About
DeanePartnerLocationVancouverPhone604.640.4250Contact[email protected] Testimonials— Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 (formerly Who's Who Legal)"He is an incredibly smart lawyer and a formidable opponent"— Lexology Index: Arbitration 2025 (formerly Who’s Who Legal)Peers and clients say: "Robert is smart and effective" "He commands respect" "In the international arbitration space, Robert is the best of what Canada has to offer" "He provides strategic, measured and compelling advice."— Chambers Global 2025"Rob is one of those solid counsels who are good at everything."— Chambers Canada 2024 (Litigation)"Robert is an absolutely phenomenal lawyer who is also exceptionally personable."— Global Arbitration Review 2023“Robert Deane is particularly strong and should be considered as lead counsel in an arbitration. He is particularly good both in preparation and at a hearing.” — Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 (formerly Who's Who Legal)"He is an incredibly smart lawyer and a formidable opponent"— Lexology Index: Arbitration 2025 (formerly Who’s Who Legal)Peers and clients say: "Robert is smart and effective" "He commands respect" "In the international arbitration space, Robert is the best of what Canada has to offer" "He provides strategic, measured and compelling advice."— Chambers Global 2025"Rob is one of those solid counsels who are good at everything."— Chambers Canada 2024 (Litigation)"Robert is an absolutely phenomenal lawyer who is also exceptionally personable."— Global Arbitration Review 2023“Robert Deane is particularly strong and should be considered as lead counsel in an arbitration. He is particularly good both in preparation and at a hearing.”
Education
PresentationFaculty, Singapore International Arbitration Academy, National University of Singapore – Centre for International Law, November 2015; Singapore
Faculty, Singapore International Arbitration Academy, National University of Singapore – Centre for International Law, November 2015; Singapore
PublicationAuthor, “Varying the Plaintiff’s Burden: An Efficient Approach to Interlocutory Injunctions to Preserve Future Money Judgments”, (1999), 49 University of Toronto Law Journal 1
Author, “Varying the Plaintiff’s Burden: An Efficient Approach to Interlocutory Injunctions to Preserve Future Money Judgments”, (1999), 49 University of Toronto Law Journal 1
International speaking engagements: invited to speak at seminars and conferences around the world, including National University of Singapore, Ireland, and the U.S.