Law firm HFW on Monday (3 August) said it has further expanded its global shipping practice and continued the growth of its Asia Pacific business with the appointment of Peter Glover as a Partner in Singapore. Glover, who previously worked at HFW in Melbourne for three years, has rejoined the firm from Reed Smith. Glover is an 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 appointment follows a series of recent additions to HFW’s global shipping practice, including 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. 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 a