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Robin Hollington Q.C.
Call: 1979
Silk: 1999
Robin has been in practice since 1981. He took silk in 1999. He has sat as a Recorder (Civil) since 2004. His practice has encompassed virtually all aspects of contentious work in the Chancery Division, with a particular emphasis on company law and insolvency (both corporate and individual). He has developed a particular specialisation in claims involving complaints of oppression of minority shareholders and is the author of the leading textbook in this field Shareholders' Rights published by Sweet & Maxwell. He has substantial experience of mediation, usually as an advocate although also as an accredited mediator. He has appeared in many recent heavy and complex court cases in the field of shareholders’ disputes. He has also represented parties in many foreign jurisdictions, including Gibraltar (most recently, a derivative claim in Gibraltar and breach of trust claim in the High Court in London concerning oil and gas fields held through complex off-shore trusts and companies), B.V.I. (dispute between American, Chilean and Peruvian investors in Peruvian oil and gas concessions), Cayman Islands (most recently a proof in a liquidation with multi-jurisdiction litigation), and Hong Kong (most recently, he advised the receivers appointed by the Hong Kong Government on the strength of claims against the Bank of China for wrongful interference with a company’s import/export business). He has also acted as an expert witness on He also has some experience of criminal and human rights law. As Junior Counsel, he was instructed by the Serious Fraud Office to advise and appear on Chancery issues in the Barlow Clowes’ appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal, and to advise in the several Maxwell prosecutions. He represented the claimants in their successful claim to the European Court of Human Rights (Mitchell v. UK, December 2002), establishing breaches of Article 6 of the Convention (Right to a Fair Trial) on the basis of excessive delay in the English legal process. Robin was appointed Head of Chambers in July 2010.  Directories and Acknowledgments Leader at the Bar - Company - Chambers UK 2011 Leader at the Bar - Restructuring/Insolvency - Chambers UK 2011 "extremely distinguished" "impressive commitment and will to succeed" "a big hitter" "just a joy to watch in court" Leading Silk - Company - Chambers UK 2010 Leading Silk - Restructuring/Insolvency - Chambers UK 2010 "Robin Hollington QC is developing a strong reputation" "Clients say that he is a 'masterful tactician with redoubtable legal and commercial knowledge'." "masterful tactician" "he can readily demolish legal arguments, and will grind down a case through sheer hard work if necessary" Leading Silk - Company - Legal 500, 2009 Edition Leading Silk - Insolvency - Legal 500, 2009 Edition "'extremely experienced,' particularly when it comes to minority shareholder actions." "He is 'a thorough and skilled advocate,' and many lawyers say they would not hesitate to recommend him." "a battle tank in court" "Clients highlight his 'general tactical awareness, breadth of vision and singular clarity of expression.'" "Imaginative approach to difficult issues and ability to 'look beyond procedural problems to achieve a commercial outcome.'" Leading Silk - Company - Chambers UK 2009 Leading Silk - Restructuring/Insolvency - Chambers UK 2009 "praised for 'thinking outside the box.'" "maintains his reputation as a leading company specialist" "a superb tactician who gives careful, pragmatic advice" "absolutely the top man in his field" Leading Silk - Company - Legal 500, 2008 Edition Leading Silk - Insolvency - Legal 500, 2008 Edition Leading Silk - Company (London) - Chambers Global 2008 "a mine of company knowledge" "reassuringly experienced" Leading Silk - Insolvency - Chambers UK 2008 Leading Silk - Company - Chambers UK 2008 Leading Silk - Company - Legal 500, 2007 Edition "unshakeable in his belief" Leading Silk - Insolvency/Corporate Recovery - Chambers UK 2007 Leading Silk - Company - Legal 500, 2006 Edition Leading Silk - Insolvency/Corporate Recovery - Chambers UK 2006 |
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