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Justin Mort KC
Position
Justin Mort KC specialises in high value construction disputes with particular interest in and expertise in (1) energy, (2) infrastructure and (3) process engineering projects.
Justin is recommended for Construction in both Chambers Global and Legal 500. He is also recommended in the Legal 500 for Middle East (construction) and for international arbitration. Comments in the current editions of these directories include:
- “Dedicated 100% to the matter before him. He drills down the facts like no other QC. His work ethic and focus is commendable. He made himself available so can prepare on short notice and put in a stellar show at the hearing.” (Legal 500: Middle East, construction)
- “Justin is a persuasive advocate who tears through detail to get to the points that really matter. His advocacy is exceptional – clear, cogent and compelling.” (Legal 500: London Bar, construction)
- “Simplifies the complicated. Knows his stuff. Great to work with.” (Legal 500: international arbitration)
- “He is regularly called upon in international disputes regarding energy projects.” (Chambers Global: construction)
- “His attention to detail is phenomenal and his cross-examination style formidable.” (Chambers Global: construction)
These comments, and similar ones appearing in the directories over the last 20+ years, are both accurate and apposite: Justin has an unparalleled reputation as a successful trial advocate, cross-examiner, strategist and lawyer.
Justin is a huge team player. He is immediately responsive to client demands and questions at any time of day. He ensures that the wider client team are fully engaged in his proposed trial strategy. Uniquely he provides detailed notes of his proposed oral submissions and cross examination to the client well in advance of any hearing for comment, and in order to ensure that the client team can better follow and appreciate his method during any hearing. His working habits (typically starting at 4am or 5am London time) correspond well with clients based in time zones located to the east of London such as in the Middle East or in China.
Justin’s innumerable reported cases arising from court proceedings, particularly in the TCC, and the original and ingenious legal arguments that he has deployed in fighting them, together constitute a formidable contribution to the law governing construction claims and arbitration.
Career
Called 1994; QC 2014; TECBAR-accredited adjudicator.
Memberships
Society of Construction Law
Technology and Construction Bar Association (committee member 2008-2012)
LCIA
King’s College Construction Law Association
Commercial Bar Association
Education
Durham University (BA); King’s College, London (MSc Construction Law and Arbitration).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Construction
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Justin Mort KC – Keating Chambers ‘Justin has incredible attention to detail, and is phenomenally hard working.’
London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Justin Mort KC –Keating Chambers ‘Justin is an excellent addition to any team. He is extremely intelligent and incisive, able quickly to draw out the key factual and legal issues in any case, whilst also being very user-friendly, for both the solicitor and client teams. His advocacy is thoughtful, powerful and persuasive.’
Middle East: The English Bar > Construction
(Leading silks)Ranked: Tier 2Justin Mort KC – Keating Chambers ‘Justin is a high-quality operator. He is able quickly to master large amounts of complex detail and to identify the most effective and persuasive way of presenting that detail to support the client’s position. He is very user-friendly with a strong work ethic, quickly assimilating himself into both the solicitor and client teams and working with them to best present any case.’