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David Holland KC

David Holland KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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Practice Areas

The core of David's practice is all forms of property litigation. He also practises in the areas of professional negligence and costs.

David is one of the best-known practitioners in his field. He has immense experience in litigation and advocacy before all types of courts and tribunals, all the way up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. He represents a wide range of clients in various disputes within his specialist areas. His clients range from individual householders to the largest property developers and landowners. He has represented local authorities, firms of solicitors and representative bodies. David can accept instructions under the Bar Council’s Public Access scheme.

David has been ranked in the legal guidebooks as a leading practitioner in his fields for many years and is currently ranked in the highest band/tier in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for property litigation. He was previously named the Real Estate Silk of the Year at the Chambers and Partners Bar Awards.

David sits as a Deputy High Court Judge in the Chancery Division. He is also a Recorder and sits as a part-time Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber). He also acts as an arbitrator and expert.

David is a member of both the MCC and Surrey CCC. He is also an Arsenal season ticket holder.

Professional Memberships

Professional Memberships

Chancery Bar Association

Professional Negligence Bar Association

Property Bar Association

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UK Bar

Real Estate Litigation - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Holland KC is a skilled property litigator who is known for working closely with property developers, individual householders and landowners. His expertise extends to property-related professional negligence. He is regularly instructed in relation to significant matters in the appellate courts.

Costs Litigation - All Circuits

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Holland KC is an experienced litigator, who is regularly instructed by the Law Society in complex costs disputes. He advises on matters involving CFA fees and the Solicitors Act, and frequently appears before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

Strengths

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  • He is in the top class of the property bar.

    Real Estate LitigationUK Bar
  • David is a superb all-rounder. He is an excellent advocate who can also put clients at ease and create great rapport.

    Real Estate LitigationUK Bar
  • David is someone that can be relied on to get the very best possible result for clients in difficult positions. He is clear-minded and persuasive.

    Real Estate LitigationUK Bar
  • A very bright, practical advocate, who is good at finding a way through.

    Costs LitigationUK Bar

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