Robert Hoose is an international counsel in the firm’s London office. His practice focuses on international commercial arbitration and commercial litigation, particularly in the construction and engineering sectors.
Mr. Hoose has experience of representing companies in litigation in the UK and related jurisdictions; of domestic and international arbitration before major institutions including the ICC, LCIA, and SIAC; as well as ad hoc and informal proceedings such as domestic UK construction adjudication, pre-arbitral processes and mediation.
In The Legal 500 UK (2024), Mr. Hoose is recommended for his construction disputes and international arbitration work, with clients noting that “[his] brain is like no other.” In previous editions of the guide, he is said to be “very industrious and demonstrates the capabilities of a future leader in international construction disputes.” Clients have also described him as “indefatigable, energetic, enthusiastic” and noted his “superb grasp of the details,” “excellent legal and technical expertise,” and his “sharp and inquisitive thought process that enables intelligent strategy and plans to develop.” Clients highlight his commitment and say he is “clever but down to earth and a real pleasure to work with.” Mr. Hoose is also recognised by Chambers UK (2024), where clients say he is “an extremely talented lawyer who knows a case inside out, down to every detail.” He is also said to be “an impressive cross-examiner, meticulous and methodical” and “passionate and articulate in his arguments.” He has received praise for his “strong fact-finding and analytical skills” and has been described as “one of the leading construction lawyers for the future - he is very intelligent, diligent and hard-working.” He receives praise for his legal knowledge with clients highlighting “his ability to apply it to an issue in hand and predict the pros and cons of an action.” The guide has previously noted that “he is fantastic and all over the details” and “his level of attention to detail is very impressive.” According to clients, he “knows the industry inside out” and “his advice and analysis is always grounded in achieving a real-world solution.”
Mr. Hoose joined Debevoise in 2015 from another U.S. law firm. He received his B.A. in Jurisprudence in 2007 from the Queen’s College, University of Oxford. He is an Exhibitioner of the Middle Temple, London and qualified as a barrister in 2010 after undertaking training with a London barristers’ chambers specialising in construction, engineering, insurance and shipbuilding.