Rebecca Drake > 39 Essex Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Rebecca Drake

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Position

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

Called 2007; Lincoln’s Inn

• 2008 to date: Barrister at 39 Essex Chambers.
• 2018 – 2022 Honorary Professor of Law at UCL

Languages

German (A level)

Memberships

Society of Construction Law, TECBAR, COMBAR

Education

• MA, Law, Cambridge University, Corpus Christi College: 2009
• LLM, University College London (Distinction): 2007-2008.
• Bar Vocational Course, College of Law (Very Competent): 2006-2007.
• BA, Law, Cambridge University, Corpus Christi College (2:1): 2003-2006.

Leisure

Music, opera, horses, polo.