"Daniel is extraordinary.” (Chambers UK 2025)
"Daniel is seriously talented. He is an extremely clever and analytical solicitor. He goes the extra mile for his clients and really understands them." (Chambers UK 2024/25) (Chambers UK 2024)
"He is a real rising star of the future and very intelligent.” (Chambers UK 2024)
Daniel is a Partner and Solicitor-Advocate, and Joint-Head of the Human Rights, Civil Liberties and Public Law department, who is particularly sought after and respected for his expertise in complex, challenging and high-profile litigation. He specialises in private and public/administrative law, human rights, and equality law. His practice includes advising on complex investigations, public inquiries, inquests, regulatory proceedings and professional discipline.
Daniel has acted in the most high-profile inquests and public inquiries of recent times including in the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry and the group litigation on behalf of 902 claimants; in the Yassar Yaqub police shooting investigations; in the public inquiry on the police shooting of Jermaine Baker; for the mother of Christopher Kapessa in South Wales; in the Undercover Policing Inquiry; for the family of Rashan Charles, whose death in 2017 led to riots in London and other cities; in the Inquests into the London Bridge & Borough Market terror attacks and Westminster Bridge / Palace of Westminster attacks of 2017.
Daniel acted in the first conviction in decades of a prison officer for misconduct in public office relating to prisoner welfare and rights; in the inquiry into the death of Police Constable Anugrah Abraham; for the grandparents of 20 month-old Asiah Kudi; in the Unlawful killing of Paul Reynolds who was killed at Pontins Holiday park in Suffolk in 2017; and in the investigations into the shooting of Police Sergeant Matt Ratana
Daniel is a litigation specialist and has acted in cases at all levels in the domestic courts as well as in applications to the European Court of Human Rights. He currently leads the UK’s first group action relating to the national crisis of E-Bike/Battery fires; Daniel acted in the Birmingham wall disaster and in the group litigation for which the employers were successfully prosecuted and imprisoned following a concerted campaign; Daniel has secured accountability and tens of millions of pounds in damages for survivors of sexual abuse in the context of civil proceedings, including in one of the world’s first £200million Redress Schemes; in the leading authority on false imprisonment in Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police v MR [2019] EWHC 888 (QB); in the High Court trial in negligence and under the Human Rights Act, in Griffiths v CC Suffolk Police & Anr [2018] EWHC 2538 (QB); for financial analyst, Ke Xu, known as the ‘billion-dollar-brain’, in public law proceedings before the Court of Appeal.
Daniel was shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year in 2020/21.
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Feedback from clients
"Daniel has been excellent in every respect."
"Daniel was extremely kind and compassionate when working with my family. He was patient and understood the gravity of the circumstances. He provided great guidance and translated law terminology so that it was well understood."
“I am writing this letter to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for your exceptional service as our solicitor throughout the legal proceedings involving our family. Your unwavering dedication, relentless efforts, and commitment played an integral role in securing a triumphant outcome for us”.
“This outcome has provided closure and justice for our family, and we owe this success to your hard work and dedication”.
“Your expertise and guidance throughout the case were truly invaluable. Your strategic approach, meticulous attention to detail, and adept handling of the complexities involved were instrumental in leading us to victory. We were facing a formidable challenge, and your legal acumen helped us navigate the intricate legal landscape with confidence”.
“You really stood by us when no one else did. You were more than a solicitor and I thank you for your enormous efforts.”
“Your professionalism and integrity were evident in every step of the process. You not only showcased an exceptional understanding of the legal intricacies but also displayed a genuine concern for our well-being throughout the ordeal.”
“Again thank you for everything. You have been incredible. I’m so pleased with the outcome and that the jury listened and gave our brother a voice”.
“You are a highly impressive young man we have been lucky to have you”
“Much as I try, I really can’t ever thank you enough for all your endeavours during the last three years, throughout both inquest and civil action processes, in helping to secure accountability and justice”
“Thank you for everything. I’m so grateful and appreciative for the effort and immense hard work you have put in for all of us. You are forever in our hearts”.
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Chambers and Partners 2026 guide
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"Daniel Cooper is a solicitor advocate at Imran Khan & Partners. He has a broad practice representing bereaved families in judicial review claims relating to inquests and inquiries."
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"Daniel knows the case inside out and is a really good tactician."
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"Daniel is very strategic and very good at navigating sensitive issues in a pragmatic way."
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"Daniel is extremely capable and fierce in challenging state wrongdoing. "
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"Daniel is a strong fighter for his clients. He is skilled and efficient. "
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"Daniel Cooper is a solicitor advocate at Imran Khan & Partners who is capable of handling inquests that arise in the context of deaths in police custody, healthcare settings and terrorist attacks, among others."
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"From the very beginning, his approach went far beyond that of a typical solicitor. He provided us with outstanding legal support, demonstrating deep knowledge, professionalism, and integrity."
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"Daniel is very good at communicating. Everything was so intense, there had to be very quick turnaround. He didn't keep us in the dark and acted swiftly going through the process."
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"Something evident is his deep felt concern that those who do not always have easy access to redress, or may simply be diffident, are sympathetically represented in as full a way as possible."
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"From the outset, Daniel has been nothing short of exceptional. His compassion, empathy, and unwavering dedication went far beyond his professional duties. He became a consistent pillar of support."
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"I want to highly recommend Daniel Cooper with whom I have worked on two high profile Inquests. He is committed, thorough, diligent, and has excellent client skills. He thinks outside the box."
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"Daniel Cooper is a solicitor at Imran Khan & Partners who advises clients on a range of claims against public authorities."
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"Daniel is committed, thorough and diligent and has excellent client skills."
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"Daniel has provided not only exceptional legal representation, but also unwavering compassion, empathy and humanity."
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"Daniel Cooper is a wonderful lawyer and I would warmly recommend his services."
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"Daniel is a really good tactician, who is really on top of his brief."
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"He is incredibly professional with extremely high standards."
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