Professional Liability
Maurice has extensive experience of professional negligence claims. Although his practice in this area spans the entire range of professions, Maurice has particular expertise in claims against insurance brokers, financial services professionals, surveyors (marine and non-marine) and lawyers.
Maurice’s work in the context of brokers is complemented by his insurance practice, with frequent experience of claims against both insurer and broker.
Maurice has specific experience in relation to disputes arising from alleged failures in the implementation of effective tax and/or inheritance arrangements.
Selected Cases
Maurice’s recent instructions as sole counsel include the following:
- A claim against a leading accountancy firm relating to alleged failures in the implementation of a corporate structure to maximise EIS relief over a shareholding. (Led by Daniel Shapiro KC.)
- A claim against solicitors concerning the alleged failure to implement and effective Deed of Variation within the required time, resulting in the loss of a transferable nil rate band and further related losses.
- Numerous claims against marine surveyors concerning alleged failure to identify accurately the condition of yachts for the purposes of pre-purchase valuations.
- A claim against solicitors following the alleged failure to implement effective and complete security against sums loaned under a borrower agreement.
- A claim against an insurance broker concerning alleged failure in the placement of appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
- A claim against a firm of solicitors following the provision of negligent advice upon the settlement of proceedings.
Awards
- Winner, The Times 2TG Moot (2016)
News
- Crown Office Chambers shortlisted in 17 categories at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024
- Crown Office Chambers shortlisted in eleven categories at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2023
Articles
- Maurice Holmes acts for PTIOs in tennis anti-corruption hearing
- Maurice Holmes led in arbitration determining the lawfulness of Davis Cup eligibility rules under EU and domestic law
Qualifications
- Levitt Scholarship
- Hardwicke Scholarship
- Droop Scholarship
- BPTC
- LLB (Hons), First-Class
Memberships
- COMBAR
- British Association for Sport and Law
- LawInSport
Rankings
Recommendations
“Maurice is crystal clear in his advocacy, and his arguments are meticulous.”…”He is always responsive, diligent and user-friendly.”
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“Maurice has a forensic mind, indefatigable work ethic, and leaves no stone unturned. He is one of the go-to juniors at the sports law Bar. He is one of the few barristers in the country who has real, on the ground knowledge of the sports sector having been a professional cricketer.”
Legal 500, 2025
“A very good junior with a good approach to details. He’s always on top of things and very tenacious in the way he pursues litigation.”…”He is extraordinary.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Maurice is one of the most impressive new juniors breaking into the sports sector and definitely a rising star.”
Legal 500, 2024
