Harriet Holmes

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About Harriet Holmes

Ranked as a leading junior for property / real estate litigation by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal, Harriet is a specialist property litigator with experience in the High Court, County Court and Upper Tribunal in her own right (and led) and in the Court of Appeal. She is a formidable advocate, known for her attention to detail, her technical abilities on paper and in court, as well as her confident yet client-friendly manner. She offers experience across the full spectrum of property law from landlord and tenant and development-related work through to more niche areas like mines, minerals, manorial rights and rights to light. Harriet was shortlisted, alongside two others, for Junior Real Estate Barrister of the Year at the Chambers and Partners Awards 2021. What the Directories say about her:"A force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. Her written advocacy is excellent"(Legal 500 2021, Property Litigation and Agriculture)"Very hard working, with a meticulous eye for detail"(Chambers and Partners 2021)"Reduces complex issues to clear, user-friendly advice; clients love her pragmatic approach.""Excellent eye for detail.""Confident and innovative in her advice." Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2020 "Her drafting skills are first class, and her attention to detail is excellent." Legal 500 2020 "has the utmost technical ability" and "works tirelessly to obtain the best commercial outcome for the client" Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2019 "intellectually very able" and "genuinely committed to the client's interests" Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2017 "Extremely hard-working, very thorough, very good-humoured and enjoyable to work with.""She provides high-quality and cost-effective advice." Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2018