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Biography

Rupert is a barrister at Atkin Chambers, London. He has specialised since 1997 in construction, engineering, PFI/PPP, energy and similar disputes. Rupert 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. In addition, Rupert is a practising arbitrator and has sat in ICC, SCC, DIAC and ad hoc arbitrations. Rupert is Co-Chair of the Dispute Resolution Sub-committee of the IBA's International Construction Projects Committee. He teaches on the MSc in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution at King’s College, London. Rupert is recommended by independent directories, Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for Construction, International Arbitration, Energy and Professional Negligence. He is ranked the No. 1 Thought Leader in Europe (Who’s Who Legal Construction 2017): “wins praise from clients for being “charming and talented”. He is known to be “an exceptional talent”…”