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]

April 16, 2020

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

1 minute read
April 13, 2020 | Middle East and Africa

Saudi Drilling Giant Appoints Former Novartis Regional Legal Head as GC

The new general counsel was also previously in-house counsel for oil field major Halliburton.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

1 minute read
April 8, 2020 | Middle East and Africa

Gowling WLG Adds To Dubai Base

The hire is rare in a slowing hiring market.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

1 minute read
March 10, 2020 | Middle East and Africa

Emirates Airline Appoints New Senior Vice President Legal

The lawyer previously worked at Linklaters Dubai office.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

1 minute read
March 5, 2020 | Middle East and Africa

Andersen Global Expands Middle East Presence With Dubai Bolt-On

The partnership brings Andersen's global presence to around 5,000 professionals working across 167 locations worldwide.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

1 minute read

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