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Peter Shaw-Smith

Peter Shaw-Smith

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]

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June 08, 2020 | International Edition

Ex-Clyde & Co Partner Launches Disputes Boutique in Abu Dhabi

The 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 Reveals

Nearly 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 Israel

Israel'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-Up

It 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 GDPR

UK-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 Firms

The 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 Partner

A 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 Hire

Nicholas 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 Ruling

NMC, 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