“He is meticulous in preparation, knows how solicitors work and offers outstanding input.” “He came up with creative ideas, going that bit further to answer the thorny questions; he is a shining star at the junior Bar.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2021
“An aggressive cross-examiner, in a good way – really stands his ground. He punches above his weight in terms of call.”
Energy, The Legal 500 2021
“He is very well thought of and I would recommend him 100%.”
International Arbitration, The Legal 500 2021
“He is thorough, concise and very detailed in his analysis.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2021
“Extremely talented, very pragmatic, straight-forward and open-minded – one of the best in the construction sector.”
International Arbitration, The Legal 500 2021
“He is very good at seeing the tactical as well as the technical issues and he gets stuck into the detail without getting bogged down in it.”
Energy, The Legal 500 2021
“Rupert is highly astute and has an extremely thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction law.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2021
“A QC-level junior who is very practical and creative in finding solutions.” “Rupert is very pragmatic and has strengths in understanding clients from his time in private practice. He is able to deal with complex issues quickly and efficiently.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2020
“He is thorough and hard-working with a detailed understanding of all of the issues involved.”
Energy, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2020
“He has an engaging style and is bright and thorough.” “Very responsive and has a commercial approach.”
International Arbitration, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2020
“He is experienced, diligent and capable.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2020
“Has a reputation as a very commercially minded barrister.”
Energy, The Legal 500 2020
“A cerebral and creative counsel – now one of the leading juniors at the construction Bar.”
International Arbitration, The Legal 500 2020
“Super hardworking and super clever.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2020
“A top-quality advocate, in particular in cross-examination”
Construction, The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2020
“He is bright, quick to answer, knowledgeable and meticulous. He gives an outstanding performance in cross-examinations especially.”
“Rupert brings a huge amount of energy to bear and has an innovative way of seeing a case.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2019
“Very good at looking at problems in the round and taking a step back to appreciate the full picture rather than focus on the obvious legal points.”
“He is bright, quick to answer, knowledgeable, meticulous and witty.”
Energy, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2019
“Great communicator, affable and bright, with a keen eye for detail.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2019
“Provides accurate, concise and speedy advice.”
Energy, The Legal 500 2019
“Gets stuck into the detail and provides creative legal arguments.”
International Arbitration, The Legal 500 2019
“An intellectual heavyweight.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2019
Rupert was named Construction and Energy Junior of the Year at The Legal 500 UK 2018 awards.
“He is very proactive and has an excellent grasp of the tricky nuances of major commercial disputes.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2018
“Rupert considers every angle. He is on the ball and responsive to client needs.” “Bright, professional, experienced and creative. He is someone you would want to have in your team.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners Global 2018
“He has an incredibly sharp mind and a breadth of skills few at the junior Bar possess.”
Construction, The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2018
Ranked the No. 1 Thought Leader in Europe, “Rupert Choat is one of the foremost names in construction arbitration and litigation. He regularly acts on UK-based and international residential, commercial and hospitality projects for high-end clients. Once source says, “It is a joy to watch Rupert in cross-examination. He is highly committed and always has an excellent grasp of the detail.”
Construction, Who’s Who Legal 2018
“Regarded as a “QC in the making” for his construction-orientated practice, which features substantial work as both arbitrator and counsel. Sources highlight him as “excellent on his feet” while also noting his “clear legal reasoning and thorough understanding of complex construction issues”.”
UK Bar (Construction; also listed for Arbitration), Who’s Who Legal 2018
“Charismatic and able to think of points that would not occur to his opponents.”
Construction, The Legal 500 2017
“He is a strategy machine and a superstar, who runs the show.”
Energy, The Legal 500 2017
“A strategy machine and a superstar; he runs the show.”
International Arbitration, The Legal 500 2017
“Delivers practical advice and quickly identifies the issues.”
Professional Negligence, The Legal 500 2017
“He is very proactive and has an excellent grasp of the tricky nuances of major commercial disputes.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2017
“Very quick to grasp detail and very thorough.”
Construction, Chambers & Partners Global 2017
Ranked the No. 1 Thought Leader in Europe, Rupert “wins praise from clients for being “charming and talented”. He is known to be “an exceptional talent””
Construction, Who’s Who Legal 2017
The above are a selection of recent client endorsements from the leading legal directories, both UK and internationally. For a complete list of endorsements, please contact the practice management team at Atkin Chambers.