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Shipping & Commodities - UK
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.
Energy & Natural Resources - UK
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.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
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.