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Ryan Kohli
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Barristers profile | UK Bar 2026: Social Housing, Planning
Ryan Kohli
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Social Housing

London (Bar)

16 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Planning

London (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Ryan Kohli is a leading practitioner with particular expertise in public, planning and environmental and property law.

He is consistently ranked in the Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 directories of highly rated barristers and has been appointed by the Attorney General as Junior Counsel to the Crown (‘A’ Panel). He previously served on both the ‘B’ and ‘C’ panels. He is a Recorder (part-time Circuit Judge) assigned to the civil jurisdiction. In 2023, he was elected as a Governing Bencher of the Inner Temple.

Ryan is adept at handling complex cases across the public law, property and planning spectrum. He has acted in significant cases in each of his core practice areas.

Professional Memberships

2024: Junior Counsel to the Crown (Attorney General’s ‘A’ Panel)

2023: Master of the Bench of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple

2022: Recorder (Civil Jurisdiction)

2017: Junior Counsel to the Crown (Attorney General’s ‘B’ Panel)

2015: Panel Counsel to the Metropolitan Police

2012: Junior Counsel to the Crown (Attorney General’s ‘C’ Panel)

Chambers Review

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Social Housing - London (Bar)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Ryan Kohli is a talented junior who receives regular instructions in antisocial behaviour injunctions, homelessness appeals and possession claims. He is notable for acting in cases where the Equality Act and public law defences are raised. He is highly experienced at tribunal level and has served as sole counsel in the Court of Appeal. His broad practice also sees him advising on fire safety and leasehold disputes.

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Planning - London (Bar)

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Ryan Kohli is recognised for his expertise in planning inquiries. He is regularly called on to advise clients on infrastructure planning and significant urban developments.

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Strengths

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Ryan inspires confidence in his knowledge, client care and advocacy.

Planning respondent
UK Bar

He is an authoritative advocate with a persuasive style underpinned by sound legal skills.

Planning respondent
UK Bar

Ryan is a super, effective barrister who provides extremely helpful input and is very enjoyable to work with.

Planning respondent
UK Bar

He is an excellent barrister who is bright, focused, hard-working and a great core presence.

Planning respondent
UK Bar

Ryan's advocacy is extremely fluent and he is concise. He holds the attention of the court and is very comfortable on his feet.

Planning respondent
UK Bar

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