HFW strengthens global shipping practice with Singapore Master Mariner hire
Global law firm HFW has further expanded its shipping practice and continued the growth of its Asia Pacific business with the appointment of Peter Glover (pictured) as a Partner in Singapore.
Glover, who previously worked at HFW in Melbourne for three years, has rejoined the firm from Reed Smith. He is a highly experienced shipping and admiralty lawyer and a qualified Master Mariner, having spent 11 years at sea on oil tankers prior to qualifying as a lawyer.
His arrival continues the significant growth of HFW’s global shipping group, and follows the recent hires of ship finance partner Simon Petch in London, shipping disputes Partner Elizabeth Sloane in Australia and Master Mariner Stephen Angove in Greece, as well as the promotion of Senior Master Mariner Paul Miller in London.
This appointment also continues the growth of HFW’s Asia Pacific business and in particular its Singapore office, after the recent hires of financial and trade sanctions Senior Associate Anastasia Magid, construction disputes Partner Simon Bellas, disputes and international arbitration Partner Shaun Leong and Senior Associate Theodore Ang and insurance disputes Legal Director Sinyee Ong.
HFW has added more than 40 new Partners globally since the beginning of FY25 and now has around 190 Partners and more than 700 lawyers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas.
Paul Dean, Global Head of Shipping, HFW: “I am very pleased to welcome Peter back to HFW. His seagoing experience, combined with his disputes expertise and his longstanding relationships with partners and lawyers across our Singapore, London and Hong Kong offices, positions him strongly to support our clients across key global markets."
Adam Richardson, Singapore Office Head, HFW: “Shipping and maritime disputes remain central to our Singapore practice, reflecting the city’s role as a hub for international trade and complex cross-border disputes. Peter’s appointment strengthens our wet and dry shipping litigation capability, and his ability to advise on matters arising at the intersection of shipping and international trade will complement our marketing-leading commodities practice in Singapore.
"Peter is the third partner we have added in Singapore since the beginning of FY26. We remain focused on attracting leading partners and teams as we continue to expand and enhance our client offering in Singapore.”
Peter Glover, Partner, HFW: "HFW’s market-leading capabilities in shipping, trade and crisis management align closely with my practice. Returning to the firm as a partner in Singapore offers an excellent platform to support clients navigating an increasingly complex maritime and regulatory landscape, while leveraging HFW’s global strength across shipping, arbitration, energy and disputes to grow and broaden my practice.”