Geoffrey Kingscote KC
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Geoffrey Kingscote KC

Call: 1993
Silk: 2017

A matrimonial practitioner with extensive experience of complex financial remedy proceedings who regularly assists clients with multi-jurisdictional matters. He is also noted for his representation of high net worth individuals in cases involving offshore trusts. His contentious work is bolstered by an active mediation practice.

Strengths:

“He is well prepared, easy to deal with and incredibly knowledgeable.”

“A thoughtful advocate who’s good at untangling knotty problems.”

“He’s measured and candid in his advice.”

Chambers and Partners 2022

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Practice

Geoffrey specialises in complicated and difficult financial remedy cases, including those involving pre-nuptial agreements, offshore trusts, complex businesses and, more recently, conduct. He is also a leading FDR tribunal having conducted more than 120 private FDRs/early neutral evaluations. He has appeared in a number of key cases on pre-nuptial agreements, (Radmacher), non-matrimonial assets (K v L and Jones), special contribution (Cooper-Hohn) and conduct (N v J).

A matrimonial practitioner with extensive experience of complex financial remedy proceedings who regularly assists clients with multi-jurisdictional matters. He is also noted for his representation of high net worth individuals in cases involving offshore trusts. His contentious work is bolstered by an active mediation practice.

Strengths:

“He is well prepared, easy to deal with and incredibly knowledgeable.”

“A thoughtful advocate who’s good at untangling knotty problems.”

“He’s measured and candid in his advice.”

Chambers and Partners 2022

Practice

Geoffrey specialises in complicated and difficult financial remedy cases, including those involving pre-nuptial agreements, offshore trusts, complex businesses and, more recently, conduct. He is also a leading FDR tribunal having conducted more than 120 private FDRs/early neutral evaluations. He has appeared in a number of key cases on pre-nuptial agreements, (Radmacher), non-matrimonial assets (K v L and Jones), special contribution (Cooper-Hohn) and conduct (N v J).

Financial remedy work as counsel and tribunal.

  • N v J [2024] EWFC 184
  • CB v KB [2019] EWHC 78
  • Cooper-Hohn v Hohn [2014] EWHC 4122
  • Vince v Wyatt [2013] EWCA Civ
  • K v L [2011] EWCA Civ 550 and Jones v Jones [2011] EWCA Civ 41
  • Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42

  • Deputy High Court Judge (2021)
  • Recorder (2019)

  • Jesus College, Oxford (Law). First Class
  • Trinity Hall, Cambridge. MPhil in Criminology
  • Visiteur d’Etudes, European Commission of Human Rights
  • Major Scholar and Pegasus Scholar, Inner Temple

Chambers and Partners

“He is well prepared, easy to deal with and incredibly knowledgeable.” “A thoughtful advocate who’s good at untangling knotty problems.” “He’s measured and candid in his advice.”

“A fantastic barrister who can really see the whole picture when it comes to a case.” “Outstandingly good at settlement negotiations and on his feet in court.”

“He’s a very sensible, calm and measured barrister. He gets good results for his clients and is easy to negotiate with. If there is a settlement to be found, he will find it.”

“He really is amazing. His attention to detail is fantastic and every client is instantly put at ease by his charm. He’s not your stereotypical barrister: he’s very down to earth. From day one clients love him to bits and he won’t litigate for the sake of it.”

“persuasive advocate.. calm and articulate”

“destined for the top” and as having “excellent judgment”. “His remarkable technical ability and fearless approach to litigation make him a real quality barrister.”

Married with two children. Lives in North London.

Taught at the National University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda and St Catherine’s College, Oxford.

White collar boxing, birdwatching.