SILK PROFILE

David Allen KC

Global 2026

 7 King's Bench Walk

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Shipping & Commodities

UK

Energy & Natural Resources

UK

Dispute Resolution: Commercial

UK

Activate your profile

Showcase what sets your firm apart and elevate how your ranking is seen by legal buyers.

Get in touch

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Shipping & Commodities - UK

Band 1
Individual Editorial

David Allen KC is a tough and technically knowledgeable barrister. His practice encompasses a range of shipping and commercial disputes, and he has particular expertise in offshore and superyacht-related matters.

Strengths

David is a very punchy advocate.

A calm and methodical advocate who successfully takes the wind out of opponents' sails with measured submissions.

Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Energy & Natural Resources - UK

Band 1
Individual Editorial

David Allen KC is well known as a robust advocate, with a strong capacity for analysing in-depth technical detail. He specialises in a range of oil and gas cases relating to pipelines, drilling operations and offshore structures, and handles large international disputes between oil companies, marine engineering firms and other industry bodies. Allen has frequently appeared in arbitrations at the LCIA and LMAA on behalf of energy industry clients.

Strengths

David does not back down from a fight, he's a great tactical thinker and commercially astute as well.

David is an excellent KC with extensive experience of energy and natural resources disputes - exactly who you want to fight your corner.

David is strong in all respects, he will give his all to your dispute and fight every point without relenting.

Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK

Band 2
Strengths

David is a powerful advocate who dives into cases head-on. He has very sound judgement and gives great advice.

David Allen is a proper fighter.

A top-notch, tenacious advocate.

Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Use Chambers content

Interested in reusing Chambers content? Speak to us about licensing.

Contact us

Ranked Barristers at 7 King's Bench Walk (68)

Global Market Leaders

  • Profile image of Gavin Kealey KC
    Gavin Kealey KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Alistair Schaff KC
    Alistair Schaff KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of David Edwards KC
    David Edwards KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC
    Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Richard Waller KC
    Richard Waller KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Peter MacDonald Eggers KC
    Peter MacDonald Eggers KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of James Brocklebank KC
    James Brocklebank KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Jonathan Gaisman KC
    Jonathan Gaisman KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Josephine Higgs KC
    Josephine Higgs KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Michael Holmes KC
    Michael Holmes KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Siobán Healy KC
    Siobán Healy KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Jason Robinson KC
    Jason Robinson KC

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile
  • Profile image of Jessica Sutherland
    Jessica Sutherland

    International Arbitration - The English Bar

    View profile

UK

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership