal, as well as the Upper and First-tier Tribunals, sometimes on her own account, and sometimes as part of a team.  She is also often asked to speak on matters relating to her practice, and has given talks or run workshops for the Property Litigation Association and numerous firms of solicitors.

Career

Called 2011

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association, and sits on the Association's Publications Sub-committee, Property Bar Association, Pyramus & Thisbe Club, Women in Property.

Education

LLB(Hons), University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne; LLM (Public law and human rights), University College London BPTC, City Law School.

Leisure

Outside Chambers, Harriet enjoys playing and listening to music, and improving her french. She is also keen on running and road cycling; particularly on the continent.

Mentions

London Bar

Agriculture

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Harriet Holmes – Wilberforce Chambers
London Bar

Property litigation

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Harriet Holmes – Wilberforce Chambers ‘Her analysis of complex legal issues is clear and concise and she inspires confidence in clients. In court she is calm, confident and persuasive.’