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 25, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Clyde & Co Hires Morgan Lewis Dubai Partner

Watson Farley & Williams has also added an energy partner to its Dubai office.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
April 19, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Clyde & Co Hires Simmons Middle East Insurance Head in Dubai

International firms continue to build their Middle East presences, amid intensifying competition between the UAE and an emergent Saudi Arabia.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
April 13, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

White & Case Boosts Saudi Presence with Finance Partner

It is the latest in a string of moves by international firms that underscore the growing importance of capital markets in the Kingdom.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
March 30, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Linklaters Breaks Into Riyadh as Squire Forms Local Alliance

The steady stream of law firm announcements points to the growing importance of the Kingdom.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
March 29, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Akin Gump Doubles Office Footprint in Dubai Amid 'Sustained Growth'

Over half a dozen international law firms now list offices at ICD Brookfield Place at the Dubai International Financial Centre.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
March 27, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Ranked: The Largest Law Firms in the Middle East

Local firm Al Tamimi and international firms Clyde & Co, DLA Piper and White & Case ranked well in the table, based on research by Law.com International.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

5 minute read
March 27, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Dentons and Greenberg Cement Riyadh Presences

Dentons has joined a handful of international law firms to be granted a foreign law firm licence by the Saudi Ministry of Justice.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read
March 21, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Pinsent Masons Plucks Real Estate Partner From Norton Rose in Dubai

Real estate developers, lenders and investors in the region continue to be extremely busy.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
March 21, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Middle East Firms Habib Al Mulla and Hage-Chahine Agree Tie-Up

After a rift with Baker McKenzie, Habib Al Mulla & Partners has formed an alliance with a regional firm.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read
March 15, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Greenberg Traurig Launches Saudi Joint Venture With Rival's Former Relationship Firm

The firm already operates an office in Tel Aviv.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

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