Position

Rupert has specialised since 1997 in construction, engineering, PFI/PPP, energy and similar disputes. He has considerable experience in related claims involving professional negligence as well as bonds and guarantees. He has worked on disputes concerning projects in over 50 jurisdictions, with most of them governed by the local law. He is an experienced advocate from the English Court of Appeal to arbitration venues around the world.

Rupert is a practising arbitrator and has sat in ICC, LCIA, SCC, DIAC and ad hoc arbitrations. He has also acted as the expert in expert determinations. In addition, Rupert is a CEDR accredited mediator.

Rupert teaches on the MSc in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution at King’s College, London.

Mentions

Middle East: The English Bar

Construction

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Rupert Choat KC – Atkin Chambers
London Bar

Construction

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Rupert Choat KC – Atkin Chambers
London Bar

Energy

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Rupert Choat KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Very commercial and client-focused, Rupert grasps the client’s strategic objectives and finds a way through even the most complicated cases.’
London Bar

International arbitration: counsel

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Rupert Choat KC – Atkin Chambers ‘Rupert is a refined strategist in construction law and a brilliant cross examiner.’
London Bar

Professional negligence

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Rupert Choat KC –Atkin Chambers ‘Sharp and extermely attentive to details.'