Allen’s practice focuses on energy, engineering and infrastructure projects in South-East Asia. He is recognised as an Accredited Specialist in Building and Construction Law by the Singapore Academy of Law.
He advises on tenders and project documentation for engineering and energy projects. In addition, he advises on contract administration and management issues in infrastructure projects.
Allen has represented a diverse range of clients in international arbitrations over energy, engineering, infrastructure, commercial and investment disputes. He has also acted in arbitration-related litigation, and other complex disputes before the courts in Singapore and Malaysia.
Allen is ranked Highly Regarded for project development and energy by IFLR 1000. Benchmark Litigation has ranked him in the areas of construction, international arbitration, commercial and transactions. He is also recognised as a leading lawyer in international arbitration by Best Lawyers.
Allen is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and has sat as arbitrator on disputes administered by the SIAC and the ICC. He is on the panel of arbitrators of the AIAC, the Singapore Law Society Arbitration Scheme and the Reserve List of the SIAC’s Panel of Arbitrators. He is also on the Panel of Neutrals of the Singapore Law Society Neutral Evaluation and Determination Scheme.
Being dually qualified to practice in Singapore and Malaysia, Allen is also a Partner with Allen & Gledhill LLP, Singapore.