Jesse Cook
Call: 2012
- 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.
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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.
Legal Services
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.
Selected 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.
In addition to accepting instructions in Chambers’ core areas of work, Jesse has a strong interest in sports law and football matters in particular. He is building his practice in this area.
Selected Cases
Advising an FA registered intermediary on a claim for breach of contract against his former client, an international football player.
Advising a young football player and his family on contractual terms ahead of his transfer from a Championship club to a Premier League club.
Assisting in negotiating settlement between a football scout and a well known football agency, in respect of commission due, following the transfer of a young England international, a year after the scout had left his role with the agency.
Representing a young Premier League Football player in disciplinary issues brought against him by his football club
- 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.
Instructing Jesse Cook
Would you like to know more?
If you require help or advice please contact our clerking team.
Call +44 (0)20 7353 0711 or email clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com.
