Dean W. Steele Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

➤ Partner in the Moses & Singer Corporate and Maritime and Multimodal Transportation practice groups. ➤ Representation of a corporate client in all matters related to the operation of the business, working with states, federal and international agencies, and the private sector.➤ Specialty in general corporate and dispute resolution with a focus in shipping transactions and maritime litigation. My full bio: https://www.mosessinger.com/attorneys/dean-w-steele

Global, Gb

➤ Independently handle legal matters and complex projects, identifying and assessing legal risks and opportunities, advising clients, accordingly.➤ Educate clients and stakeholders on legal issues and established procedures, in addition to advising on the development, application, and enforcement of policies.➤ Represent companies in the sale, purchase, financing, chartering and insuring of vessels and other assets.➤ Advise shipping companies in litigation, and handle an extensive range of international transactions in shipping finance, compliance and regulatory matters, bankruptcy and restructuring.➤ Established new firm relationship with large worldwide expeditionary healthcare company and a mid-size manufacturing company; provide general counsel services regarding joint ventures, operating agreements, government contracts and employment issues as well as assist with urgent requirements related to COVID-19.➤ Represented oil major in obtaining arrest warrants for the seizure of 8 vessels as security for unpaid fuel and lubricants; negotiated settlement before seizure obtaining payment by vessels’ owner in full amount of claim.

➤ Served as Associate General Counsel and trusted advisor to several privatively held companies, affiliated entities, and the principal, a private ship owner, while handling international residency matters for principal/family.➤ Assumed greater involvement in corporate policy development and long-term strategic thinking, including regularly participating in and contributing to planning meetings and quarterly financial reviews.➤ Worked directly with CFO to structure, negotiate, and secure financing, sourcing from major domestic and international banks and export credit agencies, and negotiating term sheets with banks for presentation and approval of Chairman.➤ Directly supervised litigation worldwide, including matters related to charter party disputes, rare art auctions, real property, personal injury, and insurance claims, while also approving worldwide court, arbitration, and mediation submissions.➤ Effectively managed outside counsel when retained to respond to high demand for legal services and address issues requiring special expertise, minimizing adverse publicity and monetary ➤ Oversaw individual and company holdings, including ships, real estate, and various personal assets including fine art, yachts, and private aircraft, as well as drafting and negotiating contracts for the construction and purchase of new vessels.➤ Successfully led the acquisition of real and personal property, including two Bahamian islands, a historic seven thousand acre U.S. Plantation, and a historic NYC townhouse, all of which involved resolving various complex issues and the oversight of the building or renovations of the relevant homes/structures.

Greenwich, Ct, Us

Senior Associate – Holland & Knight, LLP, New York, NY – 2004 to 2007Associate – Fowler, Rodriguez & Chalos, Port Washington, NY – 2002 to 2004Associate – Clark, Atcheson & Reisert, New York, NY – 1999 to 2002Chief Officer, GS-13 – Military Sealift Command, U.S. Department of Defense – 1990 to 1996

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor Of Science - Bs