RPC secures highly-regarded commercial disputes Partner in Hong Kong

Charles Allen, former Head of Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe in Hong Kong, joins the team at RPC

In a major boost for its Hong Kong team and wider Asia-Pacific disputes offering, RPC has welcomed leading commercial disputes Partner Charles Allen, who joined on 19 June.

Allen, a versatile disputes lawyer, has almost 25 years’ experience conducting high-value complex dispute resolution in the Asia Pacific region.  

Ranked as a leading individual by Chambers Asia Pacific, he has a strong profile in the local market and supports clients in domestic and cross-border litigation, as well as in international arbitrations.  His experience covers a wide range of disputes before the Hong Kong courts as well as in other jurisdictions around the region, including China, Singapore and India.

Allen will add significant experience and bandwidth to the already well-established disputes practice in Hong Kong. He will be working closely with Partner Jonathan Crompton who focuses on financial markets disputes and regulatory, as well as financial technology regionally.

RPC Asia Managing Partner, Antony Sassi, said: "The addition of a Partner of Charles' calibre and standing in the local market is a major coup for us. Charles choosing to join us is a testament to RPC's growing reputation as a disputes powerhouse, as well as our culture.

"Charles will have a major role in further building out our commercial referrals offering. Our relatively conflict free position means that our referrals practice is a major strategic focus both locally, and for the firm internationally. Charles' experience, reputation and relationships within the market presents a number of exciting opportunities for us. He is someone that other lawyers would absolutely trust to look after their client and do an excellent job."

James Miller, RPC Managing Partner, added: "Litigation is a significant area of strategic importance for us internationally. Adding Charles to what is already a high quality team is a major boost for the firm, and gives greater strength in depth to our global offering."