Geoffrey Mott (1982) 

Membership Status: Barrister - Full Member

General Information

Geoffrey Mott is a skilled advocate with a well-deserved reputation for his thorough research and presentation. He is popular with clients and solicitors alike for his approachability and his ability to absorb and explain intricate issues. His preparation and attention to detail invariably produce successful outcomes. He is undaunted by complex and difficult cases. He is London based and is happy to travel.

Geoffrey has a wealth of experience across a broad range of civil law including commercial; sale of goods; partnership; insurance; building & boundary disputes; landlord and tenant; housing and co-ownership of property. He has conducted hearings at all levels up to and including the Court of Appeal. He has appeared before Tribunals (including the Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal) and Adjudicators (regarding construction contracts pursuant to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996). He has experience of dealing with health and safety and a wide variety of issues connected with highway maintenance including claims for damaged apparatus and services.

Geoffrey is a specialist in all aspects of Personal Injury work including Clinical Negligence. The majority of his work is personal injury based and he has extensive experience in representing both Claimants and Defendants. He has wide experience of Clinical and Dental negligence cases.

Areas of Specialisation

Civil & Commercial

Clinical Negligence

Coroner’s inquests

Costs

Personal Injury

Professional Memberships

Personal Interests

F1 Motor Racing; International Rugby (Wales); Travel and Theatre.

 

Feedback

“Geoffrey’s detailed consideration of the facts and the application of the law in cases leads to great results in court; and his personal and advocacy skills were much admired by my clients who were very impressed in a recent victory at trial. ”

Janet Wallis Weightmans LLP

“Many thanks for a fantastic result and for your assistance in this matter.”

Rhiannon Thomas Easthams Solicitors Ltd

“It was my great pleasure to observe your extraordinary performance in Court and the ultimate outcome. Thank you so much for your draft particulars of claim. Looking forward to work with you [Geoffrey Mott] in the near future. ”

Susanta Saha Morden Solicitors

“Thanks again (Geoffrey Mott) for all your help and assistance with this case and the excellent result obtained! ”

Kris Minks Keith Jones Partnership

“Geoffrey (Mott) is always approachable - whether it's on a matter upon which I've instructed him or when I just want to get on the phone and pick his brain. He will often go above and beyond to assist me and, most importantly, our clients. Geoffrey is efficient, professional and thorough. I would highly recommend him.”

Candice Rochford Avadis & Co Solicitors

“I began instructing Geoffrey (Mott) having first encountered him as a formidable and ultimately successful opponent on a complex costs matter. He is approachable, deals with paperwork promptly and thoroughly, and quickly establishes a highly detailed understanding of the intricacies of cases put before him. Tactically astute, and unshakeable on his feet, I would recommend him most highly and would certainly want him fighting my clients’ corner.”

Mark Carlisle, Director Deep Blue Costs

“Geoffrey (Mott) is an excellent advocate who is genuinely willing to fight in Court. His attention to detail and evidence results in successful outcomes each time. I often receive good feedback from clients who are impressed with Geoffrey’s impressive advocacy skills as well as his ability to build a good rapport with clients.”

Rakhi Chowhan, Partner Clear Law

Publications

Reported cases include :

Vine –v- L.B. Waltham Forest [2000] 4 All ER 169 CA (wheelclamping, volenti / consent and procedural difficulties where a 2-judge CA fails to agree);

Eagle Star Ins. Co. –v- Karasiewicz [1998] 1 WLR 1123 CA (part of the Bannister –v- SGB appeals on O.17 r.11);

Warby –v- Perkins [Kemp F3-007];

Chatfield –v- Kohler [2004] 5 CL 433;

Roberti [2004] 6 CL 357; SK [2004] 6 CL 358

Hussain –v- Jones [2004] 11 CL 276

Vehicle Operator Services Agency v FM Conway Ltd [2012] EWHC 2930 (Admin) [2013] R.T.R. 17 (Company law : Corporate liability - Intention)

Unreported : Champion –v- Flight [2006] Fam Div (192 couples married on unapproved premises).

Geoffrey Mott (1982)

phone01823 247 247

mott@clerksroom.com

Qualified in 1982