Allan is a leading litigation lawyer in Papua New Guinea, with in-depth local knowledge, general commercial experience and a long standing presence in the PNG courts.
Allan’s general practice has a particular focus in the mining, energy and resource, banking and finance, insolvency, insurance and superannuation sectors.
Over the years, he has advised and assisted clients in litigation involving corporate liquidations, environmental claims, industrial/employment disputes, challenges to administrative decisions and fraud-related claims.
Allan is a Councillor of the Council of the Papua New Guinea Law Society.
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ExxonMobil PNG Ltd
Acted as Defence Counsel in litigation associated with the PNG LNG Project.
Ok Tedi Mining Ltd, Newcrest Ltd, Barrick Limited
Acted as Defence Counsel in cases involving employment, industrial, land and environmental issues.
Bank of South Pacific and Westpac PNG Ltd
Advised and assisted the banks in general banking and finance, insolvency and fraud-related litigation.
Bank of Papua New Guinea
Provided ongoing regulatory advice and acted in a variety of litigation defending the Bank’s regulatory functions.
QBE, American Home Assurance Company and Pacific MMI Insurance
Consistent engagement with these insurance providers on commercial advice and pursuing, defending insurance claims.
Taiheiyo Corporation
Assisted with advice on aspects of the acquisition of the PNG Government’s interests in PNG Halla Cement.
Kina Finance Limited, NasFund, Nambawan Superannuation Ltd and Comrade Trustee Services Limited
Advising and assisting in litigation involving general commercial, regulatory and superannuation related issues.
Post PNG Limited
Assisted with litigation resulting in the appointment of an interim liquidator for PNG’s postal services.