Holly Archbold

ASSOCIATE | HEAD OF COMMERCIAL COSTS | SOLICITOR-ADVOCATE

Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Clinical Negligence Court of Protection

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0161 830 8478

Holly is a dedicated legal professional who places the needs of her clients at the heart of everything she does. Committed to exceeding expectations, she combines technical expertise with exceptional client care to deliver outstanding results.

Holly began her legal career in 2011 in legal costs after gaining valuable experience with the in-house legal team of a prominent commercial television network. She joined MRN in 2014, bringing her passion for excellence and innovation to the firm.

A graduate of the University of Liverpool with a 2:1 in Law and Business, Holly went on to complete her Legal Practice Course with Commendation at the College of Law in Manchester. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2018 and achieved Higher Rights of Audience (Civil) in 2021, enabling her to represent clients as a Solicitor Advocate in courts across England and Wales.

As Head of the Commercial Costs Team, Holly ensures the highest standards in all commercial cost matters handled by MRN. She is committed to supporting her team, meticulously overseeing the preparation of cost plans/budgets right through to Detailed Assessments to ensure accuracy and excellence.

Holly’s approach is client-focused and proactive, regularly travelling nationwide to meet clients to handle instructions and deliver training sessions directly to minimise disruption to their operations. Her technical expertise spans both Claimant and Defendant matters, enabling her to provide objective and strategic advice. By anticipating opposing actions and thoroughly analysing each case, she delivers insights that benefit her clients.

Over her career, Holly has been involved in numerous high-profile and complex cases, including those in the County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Privy Council, and specialist Tribunals. She also has extensive experience with complex cost matters across a number of jurisdictions and Arbitration seats and institutions. Holly is a fierce and dedicated Solicitor-Advocate, championing her clients at a broad spectrum of costs hearings across all Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales.

Holly’s professional philosophy is inspired by MRN’s commitment to quality, efficiency, and client care. She takes pride in upholding the firm’s standards and continuously strives to deliver work of the highest calibre.

When she isn’t busy advocating for her clients, Holly enjoys spending quality time with her family.