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]

August 21, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

HFW Hires Clyde & Co Duo, Says it is Now 'Unquestionably The Number One Shipping Practice' in the Middle East

Pinsent Masons has also launched a Dubai TMT practice with a partner hire from Al Tamimi.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read
August 11, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Gowling WLG Bolsters Middle East Presence with Abu Dhabi Launch

The firm adds to its Dubai office, as the UAE gains in importance particularly after the fallout of Russia's war in Ukraine.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
August 11, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Latham & Watkins Picks Up Another Big Ticket Saudi IPO

The latest IPO involves fast-food chain operator Alamar Foods, which runs more than 520 regional Domino's outlets in 11 countries.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
August 10, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Al Tamimi Rehires Partner as Digital and Data Head

The partner, previously based in Australia, joins the firm in Dubai as digital transformation accelerates across the region.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
August 9, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Allen & Overy Advises on 2nd Middle East Fintech Deal in a Year

The deal sees buy now pay later fintech firm Tabby secure $150 million in funding.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
July 15, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Biden's Saudi Trip a 'Triumph of Realism Over Idealism,' Lawyers Say, Despite Human Rights Concerns

Biden makes his trip in an atmosphere of disapproval. But lawyers say tighter commercial relations with the Middle East nation are a must.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

9 minute read
July 1, 2022

Stephenson Harwood Hopes to Bounce Back With Bold New Strategy

A goal of doubling revenues by 2026 depends on optimization of the firm's eight-office international network.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

8 minute read
June 30, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Quintet of Firms Advises on $1.9B Middle East Renewables Transaction

The deal presages the creation of a global clean energy powerhouse that consolidates the UAE's renewable energy and green hydrogen efforts.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read
June 9, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance Lead as UAE's DP World Secures Multi-Billion Dollar Investment

The long term deal will give Canadian global institutional investor CDPQ a 22% stake in a new joint venture.

By Peter Shaw-Smith | Krishnan Nair

3 minute read
May 20, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Heavyweight Trio Lead on Latest Big Ticket Middle East IPO

Oil-rich Abu Dhabi has seen a flurry of IPOs in recent quarters.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

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