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Michael Holmes KC
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).
Career
Called 1999; Middle Temple.
Languages
Working knowledge German.
Memberships
COMBAR, British Insurance Law Association, London Shipping Law Centre, LCLCBA.
Education
Peterhouse, Cambridge (MPhil Medieval History; BA Hons History (Starred 1st), MA); City University (Diploma in Law); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC).
Leisure
Rugby, hiking, food.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 6Michael Holmes KC –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Great at getting to grips with the issues and advising on difficult insurance matters.’
London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Michael 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.’