Peter Shaw-Smith is the Middle East-based correspondent for Law.com International. He writes about lawyers and legal issues across the Middle East. His coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected]
June 08, 2020 | International Edition
Ex-Clyde & Co Partner Launches Disputes Boutique in Abu DhabiThe new firm focuses on construction disputes across the Middle East and Africa.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
June 04, 2020 | International Edition
Lawyers Oppose Introducing Arbitration Appeals Process, Survey RevealsNearly three-quarters of respondents to a survey conducted by BCLP said the time and costliness of arbitrations would make appeals more trouble than they're worth.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
June 03, 2020 | International Edition
US Litigation Funder Launches in IsraelIsrael's litigation funding sector has grown in the past year, with U.K. and U.S. funders setting up in the region.
By ALM Staff
3 minute read
June 03, 2020 | International Edition
Andersen Global Expands Middle East Presence With Qatar Tie-UpIt is the advisory giant's latest push into the region, having recently added bases in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
June 02, 2020 | International Edition
Dubai's Financial Hub Rolls Out 'Enhanced' Data Laws to Align With GDPRUK-headquartered Clyde & Co advised the Dubai International Financial Centre on a wideranging piece of legislation designed to modernise the hub's data regulations.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
May 28, 2020 | International Edition
The Emirates Report: Can Law's Gateway to the Middle East Survive the COVID-19 Storm?Historically, the UAE is the Middle East's legal hub. But could the pandemic, coupled with declining oil prices, put its status under strain?
By Peter Shaw-Smith
11 minute read
May 26, 2020 | International Edition
World Services Group Adds Lebanese Outfit to Growing Network of International Law FirmsThe rapidly expanding professional services network already counts the US's Hunton Andrews Kurth and the UK's Shoosmiths in its ranks.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
May 22, 2020 | International Edition
HFW Strengthens Middle East Practice, Relocates London PartnerA London partner moves to Dubai as part of a wider growth strategy in the region.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
May 07, 2020 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Strengthens Dubai Banking Team With Partner HireNicholas Robinson rejoins the firm after a year with Stephenson Harwood.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
April 16, 2020 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Advises UAE Client on UK Court's NMC Administration RulingNMC, the UAE's largest private sector healthcare group, is facing insolvency after announcing several billion dollars of debts.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
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