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Kit Holliday joined Chambers in October 2022, following the successful completion of his pupillage, in which he was supervised by Rupert Allen, Craig Ulyatt, and Marianne Butler.
Kit is developing a broad practice in line with Chambers’ specialisms, and is particularly interested in civil fraud, professional negligence, commercial disputes, company law and professional discipline.
Before coming to the Bar, Kit studied history at Cambridge University where he took a Starred First and placed second in his year in his undergraduate degree, winning various prizes. He then achieved a Distinction in his MPhil degree in the History of Political Thought.
The Glencore plc litigation
Acting (with Bankim Thanki KC, Adam Kramer KC and Nic Damjanovic) for a Claimant in the claim brought against Glencore Plc under ss.90 and 90A FSMA for alleged misstatements in and omissions from Glencore’s prospectuses and published information.
Enigma Diagnostics Ltd v Boulter
Acting (Craig Ulyat and Aaron Taylor) for a Defendant, Harvey Boulter, in relation to a claim for dishonest breaches of fiduciary duty. The claim is listed for a 5-week trial in February 2024.
LLP arbitration
Acting (with Alex Barden) in an Arbitration under LCIA Rules concerning an attempt to expel a member from an LLP, raising allegations of conspiracy. A 3-week hearing is fixed in late 2024.
Professional negligence claim
Acting (with Anneliese Day KC) on behalf of a defendant firm in a professional negligence action worth over £100 million, resulting in settlement.
Professional negligence claim
Acting (with Anneliese Day KC) on behalf of a claimant against a city law firm in a “loss of chance” claim raising issues of limitation.
Assisting (during pupillage) in a dispute over the former home of the artist Pablo Picasso raising conflict of laws issues.
Assisting (during pupillage) with a dispute between aircraft lessors and lessees over unpaid rent.
Advising (during pupillage) on an aircraft lessee’s liability for breach of its lease in the context of Russian sanctions and countersanctions.
Advising (during pupillage) on the liability of an aircraft maintenance provider to an aircraft operator for a negligently performed troubleshooting procedure.
Acting (with James Duffy and Nick Daly) in defence of multiple claims brought against Barclays under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 arising out of alleged mis-selling of timeshares.
Advising (as a pupil) in a dispute between an IVA supervisor and trustee acting for several thousand debtors and a bank over PPI complaints.
Advising (as a pupil) on conflicting jurisdiction clauses in the context of a dispute between a foreign public authority and bank over interest rate swaps.
Advising (as a pupil) on the effectiveness of a jurisdiction clause in a guarantee against a third party seeking an injunction to prevent the guarantor paying-out.
Acting (with Charles Béar KC and Nik Yeo) on behalf of an ultra-high net-worth individual in an LCIA arbitration against their former wealth-manager, raising allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy.
Acting (with Derrick Dale KC) for a firm of solicitors in a dispute with a former client over more than £2,000,000 in unpaid fees due under a Conditional Fee Agreement.
Acting (Charles Béar KC and Nik Yeo) on behalf of an ultra-high net-worth individual in an LCIA arbitration against their former wealth-manager, raising allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy.
Acting (with James Duffy and Nick Daly) in defence of multiple claims brought against Barclays under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 arising out of alleged mis-selling of timeshares.
Assisting Samuel Ritche (as a pupil) in a dispute between an insurer and a retailer concerning liability for losses incurred from mis-sold PPI.
Advising (as a pupil) in a dispute between an IVA supervisor and trustee acting for several thousand debtors and a bank over PPI complaints.
Assisting (as a pupil) with a CMC concerning preliminary issues in a telecommunications dispute.
Advising (as a pupil) on issues related to s.20(1) FSMA (concerning carrying on regulated activities without permission).
Assisting Ben Lynch KC (as a pupil) with an LCIA arbitration concerning a warranty and indemnity insurance policy.
Assisting Samuel Ritche (as a pupil) in a dispute between an insurer and a retailer concerning liability for losses incurred from mis-sold PPI.
Advising (as a pupil) on the effect of an aggregation clause in a professional indemnity insurance policy.
Acting (with Charles Béar KC and Nik Yeo) on behalf of an ultra-high net-worth individual in an LCIA arbitration against their former wealth-manager, raising allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy.
Assisting Ben Lynch KC (as a pupil) with an LCIA arbitration concerning a warranty and indemnity insurance policy.
Assisting (as a pupil) with a jurisdiction challenge in the DIFC Courts.
Assisting Tamara Oppenheimer KC and Simon Paul (as a pupil) in a 2 day privilege application in proceedings brought against a firm of solicitors (and others).
Assisting Rupert Allen (during pupillage) in proceedings brought by the SRA against Ms Soophia Khan which resulted (among other things) in the former solicitor’s imprisonment for contempt of court after repeated violations of court orders.
Advising (during pupillage) on the SDT’s approach to the charge of “recklessness” in disciplinary proceedings against solicitors.
Advising (during pupillage) on what is meant by a “lack of integrity” in the context of SRA investigations.
Advising (during pupillage) on anti-money laundering regulations.
Following the successful completion of their pupillages Christopher Monaghan, Ian Simester and Kit…
George Hack
Team Leader
+44 (0)207 842 3762
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Sam Ismail
Team Leader's Assistant
+44 (0)20 7842 3799
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