London Bar
Environment
LEADING JUNIORS1Kate Cook – Matrix Chambers 'A committed junior, who stands out for her depth of knowledge, particularly in respect of climate change issues.'
Kate Cook
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Position
Barrister specialising in environmental law, public international law, EU and human rights law. Notable recent international cases include: ICJ Australia v Japan (Antarctic whaling); ICJ Argentina v Uruguay (Pulp Mills); ICJ Croatia v Serbia (genocide). Other recent work includes: advising on the reformed EU Common Fisheries policy and its external dimension; advising on proposals to further regulate trade in illegally logged timber; advising on issues arising from the ongoing UNFCCC climate change negotiations. In 2014, appointed to the Attorney General’s PIL Panel (B). In 2015, appointed as chair of the Legal Response Initiative supporting LDC negotiators at the UNFCCC.
Education
Balliol College, Oxford (BA Joint Hons French and History (1st)); Polytechnic of Central London (Dip Law); New York University School of Law (LLM International Legal Studies).