Rahul Kumar

Rahul joined 7BR in October 2021 having successfully completed his pupillage under the supervision of James Weston, Dan Bishop, and Alex Young. During the practising period of his pupillage Rahul gained experience in a number of chambers’ core areas of practice, including Crime, Civil, and Employment. Rahul is also a Grade 1 CPS Prosecutor.

Prior to commencing his career at the Bar, Rahul practised as a commercial solicitor specialising in high-value disputes. During this time, he represented clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings across a range of industries and was awarded Higher Rights of Audience in Civil Proceedings. Rahul developed a particular specialism in disputes arising in the Construction and Natural Resources fields and is adept at dealing with complex technical issues and working closely with both expert and lay witnesses.

In addition, Rahul has a keen interest in pro bono work and has represented clients in a range of matters, including inquests.

Education and Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Jurisprudence, Keble College, Oxford
• Master of Laws (LLM), University College London
• Legal Practice Course, BPP
• Higher Rights of Audience in Civil Proceedings

Publications

“Does COVID-19 offer an opportunity for Shipowners with Newbuild Orders?” first published in LNG Shipping & Terminals in April 2020

“The Caspian Sea – is it a sea or is it a lake?” first published in World Pipelines in March 2019

Research Assistant to Professor Ben McFarlane on the first edition of his text “The Law of Proprietary Estoppel”