Robert Allen is a partner in the Disputes and Investigations team at Simmons. He also co-leads the firm's ESG Disputes Group and Pro Bono practice and speaks regularly on ESG matters, particularly in relation to financial institutions. Robert has recently advised in relation to litigation challenging a government's climate change policies (specifically in relation to deforestation) and greenwashing allegations. He also advises clients in relation to contentious data protection and cyber security issues and retail finance dispute