Ryan Cooper
"Ryan's appellate expertise turned our trial loss into a landmark appellate victory. His mastery of legal argument is unmatched."
— Trial Counsel Magic Circle Firm
Overview
Ryan Cooper is a Partner at Jim Coates Law, where he leads the firm's appellate practice. A former judicial assistant at the Court of Appeal, Ryan brings exceptional legal writing and oral advocacy skills to every matter, whether advising trial teams or handling appeals before the senior courts of England and Wales.
His practice encompasses civil appeals, public and constitutional law, judicial review and interim relief, and intervenor briefing. Ryan has argued cases before the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, and the High Court.
Ryan is frequently engaged by trial counsel—both from Jim Coates Law and other firms—to assist with complex legal issues at all stages of litigation. He helps identify winning legal theories, draft dispositive applications, and preserve issues for appeal.
His scholarly approach to legal problems, combined with his practical understanding of how cases are won and lost, makes him an invaluable resource for clients facing novel or complex legal questions.
Education
University of Oxford
Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL), 2010
Oxford University Commonwealth Law Journal
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Arts, 2007
Philosophy, First Class Honours
Clerkships
- Judicial Assistant, Court of Appeal of England and Wales
- Judicial Assistant, High Court (Queen's Bench Division)
Admissions
- Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
- Higher Rights of Audience (Civil) – Solicitor Advocate
- Law Society of England and Wales
- Admitted to practise before the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Recognition
- Chambers UK – Appellate Advocacy (2020-2025)
- The Legal 500 UK – Appellate Practice (2019-2025)
- The Lawyer Awards – Appellate Lawyer of the Year (2023)