Georga Godwin is based in Oxford as a specialist mental health consultant. After gaining a First Class degree in Ancient History, she worked in publishing as editor on the Classics list at Oxford University Press. She was called to the Bar in July 2005 and admitted as a Solicitor in 2008. She is a member of the Law Society's Mental Health Panel.

Prior to joining Scomo, Georga worked in the fields of debt, housing, public law, and family law, as well as mental health and capacity law. She also has experience in judicial review proceedings arising out of mental health matters.

She is an experienced human rights advocate representing both civil and forensic mentally disordered clients in family courts and before the Mental Health Review Tribunal. Georga's approach is one of balanced and considered legal advice, positive communication with clients, and meticulous case preparation.

As a result of an interest in intellectual property law, Georga is a contributor to Engelman's Intellectual Property Update 2004-2005 (Tottel Publishing, 2005).

back to Our People >>