Thomas G. Allen is a US court litigator and international and domestic arbitration lawyer. He is a partner and member of the firm's Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources and Litigation and Dispute Resolution practices. Thomas has extensive experience related to nuclear, oil and gas, and renewable energy projects. His work touches a wide range of energy related disputes, including financing, design, construction, performance, fuel, supply chain, ownership, and IP licensing for energy related technology. He is also a part of the firm’s Data Center initiative. He has substantial experience in regulatory challenges, government investigations, and a variety of commercial disputes.
Notable representations include:
- Successfully defended a Japanese heavy equipment manufacturer and recovered its cost of defense in a US$7 billion ICC claim by Southern California Edison over allegedly defective nuclear components.
- Defeated 93% of a US$700 million breach of contract claim against a Japanese electric utility in ICC proceedings over a long-term fuel supply contract.
- Represented iconic American guitar company in criminal investigation and seizure of allegedly illegal wood imports.
- Represented the battery designer and manufacturer in NTSB proceedings and related international arbitration surrounding battery fires that temporarily grounded the 787 aircraft fleet.
- Prevailed on all issues and received fees and costs in a Japan Commercial Arbitration Association dispute regarding the performance and construction of a mega-solar facility; and
- Represented a consortium of Korean EPC contractors in a dispute related to the construction of an offshore oil platform (ICC Singapore).
Thomas is a frequent lecturer on international legal topics and a former adjunct professor at American University, Washington College of Law. He served as the vice chair of the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association from 2018 to 2024 and is a member of the roster of arbitrators for the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association. Thomas is also a member of the board of directors for the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs.
