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]
February 03, 2023 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Adds Corporate Partner in Saudi ArabiaThe firm is engaged in a strategic expansion of its corporate practice in the Middle East and Africa.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
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January 27, 2023 | International Edition
DWF Adds Former Banking GC to Dubai OfficeThe new partner did stints with J.P. Morgan, Nomura Securities and Lehman Brothers before becoming general counsel at the British Arab Commercial Bank in London.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
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January 25, 2023 | International Edition
Al Tamimi Creates Saudi Leadership RoleAl Tamimi & Co. has created a Saudi Arabia leadership role, as the Middle East heavyweight pivots its focus to the city.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
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January 11, 2023 | International Edition
Al Tamimi Promotes Six to PartnerThe promotions take place in the firm's UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain offices.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
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December 22, 2022 | International Edition
Clifford Chance, Addleshaws Advise DP World on $2.4B Investment in 3 UAE AssetsThe deal follows the earlier sale of a $5bn tranche in June.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
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December 14, 2022 | International Edition
Cleary Gottlieb, Latham Advise on Latest Multi-Billion Dollar Saudi IPOThis is the third-largest IPO to take place in the Kingdom this year.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
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December 11, 2022 | International Edition
Eversheds Supports Refugee Students on Path to QualificationInitially, up to four refugees could become lawyers at Eversheds or one of its partner firms.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
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December 09, 2022 | International Edition
Charles Russell Speechlys Plucks Corporate Specialist From HFW in DubaiCorporate matters and restructurings are gaining increasing importance in the Middle East.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
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December 07, 2022 | International Edition
Linklaters Appoints Next Middle East Managing PartnerThe partner helped build the firm's regional capital markets practice.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
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December 01, 2022 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Advises Abu Dhabi Port Operator on $681M Spanish AcquisitionAD Ports Group has ambitions to rapidly grow its container terminals through deals with global container shipping lines.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
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