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Jesse Cook


Call: 2012

"We have had very positive feedback from clients who have contacted us specifically to feedback how pleased they have been with Jesse’s advice and representation. He is doing a great job and doing Chambers proud.”

Solicitor

"The client was very complimentary about the manner in which Jesse assisted her. In particular she felt that he was very kind and took her instructions carefully and gave her good advice."

Solicitor

“Thank you for ‘bringing us back from the cliff edge’ that the Judge seemed to be about to throw us over. Very skilfully handled and the client has confidence in you which makes my job easier!”

Solicitor

"May I just say how impressed myself and my client were with Jesse, he couldn’t have done better. He prepared the client well for the hearing and what to expect. He also robustly challenged the father in cross examination. I am very grateful for Jesse stepping in last minute and preparing the case as if he had the brief for over a week"

Solicitor

“Thank you so much for your sterling work on this case. When I have a case with difficult negotiation required, you are my first choice, reinforced by today’s outcome.”

Solicitor

 

Jesse Cook is known for his personable, down to earth style and his ability to put clients at ease in uncomfortable and stressful situations, which makes him popular with professional and lay clients alike.

Before fully qualifying as a barrister Jesse worked as a paralegal at a West London law firm and enjoyed a successful career in legal recruitment in the City.

Whether appearing in the family or county court, or at a tribunal, Jesse provides practical advice on complex legal matters in a simple, straightforward way. He is a robust and able advocate.

Expertise

Jesse regularly appears in the family court and has gained experience across a broad range of family proceedings including family finance and private law children matters. He accepts instructions at all stages of proceedings, from first hearing to final hearing.

Cases

Obtaining a specific issue order that allowed a maternal grandmother to take her grandchild on a Caribbean holiday, despite strong opposition from the child’s mother.

Successfully resisting an application for a charging order against the respondent father’s property in respect of unpaid child maintenance.

Securing a finding that an allegation of sexual assault against the applicant in children proceedings was in fact ‘false and malicious.

Various applications for child arrangement orders, prohibited steps orders and non-molestation orders

Jesse appears in Employment Tribunals and Disciplinary hearings across a wide range of industries and sectors.

  • Representing the Claimant in a claim for Constructive Unfair Dismissal and negotiating a significant settlement award.
  • Successful application to have a nurse who had previously been struck off the register for dishonesty restored to the register.
  • Advising an international athlete who was the subject of disciplinary proceedings following a night out and disturbance during an official competition.
  • Representing a leading, global car manufacturer in successfully defending a discrimination claim.

Jesse has a strong grounding in sports law and football related matters in particular. He has advised and represented individuals, clubs and organisations throughout the sports industry in both disputes and transactional matters including sponsorship and commercial agreements.

Jesse regularly advises on and negotiates transfers and contractual terms for football players and clubs from the Premier League and throughout the English Football pyramid.

Selected Experience

  • Advising a high profile football agent on a claim for breach of contract against his former client, an international football player.
  • Advising a football player and his family on contractual terms ahead of his transfer from a Championship club to a Premier League club.
  • Negotiating settlement between a scout and one of the world’s largest football agencies, in respect of commission due, following the transfer of an England international, a year after the scout had left his role with the agency.
  • Representing a young Premier League football player in disciplinary proceedings brought against him by his football club.
  • Advising an international athlete on disciplinary proceedings brought against her for breaches of her Code of Conduct following a night out whilst on international duty.

Would you like to know more?

To instruct Jesse or if you require help or advice please contact our clerking team.

Call +44 (0)20 7353 0711 or email clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com.

Additional Information

  • ADR Group accredited civil & commercial mediator
  • 2012: Bar Professional Training Course – Very Competent
  • 2011: LLB (Hons) – 2:1
  • Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL)
  • Employment Lawyers’ Association (ELA)

Jesse uses both his life and professional experience to mentor and advise professional football players, as well as young people from deprived and socially disadvantaged backgrounds.

London Chambers


3 Pump Court
Temple
London
EC4Y 7AJ

Tel: +44 (0)20 7353 0711
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3241
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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Winchester Chambers


31 Southgate Street
Winchester
SO23 9EB

Tel: +44 (0)1962 868 161
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3240
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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Swindon Chambers


3 Newbridge Square
Aylesbury Street
Swindon
SN1 1HN

Tel: +44 (0)1793 539 899
Fax: +44 (0)845 259 3242
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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Canterbury Chambers


6 - 8 Longmarket
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2JS

Tel: +44 (0)1227 764 899
Email: clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com

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