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]

March 15, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Shearman Loses More Partners in Dubai and Paris

The firm has lost its former Paris M&A head as well as another Middle East partner, which leaves it with just one partner in Dubai.

By Peter Shaw-Smith | Laura Beveridge

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

As Capital Markets Struggle Worldwide, in the Middle East, Things are Only Heating Up

With a string of multi-billion dollar IPOs happening and many more expected, Big Law is moving in.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

10 minute read
March 14, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Gibson Dunn, Allen & Overy Lead on $2.5B Abu Dhabi IPO

In 2022, UAE IPOs raised almost $12bn, with a further $10bn being issued in Saudi Arabia.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
March 9, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Baker McKenzie UAE Adds 2 Partners from White & Case and EY

After ending its UAE partnership, the firm is keen to boost recruitment in the region.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

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

Latham, Clifford Chance and HSF to Establish Saudi Presences After Government Grants Licences

The Saudi government has granted a handful of foreign law firms licences to practice in a major liberalization of its legal market.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

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

Milbank Counsels on $1.5B Saudi Aramco Gas Pipeline Sukuk Deal

In recent years, Milbank's finance group has placed a special focus on financing work that complies with Islamic finance principles.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read
March 1, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Clyde & Co Boosts Saudi Practice with Corporate Partner Hire

The firm is embarking upon one of the most ambitious international expansion strategies among U.K.-headquartered law firms.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
February 24, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Al Tamimi Hires Dubai Shipping Partner from Rival Hadef & Partners

The firm is capitalizing on the continuing growth in the transport and logistics markets.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
February 23, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

KWM Disputes Veteran Tim Taylor Joins Dubai Boutique

The high profile King's Counsel has plied his trade in both the UK and the Middle East.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
February 7, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Litigation Funder Burford Capital Launches in Middle East to Meet Growing Demand

While the firm does not claim first-mover advantage in the region, it believes the litigation funding market there is far from saturated.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read

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