Dean is a leading international arbitration and mediation specialist representing parties in disputes arising out of major infrastructure and energy projects across Asia and the Middle East.
Dean Lewis is a superb lawyer, exceptionally bright, commercially astute and has vast experience in the sector and in the region.
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024
- Hong Kong - Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration
Dean is “very impressive” and “one of the smartest lawyers I’ve come across in the industry”, “razor-sharp and very quick”, “a real fighter for his clients” and who peers “really look up to”.
Hall of Fame - China: Construction (Legal 500 Asia-Pacific)
2016
Author of: "The Interpretation and Uniformity of the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration: Focusing on Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore"
2001
Senior Resident Partner, Hong Kong, Pinsent Masons
1999
Accredited Mediator
1998
Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators
1996
Head of Construction in Hong Kong, Pinsent Masons
1995
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
1990
Admitted as Barrister and Solicitor, Australian Capital Territory and Australian Federal Court,
1990
Partner, Pinsent Masons
1988
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Deirdre manages a large volume of High Court litigation, to include professional negligence, product liability, discrimination in relation to provision of services, contractual disputes, judicial review and injunctive relief.
Désirée advises on worldwide trade mark and design portfolio management, international prosecution and clearance, enforcement, exploitation and commercialisation of trade marks and designs.
Deirdre provides focused and practical advice to a broad range of national and multinational employers on contentious and non-contentious employment issues. She has significant experience advising on the diverse and complex employment issues arising in commercial transactions and restructurings.
Danielle works in our commercial team advising on strategic projects including complex outsourcing projects, management and operator structures, contractual collaborations and JVs in both the public and private sector.
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