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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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February 03, 2023 | International Edition

Clyde & Co Adds Corporate Partner in Saudi Arabia

The firm is engaged in a strategic expansion of its corporate practice in the Middle East and Africa.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

January 27, 2023 | International Edition

DWF Adds Former Banking GC to Dubai Office

The 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

2 minute read

January 25, 2023 | International Edition

Al Tamimi Creates Saudi Leadership Role

Al Tamimi & Co. has created a Saudi Arabia leadership role, as the Middle East heavyweight pivots its focus to the city.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

January 11, 2023 | International Edition

Al Tamimi Promotes Six to Partner

The promotions take place in the firm's UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain offices.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

December 22, 2022 | International Edition

Clifford Chance, Addleshaws Advise DP World on $2.4B Investment in 3 UAE Assets

The deal follows the earlier sale of a $5bn tranche in June.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

December 14, 2022 | International Edition

Cleary Gottlieb, Latham Advise on Latest Multi-Billion Dollar Saudi IPO

This is the third-largest IPO to take place in the Kingdom this year.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

December 11, 2022 | International Edition

Eversheds Supports Refugee Students on Path to Qualification

Initially, up to four refugees could become lawyers at Eversheds or one of its partner firms.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read

December 09, 2022 | International Edition

Charles Russell Speechlys Plucks Corporate Specialist From HFW in Dubai

Corporate matters and restructurings are gaining increasing importance in the Middle East.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

December 07, 2022 | International Edition

Linklaters Appoints Next Middle East Managing Partner

The partner helped build the firm's regional capital markets practice.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

December 01, 2022 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Advises Abu Dhabi Port Operator on $681M Spanish Acquisition

AD Ports Group has ambitions to rapidly grow its container terminals through deals with global container shipping lines.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read