Chambers Review
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Family: Children - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Holmes is a well-respected family law junior with a particular focus on public children law matters. He has acted in matters covering the full range of children law including non-accidental injury and fabricated illness, as well as cases involving FGM. James represents parents, children and local authorities.
Strengths
You know you're in safe hands when you instruct James.
James is brilliant in court and an excellent advocate. He also really looks at and prepares cases well, such that he has real foresight as regards the way things are likely to go.
James has excellent case law knowledge.
James is an excellent advocate, who is thorough and well prepared. He has a natural ability to work with the most challenging clients and put them at ease.