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Josh Holmes KC

UK Bar 2026

Monckton Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Competition Law

London (Bar)

18 years ranked

Telecommunications

London (Bar)

17 years ranked

European Law

London (Bar)

17 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Competition Law - London (Bar)

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Josh Holmes KC has notable experience advising on appeals against EC behavioural fines and merger prohibitions, as well as defending the CMA in challenges to its decisions. He also acts for defendants in high-profile applications for collective proceedings. He is particularly active on matters involving the technology sector.

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Telecommunications - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Josh Holmes KC is among the counsel of choice for Ofcom and other regulatory bodies, and regularly advises on competition law challenges to decisions on key aspects of telecommunications or media sector regulation. Holmes is highly regarded for his sector expertise and courtroom demeanour. He frequently acts on telecommunications matters that contain multi-jurisdictional elements and receives particular praise for his European law expertise.

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European Law - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Josh Holmes KC regularly acts for the UK government and for the European Commission, drawing on his former experience working within the ECJ to handle numerous important cases. He is adept a handling cases in defence of Commission competition decisions.

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Strengths

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He is a complete superstar in competition and telecommunications. He is our go-to KC for anything competition-related. He is superb and a delight to work with.
Competition LawUK Bar
Josh is an exceptional barrister. He has a deep understanding of competition and regulatory law, leading to the highest-quality advice and advocacy.
Competition LawUK Bar
His ability to keep judges on side is unparalleled. His calm and smooth delivery on his feet makes any argument a winning one.
Competition LawUK Bar
He has excellent strategic vision and an understated advocacy style which wins respect from the court.
Competition LawUK Bar
I love working with Josh. He cuts straight to the core of every issue and has a special ability to read the room, which makes him nimble on his feet but also lends itself to great client service.
Competition LawUK Bar
Josh Holmes's drafting style is beautiful. He is able to concisely boil a case down. He is crisp and clear and easy for the court to work with. He has a very calm style, he is absolutely brilliant.
TelecommunicationsUK Bar