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With over four decades of distinguished service in legal clerking, Geoffrey Carr is a recognized leader in chambers management, civil and commercial practice support, and arbitration. Formerly Director of Clerking at one of the UK’s largest Chambers—where he guided teams through substantial growth—Geoffrey also served as Chairperson of the Institute of Barristers Clerks, underscoring his commitment to driving industry standards and cultivating key stakeholder relationships.

Now at 33 Bedford Row, Geoffrey applies his extensive experience in commercial litigation, financial services, regulatory matters, clinical negligence, and arbitration to support barristers in delivering seamless, client-focused services. Renowned for introducing innovative fee models, mentoring junior clerks, and overseeing efficient day-to-day practice management, Geoffrey’s approach consistently elevates client satisfaction and business outcomes.

As Senior Civil & Commercial Clerk (Arbitration), he is instrumental in fostering a progressive, high-performance environment—one that embraces cutting-edge practice development and values professional collaboration. If you are seeking robust legal clerking support or insights into modern chambers management and dispute resolution, Geoffrey brings a results-driven ethos that continually exceeds expectations.