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Clive Mottram

Clive Mottram

UK 2026

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Clive has worked in and with the water industry over many years, both as a former general counsel of a large water and sewerage undertaker and in legal private practice, specialising in water sector law and regulation.

He has more than 35 years’ experience of the water sector, gained in-house and in private practice, and has a detailed knowledge of regulatory and operational matters affecting the water industry. Spending just over two decades at Severn Trent Water, he worked on a wide range of commercial, corporate and litigation matters and provided specialist advice on the regulatory provisions governing the sector.

Clive has been recognised by leading legal directories Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, commended for his significant experience in and knowledge of the water industry. In private practice, Clive works with clients in the water sector, and also advises businesses in other sectors looking for advice on their obligations around water and wastewater law and regulation.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Energy & Natural Resources: Water - UK-wide

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Individual Editorial

Clive Mottram of Weightmans has a wealth of experience in the water sector. He handles a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters and has experience advising on wastewater law and regulation.

Strengths

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  • Clive has an encyclopedic knowledge of water sector legislation and gives very wise counsel.

    Energy & Natural Resources: WaterChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Clive Mottram has an outstanding level of experience in the water industry, coupled with an excellent delivery of solutions to an often complex list of requirements.

    Energy & Natural Resources: WaterChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He knows his stuff inside out and backwards and can communicate it effectively.

    Energy & Natural Resources: WaterChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is an all-round knowledgeable individual and he provides practical advice and support.

    Energy & Natural Resources: WaterChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Clive is very focused on getting to an answer for us. He is a trusted adviser on water regulatory matters.

    Energy & Natural Resources: WaterChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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