Mark Cooper



Birkenhead School, Wirral (1994-2001)
Selwyn College,
University of Cambridge
(2001-2004)
Inns of Court School of Law, London (2004-2005)




Birkenhead School, Wirral (1994-2001)
Selwyn College,
University of Cambridge
(2001-2004)
Inns of Court School of Law, London (2004-2005)
Mark has been a tenant at Oriel Chambers since 2006 and has developed a substantial civil practice. He has vast experience of personal injury litigation and frequently appears in the County Court representing both Claimants and Defendants in interim hearings and trials across all tracks.
In May 2020 he was appointed as a Deputy District Judge (Civil) on the Northern Circuit. In October 2020 he was appointed as a Recorder (Crime) on the North Eastern Circuit.
The majority of his work is road traffic litigation (including credit hire, low velocity impact and fraudulent claims), but he is equally conversant with claims involving employers’ liability, public liability and highway authorities.
In recent years Mark has developed particular expertise in dealing with claims arising from bus accidents. Since 2009 he has been frequently instructed to represent a large national public service vehicle provider at court hearings throughout England and Wales. He has an impressive success rate in defending claims at trial and has developed a close working relationship with the company’s in-house solicitors, claims handlers and depot managers.
Mark also has experience of costs hearings, anti-social behaviour injunctions, committal proceedings and a range of commercial matters (including contractual disputes, sale of goods, debt recovery, possession and insolvency proceedings).
In addition to court work, Mark undertakes advisory and drafting work in all areas of civil litigation. Paperwork is invariably turned around within 14 days, although shorter periods can usually be accommodated on request.
Mark has also provided seminars and workshop training to solicitors and claims handlers on matters of substantive and procedural law (including the RTA Protocol, credit hire, low velocity impact and fraudulent claims).
Outside work, much of Mark’s spare time is taken up with his young family. He is actively engaged in preaching and teaching the Bible to adults and children in his local church and further afield.
More About Mark Cooper

Recorder (2020)
Deputy District Judge
(2020)
Chambers Management Committee
(2018-Present)
Chambers Librarian
Hardwicke Scholar, Lincoln’s Inn
(2004)


Recommendations
Recent feedback from instructing solicitors:
" Mark is excellent at client care. His attention to detail is second to none and he is excellent in court – highly recommended"
" Mark demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and always has a very clear knowledge and grasp of the issues. Mark is exceptional at client care, is very approachable and outstanding at court "
" Always thoroughly prepared and in command of his brief. Excellent in cross-examination and effective in submissions. Clients ask for him by name "
" Mark is incredibly thorough, always available for advice and has a wealth of knowledge. I would not hesitate to recommend Mark – his service has never been anything less than excellent "
" Mark’s knowledge, expertise and attention to detail are impressive. He is very easy to work with, provides detailed feedback and offers excellent advice on a case by case basis. His considerable experience within civil litigation makes him a valuable asset to have on board"
" Mark is approachable, friendly, proficient and very professional in his manner. He consistently provides feedback on each case. He is always one of my top requests when choosing to book counsel "
" From a solicitor’s point of view instructing Mark is putting your client’s case in safe hands. When the papers leave your desk heading for his, it is a problem solved – one less thing to worry about. As a solicitor that is what you want when you instruct counsel"
" Mark is always friendly, approachable and helpful. He has demonstrated reliability, a wealth of knowledge and the ability to think on his feet "
" Highly recommended. Mark has become a well-regarded colleague over the years. He is reliable, well prepared and extremely proactive "
" Mark is highly regarded. He is practical, thorough and always my first choice in his area "