Milestones
Our Milestones
Established in 1902, Allen & Gledhill has grown from a colonial partnership of two to become one of the largest and leading firms in Singapore, and presently, an award-winning regional firm. We are home to many legal luminaries, including David Marshall (Singapore’s first elected Chief Minister), Wee Chong Jin (Singapore’s first Asian Chief Justice), K. Shanmugam (Singapore’s third Minister for Law since its independence in 1965, and current Minister for Law and Minister for Home Affairs), Edwin Tong (Singapore’s current Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law) and Lucien Wong (Singapore’s ninth and current Attorney-General). To view our history in Singapore, please click here.
The launch of our regional office in Vietnam reflects our confidence in the robust fundamentals and potential of the Vietnam economy and allows us the valued opportunity to contribute to the country’s ongoing success.
The Beginning
In Singapore's bustling central business district, A&G is established at 22A Raffles Place by Rowland Allen and John Joseph Gledhill.
Singapore Born
David Marshall, our first Singapore-born member, joins A&G. One of our distinguished alumni, David Marshall was later elected Singapore’s first Chief Minister.
Civic Leadership
K. Shanmugam, one of our distinguished alumni, joins A&G. Shanmugam later became Singapore’s third Minister for Law since its independence in 1965.
Managing Leadership
Lucien Wong is named Managing Partner of A&G. One of our distinguished alumni, Lucien Wong was later appointed Singapore's ninth Attorney-General.
Singapore Law Firm of the Year
A&G is named International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Singapore Law Firm of the Year for the first time. In subsequent years, A&G has proceeded to win this award a record number of times.
Celebrating 100 Years
A&G celebrates 100 years of dedication to the law with a year-long programme of special activities and festivities.
Giving Back
A&G launches our Pro Bono Programme which remains a top priority. A dedicated pro bono practice helmed full-time, our Pro Bono Programme is a key pillar of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives which include charitable giving, thought leadership and community engagement.
South-east Asian Expansion: Malaysia
Rahmat Lim & Partners is established as an associate firm of A&G in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Starting with 14 lawyers, Rahmat Lim & Partners presently comprises around 90 lawyers.
Chairing Leadership
Lucien Wong, later to become Singapore's ninth Attorney-General, is named Chairman and Senior Partner of A&G. Lee Kim Shin appointed Managing Partner.
Regional Reach: Myanmar
A regional office is established in Yangon, Myanmar, expanding A&G’s reach in the South-east Asian region. Starting with two lawyers, A&G Myanmar presently comprises around 30 lawyers.
Regional Recognition
Following its establishment in 2014, A&G's regional office in Myanmar wins the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Most Innovative National Firm of the Year (Myanmar) for the first time.
Reaching Further: Vietnam
A&G establishes a regional office in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. A&G (Vietnam) begins operations at Saigon Centre.
Responding to Market Trends
Recognising the impact of global forces in the market, A&G proactively launches its Cybersecurity & Data Protection Practice; Private Wealth Practice; Employment, Health & Safety Practice; and ESG & Public Policy Practice.
Focus on Sustainability
A&G becomes the first law firm in South-east Asia to be admitted to the United Nations Global Compact on Sustainability.
Celebrating 120 years - Into the Future, Excellence at our Core
A&G Celebrates its 120 year anniversary with a series of specially curated events aimed at giving back to the community, and ensuring a sustainable future for all.
Making an impact through A&G in the Community
A&G announced its "A&G in the Community" initiative, as part of its continuing desire to build a culture throughout the firm of giving back to society. As part of the initiative, every lawyer in A&G has pledged to do at least 24 hours of pro bono work or, in the wider sense, community service, a year.
A platform, which includes a resource centre was also launched to further coordinate the Firm's efforts in this area.
