SILK PROFILE

Rupert Choat KC

UK Bar 2026

Atkin Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Construction: Professional Negligence

All Circuits

Construction

London (Bar)

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

London (Bar)

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

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UK Bar

Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

Rupert is a top-drawer silk. His strategic advice is what sets him apart. There is no problem Rupert cannot unpick.

Rupert is a very good barrister who is incredibly smart.

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International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

A real strategist, and an outstanding cross-examiner. A barrister you would love to have on your cases.

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Construction - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

He is a great advocate and well-deserved KC.

Rupert Choat really gets into the detail and gets right down into the weeds. His background as a solicitor marks him out, as he has a different approach.

His appreciation of construction law is second to none. His strategic advice is what sets him apart.

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Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

Rupert is good at thinking outside the box and brings fresh ideas and perspectives in advocacy; he takes a very different approach which is really appreciated.

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