David Cooke

David Cooke is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in law, policy, and sustainability. Currently serving as the Law and Policy Lead and previously as Policy Manager at 2° Investing Initiative, David's focus includes green finance and climate-related financial risks. At ClientEarth, David specialized as a Lawyer in corporate disclosure and governance, notably submitting referrals regarding climate risk disclosure violations by oil and gas companies. David's prior roles include Senior Consultant at Best Foot Forward, where research on environmental regulations was conducted, and as a Lawyer at Hammonds and Denton Wilde Sapte, with a focus on corporate insolvency and international trade finance. David holds an M.Sc. in Sustainable Development from the University of Surrey, alongside various qualifications in law.