James Cooper

James practices in all areas of family law, with a particular specialism in financial remedy proceedings. He is frequently instructed in cases which feature complicated legal and factual issues, recently including void marriages, complex remuneration packages (such as RSUs and LTIPs), and jurisdictional disputes.

James was called to the Bar in 2014. He is highly regarded by solicitors for his adept handling of technical issues, and his composed client care. He has experience being led by silks, both from 29 Bedford Row and other chambers. He has conducted conferences, settlement negotiations, and hearings against silks independently.

Alongside his practice at the Bar, James has been appointed to sit as a Deputy District Judge; and is one of the most junior members of the family law judiciary, achieving this after just seven years of tenancy.

In the year before joining chambers, James worked as a paralegal in the family department of Withers LLP, assisting on many high value financial remedy cases.

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Outside of work, James is an enthusiastic football fan, with a passion for the Fantasy Premier League. He has an impressive ranking of 15th globally in the all-time ratings—a position he remains determined to improve, with his sights set on breaking into the top 10.

James is also an avid reader and a lover of foreign travel. One of his recent highlights was a road trip down the scenic west coast of the US.