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Provided by Robert Cohen
Practice Areas
Robert practises in police, public law, data protection and information law, inquests and inquiries.
Having been successful as a member of the Attorney General’s C Panel, Robert was promoted to the B panel in 2022. He sits as one of HM Assistant Coroners for Cumbria He accepts Direct Public Access instructions.
He is currently instructed in several high profile cases including the COVID inquiry, and the appeal to the Supreme Court in W80 v IOPC. He acted in the inquest into the Birmingham Pub Bombings and the Guildford Pub Bombings.
Before joining 5 Essex Chambers, Robert worked in the Office of Speaker’s Counsel in the House of Commons. He became adept at understanding the pressures facing in-house lawyers working for public bodies. He also assisted in litigation concerning MP’s expenses and the Freedom of Information.
Robert regularly writes articles concerning trends in information law and judicial review.
Please visit the 5 Essex Chambers website for his profile, which sets out full details of his practice including relevant work of note.
Chambers Review
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Robert Cohen is a barrister with a growing reputation for successfully defending the police against civil claims stemming from malicious prosecution, and strong experience in broader matters including allegations of systemic racism. He is also particularly well regarded for his work in police-related inquests.
Robert Cohen is a member of the Attorney General's B panel, also sitting as an assistant coroner. He is often instructed by the Secretary of State for Justice to defend public law challenges focusing on prisoners' rights.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Robert Cohen had a good handle on the issues of law but also on how to manage his client's case in the best way possible."
"Robert Cohen is a hard fighter for his clients. He is innovative, an excellent advocate and very collaborative."
"He presents his clients' cases extremely well. His written and oral advocacy are really good. I find them persuasive because he is very good at strategic choices on how to present the case."
"Robert Cohen had a good handle on the issues of law but also on how to manage his client's case in the best way possible."
"Robert Cohen is a hard fighter for his clients. He is innovative, an excellent advocate and very collaborative."
"He presents his clients' cases extremely well. His written and oral advocacy are really good. I find them persuasive because he is very good at strategic choices on how to present the case."
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