Shipping law firm Hill Dickinson has recruited a new partner for its London and Piraeus offices.

Ian Teare will split his time between the UK and Greece, when he joins the marine and trade practice in January.

Teare is managing partner of Wikborg Rein's Singapore office, where he also runs the casualty response team for Asia.

Tony Goldsmith, Hill Dickinson's new head of marine and trade, said: "I am immensely pleased to be able to welcome Ian Teare to Hill Dickinson.