Joe Cohen has an extensive legal career, serving as a Partner at Collyer Bristow LLP since June 1999, and previously holding similar positions at Beveridge Ross & Prevezer from April 1996 to May 1999, Penningtons Solicitors LLP from 1990 to March 1996, and Birkbeck Montagu's from April 1973 to 1990. Educational background includes studies at the University of South Africa from 1965 to 1968 and attendance at Springs Boys' High from 1960 to 1964.