Allan is the head of Diversity in Hogan Lovells’ Hong Kong office, and one of the founders and global sponsors of the Hogan Lovells global ally and LGBT+ network, Pride+. In his role as a sponsor of Pride+, he aims to be visible within the office on LGBT+ inclusion, organising internal events, lobbying for and fronting regional and global internal events, advertising external events within the firm and encouraging staff to attend, sponsoring external events and organising Hogan Lovells-branded external events. Externally, Allan supports Community Business, and participated in their LGBT+ awards in 2016 and 2017, being shortlisted for the Ally Award in both years. Through the diversity programme, of which he is the chair, Hogan Lovells support and sponsor Pink Alliance, as a corporate sponsor of Pink Dot, and as a sponsor of Pink Season events each year. Additionally, they support Queer Straight Alliance, are a member of the HK Gay and Lesbian Attorneys (HKGALA) network, and are closely involved with Out Leadership.
