Geoffrey Mott
Membership Status: Barrister - Full Member
General Information
A skilled advocate, Geoffrey Mott has 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. Geoffrey's preparation and attention to detail invariably produce successful outcomes. He is undaunted by complex and difficult cases. Based in London, he is happy to travel.
In March 2023 Geoffrey successfully defended a Highway Authority in the first personal injury claim to reach trial in the UK brought by an unlawful e-scooter rider.
Geoffrey has a wealth of experience across a broad range of civil law, including commercial, sale of goods, partnership, insurance, building and 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). Geoffrey 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.
A specialist in all aspects of personal injury work, Geoffrey has extensive experience in representing both claimants and defendants. He also acts in clinical and dental negligence cases.
Areas of law
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Sale of Goods
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Consumer Credit
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Contract
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Professional Negligence
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Insurance
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Clinical Negligence
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Coroner’s inquests
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Costs
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Personal Injury
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Road Traffic Claims
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e-scooter claims
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Motorcycle Claims
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Credit Hire
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Health & Safety
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Employer’s Liability
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Highways Act
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Product Liability
Memberships
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Personal Injury Bar Association
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The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Personal Interests
Geoffrey is a fan of F1 motor racing, international rugby (Wales) and enjoys travel and the 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.
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Susanta Saha
Morden Solicitors
“Thanks again (Geoffrey Mott) for all your help and assistance with this case and the excellent result obtained!
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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).