Stephen has consistently been ranked in Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession as a leading Barrister in the field of Commercial Law (ten consecutive years) as well as Chambers Global and The Legal 500. He is a determined and tenacious advocate, particularly well suited to large commercial disputes that span different disciplines, where he combines his skills as an advocate with a direct, no-nonsense approach to problem solving. Stephen is a particularly versatile advocate, having crossed over from pure modern chancery and insolvency to commercial and shipping work. He is often instructed in large disputes that involve both chancery and commercial aspects. Many of his cases involve international aspects and he frequently works with teams of lawyers from other jurisdictions in cases that typically commence with antisuit injunctions, freezing injunctions and other forms of interim relief. He is recognised and recommended in these areas. His reputation as a determined and tenacious advocate is well established:
“Client oriented Stephen Cogley is commercial, hard-hitting and intellectually sound” (Chambers 2006)
Stephen “is no stranger to representing the glitterati in media-friendly litigation before the Commercial and Appeal Courts” (2007 Chambers)
“A respected presence at the London Bar. He is popular with solicitors for his results-orientated focus and tact when dealing with clients” (2008 Chambers)
“Particularly suited to big trials where he is able to turn cases on their heads through powerful advocacy” (2009 Legal 500).
“Has an outstanding reputation across the gamut of banking and finance disputes” (2010 Chambers)
“A fantastic advocate who always takes a commercial approach” (2010 Legal 500)
"A good advocate who keeps you on your toes" (2011 Chambers)
"..a brilliantly tenacious barrister with an ability to get right to the heart of the matter with an unerring instinct for the answer" (2011 Legal 500)
Stephen is listed as a leading Silk by Legal 500 in four categories, (1) Banking and Finance, (2) Commercial Litigation, (3) Insurance and Reinsurance and (4) Sports, and by Chambers and Partners in the category of commercial litigation.
He regularly appears in the Court of Appeal, Chancery Division, and Commercial Court, as well as the Mercantile Courts. Apart from his mainstream commercial and institutional and shipping clients, Stephen’s approach to problem solving has led to his being instructed frequently on behalf of prominent/Rich List individuals, football clubs, pop stars, barristers’ chambers, and he has often been instructed by solicitors in partnership disputes and personal matters.
Academics
LLB (Hons) Newcastle
Publications
Two Chapters in Butterworths Commercial Court & Arbitration Pleadings
Papers delivered
Stephen regularly lectures and gives seminars on numerous topics.
Memberships
COMBAR, Chancery Bar Association.
Personal
Stephen regards himself as a down to earth, direct, ordinary individual; who is approachable and determined and will always fight your corner.
