Henry Holmes

Trainee Solicitor

About Me

I am a Trainee Solicitor at Band Hatton Button, assisting clients with a range of corporate and commercial matters. I was drawn to a career in law because it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives and businesses by helping them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

I graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2025 with a Law degree and am currently studying with BPP University as I work towards qualifying as a solicitor through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which I am preparing to sit in 2028. This combination of practical experience and ongoing legal education allows me to continue developing my legal knowledge while supporting clients on a variety of matters.

Since joining Band Hatton Button, I have gained experience across several areas of the firm through seats in Residential Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Family Law, and now Corporate & Commercial. This has provided me with a broad understanding of the legal profession and the diverse needs of both individual and business clients.

My Role

As a Trainee Solicitor within the Corporate and Commercial team, I support clients on a wide range of business and transactional matters. My day-to-day responsibilities include legal research, drafting corporate documents, preparing transaction and completion documents, conducting due diligence exercises and assisting with corporate transactions.

I regularly assist with share allotments, shareholder arrangements, amendments to articles of association, company restructures, investments, shareholder agreements and commercial contracts. My previous experience in Residential Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate and Family Law has given me valuable exposure to a variety of legal issues and has helped me develop a well-rounded approach when assisting clients.

Working closely with senior members of the team enables me to gain valuable experience while helping clients achieve their commercial objectives and ensuring matters progress efficiently.

What I Enjoy Most

What I enjoy most about my role is the variety of work and the opportunity to be involved in transactions that help businesses grow and achieve their goals. Every matter presents a different challenge, which means there is always something new to learn and an opportunity to develop both my legal and commercial understanding.

I particularly enjoy the research aspect of my role. I find it interesting to explore different areas of law, widen my knowledge of various sectors, and gain a deeper understanding of how businesses are structured and operate. Whether I am researching a complex legal issue, reviewing a company's constitutional documents, or analysing a proposed corporate transaction, I enjoy delving into the detail and developing a broader understanding of the commercial considerations that affect clients.

Having worked across several practice areas during my training contract, including Residential Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Family Law, and Corporate & Commercial, I have developed an appreciation for the diverse legal challenges faced by both individuals and businesses.

The combination of technical legal work, research, problem-solving, and client interaction makes the role both interesting and rewarding, and I am always keen to continue building my knowledge and taking on new challenges.

Outside the Office

Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf and regularly take part in golf events organised through work, which provide a great opportunity to build relationships with colleagues and clients in a relaxed setting. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends, travelling when I can, watching the football and keeping active recently taking up running in preparation to run a half marathon.

What our clients say

Absolutely fantastic. used for wills, probate, property , buying and selling, never disappointed, always professional and completed on time.

Stephanie Markham

Good service. Pleasant to deal with clear communication, especially during COVID Lockdown.

Anonymous Client

Good friendly and helpful staff who made me feel as though my requirements were important to them.

Anonymous Client

The team was fantastic; always responsive and explained things in simple terms. Our situation became more complex with changing time frames but you were so helpful and amenable to change. Thank you.

Lucy Birtwistle

Very happy with Band Hatton Button as my solicitors. I’ve used others in the past and they just can’t compete with the professionalism and level of clear communication that Band Hatton Button provide. Very satisfied and will continue to use their services into the future.

Anonymous Client

I'm a first-time buyer and so unfamiliar with most processes. My solicitor was very helpful and made me feel more confident throughout.

Anonymous Client

Professional, personable and efficient. Excellent communication throughout. Felt confident that my solicitor was aware of our needs.

Anonymous Client

As a 36 year old that had never set up a will before, Band Hatton Button made it a simple clear process that could be completed quickly and efficiently.

Anonymous Client

Very professional service in a friendly and approachable manner.

Anonymous Client

From start to finish our experience of using Band Hatton Button were pleasant, efficient and thorough.

Anonymous Client

Would highly recommend. Extremely helpful throughout, prompt and approachable. Couldn't have asked for anything more.

Anonymous Client

Highly professional, knowledgeable and very reasonably priced.

Anonymous Client

Excellent service provided by excellent lawyers and their support staff.

Bernard Preston

I was given your name 15 years ago - my family and I have never used another firm since!

Anonymous Client

All the team at Band Hatton Button have been helpful, professional and made us feel confident in achieving a seemless completion. Many thanks.

Jane Bamford

The most important thing is good customer experience and that’s what you get from Band Hatton and Button.

Lorna Lickorish

Thanks for a great service; always helpful, professional, timely and at a good price. Highly recommended this is the third time I’ve used Band Hatton Button and I will come back for more when I need to. Thanks.

Alan Rivett

Outstanding services and expectations – exceeded on every occasion.

Alexandra Azhar

It’s said moving is one of the most stressful experiences, not for me, with the excellent solicitors at Band Hatton Button Button.

Kerry Moreton

As shown by the scores given in my returned survey, I was satisfied with all the help I received. I have to add, I think your publicity is brilliant!

Anon Client

All staff encountered were very friendly. Your reception staff are the best and they make a great cup of tea!

Anon Client

Band Hatton Button makes the law a little bit less scary and now I have an office!

Graham Senior

I was very satisfied and happy with the service I received and also the pleasant and friendly attitude of both the lawyers and also your support staff.

Dr A Drahun

Traditional values in a fast-moving world.

Joyce and Andy Fraczec

Fast, efficient, professional service as always – that’s why I repeatedly use Band Hatton Button.

Sebastian Hunter

I would recommend Band Hatton Button in an instant. They provide an excellent service in every area of the law.

Mr James Rainsley

Outstanding service across the board and on all counts. I felt enormously valued as a client and will be back whenever I have another legal issue.

David Beckett

The highest standard of legal services I’ve experienced. Friendly, efficient, professional and very talented. No hesitation whatsoever recommending Band Hatton Button.

Shaun Macartney