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]

October 3, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Squire Patton Boggs Opens Office in Beirut

The move represents a bold step as Lebanon is still in the grip of a major political and economic crisis.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
October 2, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Eversheds Swipes Corporate Partner from Freshfields in Saudi Arabia

In recent years, several major firms have boosted their corporate M&A practices in the Kingdom.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
September 26, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Addleshaws, Morgan Lewis Add Disputes Lawyers in Dubai

Addleshaw Goddard has tapped Clifford Chance for a construction expert as an arbitration specialist has joined Morgan Lewis from Al Tamimi.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
September 20, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

King & Spalding Obtains Foreign Law License to Operate in Saudi Arabia

As Bracewell appoints partner to the firm's corporate and securities practice in Dubai.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read
September 19, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

We're Both 'Niche' and In With The 'Big Boys': Al Tamimi Managing Partner Lays Out Firm's Regional Expansion Plans

The firm, which topped Law.com International's Middle East rankings earlier this year, is eyeing new offices in the region—as well as sub-Saharan Africa.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

9 minute read
September 18, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Baker McKenzie Hires One and Loses Another in the UAE

The firm recently moved its office to the Dubai International Financial Centre, and has made several lateral appointments in the Middle East region.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
September 14, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Clyde & Co Swoops for Tax Expert as UAE Implements New Corporate Tax Regime

The tax will be effective in financial years starting on or after June 1, 2023.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
August 31, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Addleshaw Goddard, DWF Scale Up in Dubai with Partner Hires

Several law firms are scaling up in the Middle East amid liberalizing markets.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
July 11, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Baker McKenzie, Baker Botts Continue Middle East Expansion with Laterals

International law firms continue to steadily expand their presences in one of the commercial world's fastest growing regions.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
July 6, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Pair of International Firms Expand Middle East Practices

Baker McKenzie and Baker Botts are building in the region.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

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