Rebecca Drake
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 4 : Construction
Band 4
About
Provided by Rebecca Drake
Practice Areas
Rebecca has been described as “absolutely phenomenal and so is her work rate”; “energetic and efficient, with a razor-sharp mind. She is capable of thinking on her feet and gets to grips with complex technical issues very quickly.” and “a very sharp junior punching above her call”. Rebecca specialises in high value commercial and construction disputes, both domestic and international. She represents a diverse clientele of businesses, representing FTSE-rated companies, property professionals, offshore investors, private developers, SMEs, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Rebecca is also a TECBAR Adjudicator.
Career
2008 to date: Barrister at 39 Essex Chambers
2018 – 2022: Honorary Professor of Law at UCL
Professional Memberships
Society of Construction Law, TECBAR, COMBAR
Personal
In her spare time Rebecca enjoys cycling and walking her dog.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Rebecca Drake has significant experience in construction litigation and international and domestic arbitration. She has acted in transport, PFI contract and housing disputes, among a vast array of other issues. She is frequently sought as a sole counsel on matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rebecca Drake is very down to earth and approachable."
"Rebecca Drake is very down to earth and approachable."
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