Rupert Choat KC

UK Bar

Rupert Choat KC has a flourishing arbitration practice and appears regularly in the Middle East. He has demonstrable strength in construction disputes, acting for states, contractors and construction companies in a number of ICC arbitrations and advocating before the SCC.

"Rupert is a bit of a phenomenon. He's all over the details, leaving no stone unturned. This shows in his advocacy. He wipes the floor with the less prepared."

"Rupert is highly experienced and looks at matters from all angles."

Rupert Choat KC is an intellectually gifted barrister and former solicitor who has established a construction law specialism, and is a contributor to related journals as well as a lecturer in construction law and dispute resolution. He is recognised for his work in professional negligence claims involving architects and engineers.

"Rupert gets into the detail, leaving no stone unturned, and this shows in his advocacy because he wipes the floor with the lesser prepared."

"His commercial appreciation teamed with a remarkable understanding of the law make him a standout KC. His strategic advice is spot-on."

"Rupert has an exceptional grasp of the detail and a demonstrable desire to push the matter forward for the client."

Rupert Choat KC draws on his previous experience as a specialist construction solicitor at CMS to inform his well-rounded practice. He acts in adjudication enforcement matters and real estate redevelopment disputes, both domestically and internationally. He has an especially strong practice in cases arising from the residential sector.

"Rupert is an absolute workaholic. He gets into detail and leaves no stone unturned."

"His commercial appreciation, teamed with a remarkable understanding of the law, make him a standout KC."

"Rupert has an exceptional grasp of the detail and a demonstrable desire to push the matter forward for the client."

"He is a fantastic advocate who really involves himself in the matter with clear thought and strategy."

Rupert Choat KC is a highly thought-of barrister for construction matters who frequently appears in energy disputes. He has appeared in both court hearings and international arbitrations relating to the full gamut of energy cases, notably handling disputes involving offshore wind farms and drilling rigs.

"Rupert is an absolute workaholic. He gets into the detail, leaves no stone unturned which then shows in his advocacy. He wipes the floor with the lesser prepared."

"Rupert Choat is an incredibly strong advocate who always thinks outside the box."