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]

February 6, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Al Tamimi Hits Gowling, Trowers for Dubai Corporate Partner Duo

The Middle East powerhouse has set the pace for new hires in the region in 2023.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

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

Charles Russell Adds 2 Disputes Partners in Dubai, London

The new appointments hail from Clyde & Co and Norton Rose Fulbright.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
February 3, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Clyde & Co Adds Corporate Partner in Saudi Arabia

The firm is engaged in a strategic expansion of its corporate practice in the Middle East and Africa.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

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

DWF Adds Former Banking GC to Dubai Office

The new partner did stints with J.P. Morgan, Nomura Securities and Lehman Brothers before becoming general counsel at the British Arab Commercial Bank in London.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
January 25, 2023 | Middle East and Africa

Al Tamimi Creates Saudi Leadership Role

Al Tamimi & Co. has created a Saudi Arabia leadership role, as the Middle East heavyweight pivots its focus to the city.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

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

Al Tamimi Promotes Six to Partner

The promotions take place in the firm's UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain offices.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
December 22, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Clifford Chance, Addleshaws Advise DP World on $2.4B Investment in 3 UAE Assets

The deal follows the earlier sale of a $5bn tranche in June.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
December 14, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Cleary Gottlieb, Latham Advise on Latest Multi-Billion Dollar Saudi IPO

This is the third-largest IPO to take place in the Kingdom this year.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read
December 11, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Eversheds Supports Refugee Students on Path to Qualification

Initially, up to four refugees could become lawyers at Eversheds or one of its partner firms.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read
December 9, 2022 | Middle East and Africa

Charles Russell Speechlys Plucks Corporate Specialist From HFW in Dubai

Corporate matters and restructurings are gaining increasing importance in the Middle East.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

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