Paul Dean
Partner, Head of Shipping
About Paul
Paul Dean is the Global Head of Shipping at HFW managing 250 specialist shipping lawyers across a worldwide network of 21 offices.
Paul specialises in all things offshore and marine, with a particular focus on charterparties, bills of lading, energy, shipbuilding, disputes, collisions, total loss, towage, and limitation.
Recognised by Lloyd’s List as one of the 100 most influential people in the maritime industry and one of the market’s Top 10 lawyers, Paul is one of the most recognised and respected shipping lawyers globally.
With over 35 years of experience in traditional shipping, Paul also focuses on the future development and challenges of the industry, namely his sponsorship of maritime innovators, The Captains Table, and his market leading expertise in autonomous vessels.
In 2023 Paul was invited to become a Visiting Fellow at the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law (IISTL), Swansea University. Paul is also an International Ambassador for the Mission to Seafarers.
Paul is qualified in England and Wales.