Rob Deans
Principal
Rob Deans
Principal
rob.deans@deansip.com
+971 50 559 6731
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Experience
Rob’s experience in the Middle East extends to an incredibly wide range of intellectual property related matters. From trade mark portfolio management through to cross-border disputes, Rob aims to deal with simple matters efficiently and to make complex matters seem simple.
After 17 years in the region, Rob has gained an in-depth knowledge of the region’s intellectual property laws and systems, and a strong appreciation of local practice. However, most importantly, he enjoys working with a team to understand the needs of clients and to deliver genuine solutions.
Academic qualifications
BA, law (Cambridge University), 1990
MA, law (Cambridge University), 1994
Admissions
Solicitor, England & Wales, 1994
Solicitor, Hong Kong SAR, 1995
Before Deans IP
Johnson Stokes & Master (Hong Kong SAR), 1994-2000
Bird & Bird (Hong Kong SAR), 2000-2003
Clyde & Co (UAE), 2003-2020
Recognition
For intellectual property in the UAE:
Legal 500: Leading Individual or Hall of Fame, 2010-2020
Chambers Global: Band 1 or Star Individual, 2011-2020
World Trademark Law Review (WTR) 1000: Gold Tier 2015-2020
Managing IP: IP Star 2014-2020
Managing IP, IP Stars says:
Deans impresses with his “knowledge, demeanour and responsiveness”
Chambers Global says:
“An omnipresent figure with an in-depth knowledge of intellectual property laws”
A “Leading light” and “The main name in this market”
WTR 1000 says:
Rob Deans “inspires confidence with his astuteness; he always finds the right solution”
Legal 500 says:
Rob Deans has a “long-standing, good reputation”; clients “trust his advice and his vision”, describing him as “very resourceful”
“Friendly, personable and practical”