Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial
Victoria Holland leads the Corporate and Commercial Team at RIAA Barker Gillette (UK). She joined the firm in January 2020 after being a partner at B P Collins LLP since 2012. Victoria began her legal career at City firm Pinsent Masons LLP.
Victoria works with a broad range of clients, including large multinational companies, start-ups, SMEs, partnerships, investors, and entrepreneurs. She has extensive experience providing transactional and commercial contract advice across various industries, such as automotive, biotech, property management and investment, financing, software and technology.
Known for her practical and commercial advice, Victoria is dedicated to delivering clear, effective solutions that meet her clients’ needs. She focuses on building long-term relationships, working closely with clients and their advisors to understand their goals and provide the support they need for both immediate legal matters and longer-term strategic planning.
Victoria collaborates with our employment and commercial real estate teams to ensure that her clients receive comprehensive services throughout their business transactions. Chambers UK has recognised her professionalism and attention to detail.
Education & qualifications
LLB Hons, University of Liverpool 1992
LPC, College of Law, London 1995
Solicitor of England & Wales (Admitted 1999)
Expertise
Articles
SMEs urged to review risks as liability rules expand – June 2026
Confusion as Companies House rolls out identity checks for directors – March 2026
Planning for the future: What to include in a UK shareholders’ agreement – February 2026
Chancellor takes centre stage for Budget performance – November 2025
What Companies Need to Know About the Management of Dormant Companies by Companies House – November 2025
Important Changes to Company Accounts Filing Requirements – November 2025
Confirmation Codes Become Mandatory in Companies House Filings from Mid-November 2025 – November 2025
Business structures in the UK: Choosing the right option for your new venture – July 2025
Preparing a business-lasting power of attorney – May 2025
Why is clear contract drafting important? – March 2025
Navigating the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: What it means for your business – March 2025
When charity shouldn’t begin at home – February 2025
Comprehensive Guide to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) – October 2024
Terms and conditions for small businesses – August 2024
RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) act in major share sale – July 2024
Key Aspects of the Chancellor’s March 2024 Spring Budget – March 2024
Starting a business? – March 2024
Are your business’s legal documents up to date? – January 2024
When dealmakers bite down on a MAC clause – November 2023
Legal considerations for launching a charity business – October 2023
Protecting your business should you lose mental capacity – October 2023
Greenwashing attracts the wrong attention – July 2023
Artificial intelligence will be challenged – May 2023
Spring Summer Edition of Business First Magazine – April 2023
A Guide to the Economic Crime Act – January 2023
Embarrassing regulation breach for the MoJ – November 2022
The Danger of Deceit – April 2022
Consumer credit and competition law reforms – January 2022
Business Interruption Insurance – December 2021
Excluding liability in commercial contracts – August 2021
Understanding if the force is with you – August 2021
£66m acquisition advertised in Property Week – March 2019
New trade mark rules simplify counterfeit challenges – February 2019
Overseas Entities: Public Beneficial Ownership Register – September 2018
Oral modification of contracts – August 2018
Contract formation – May 2018
Cybercrime: Managing the legal issues for victims – February 2018
Avoiding Bitcoin bubbles and cyber currency scams – February 2018
Businesses face bigger penalties on data leaks – January 2018
How vulnerable is your business to hackers? – October 2017
Getting it right to grow the spirit of enterprise – October 2017
PSC Regime: New deadlines for changes in company ownership – June 2017
Small suppliers to get info on big companies’ payment performance – May 2017
Brand protection and your business – February 2017
Banking and finance
Corporate finance experience includes banking and re-financing projects, including reviewing and drafting facility and loan agreements and security documentation.
Commercial
Commercial experience includes handling commercial contract reviews and drafting bespoke commercial agreements, including distribution, franchise and agency agreements and supply contracts (goods and services).
Corporate
Corporate work includes leading M&A transactions and negotiations, complex restructurings, joint ventures, dealing with shareholder arrangements and exits, share buy-backs and advising business start-ups.
Corporate reviews and governance: Victoria and her team excel in conducting comprehensive corporate reviews to enhance ongoing governance or prepare your business for a merger or sale. They meticulously handle crucial internal tasks that might be overlooked, such as updating terms and conditions, reviewing governance documents, ensuring compliance with data protection laws, and evaluating financing arrangements.
Partnerships and LLPs
Victoria advises on all types of partnership arrangements, including drafting LLP agreements and other partnership structures.
