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Immigration - Northern/North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Craig Holmes is a promising immigration practitioner with experience acting in country guidance cases and judicial reviews. He has appeared before the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal.
Strengths
He is very effective in an understated way, meaning he isn't abrasive.
He is honestly just brilliant. In his formulation of submissions, he is so succinct and clear. He gets right to the heart of the issue.
Craig works very hard for clients and provides great advice and support to solicitors.
Administrative & Public Law - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Craig Holmes is a respected barrister noted for his representation of claimants in public law matters. He is particularly experienced in cases related to immigration and asylum issues.
Strengths
Craig is an excellent and determined advocate and a great drafter of legal documents.
Craig is acutely insightful and incisive.
Craig works very hard for clients and provides great advice and support to solicitors.
Craig has meticulous attention to detail.
Craig is a very effective advocate with a polished court manner who is praised for his ability to draft complex arguments, his precise oral submissions and his willingness to challenge judges.