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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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August 31, 2023 | International Edition

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 | International Edition

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 06, 2023 | International Edition

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

June 29, 2023 | International Edition

Linklaters Advises on $5.6B of Residential Schemes in Saudi Arabia

The first phase of the scheme aims to provide accommodation for up to 95,000 labourers at various project sites.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

June 28, 2023 | International Edition

Trio Advise on $888M Saudi Grain Products IPO

The first quarter saw a slowdown in the hectic pace of Gulf-based IPOs after strong years in 2021 and 2022.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

June 20, 2023 | International Edition

Reed Smith Snaps Up DLA Piper's UAE IP and Tech Law Head

The firm has been steadily growing its presence in the Middle East.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

June 13, 2023 | International Edition

French Law Firm Opens in Abu Dhabi

The firm now has 20 offices in Europe, the Middle East, North and sub-Saharan Africa.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

June 13, 2023 | International Edition

Linklaters, A&O Advise on £2.2B Offer for Payments Business

Linklaters' financial sponsors team claims to have completed a series of recent 'high-profile' public-to-private transactions.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

June 06, 2023 | International Edition

Major Defection to Clyde & Co Rocks PwC Legal Middle East

The 13-lawyer hire is thought to be among the biggest team moves ever to take place in the Middle East.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read

June 02, 2023 | International Edition

International Firms Advise on $8.4B Saudi Green Hydrogen Megaproject

The project, to be built near the NEOM industrial zone on the Saudi west coast, is "a game-changer for global energy transition," according to one of the law partners on the deal.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

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