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 21, 2022 | International Edition
Clifford Chance, Baker McKenzie Lead on $2.9B Saudi IPOThe two firms are on a run of form where big ticket Saudi IPOs are concerned.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
October 11, 2022 | International Edition
Major Law Firms Begin Overhauling Saudi Strategy Following Rule ChangeNorton Rose Fulbright, White & Case and Jones Day are among the firms already reviewing their options.
By Peter Shaw-Smith | Krishnan Nair
5 minute read
October 06, 2022 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Hires Away Al Tamimi Lawyer for Middle East Advocacy Unit LaunchThe hire underscores Clydes' Middle East push and its focus on expanding its advocacy portfolio.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
October 05, 2022 | International Edition
DLA Piper Expands Dubai IP Bench with PartnerThe hire comes amid an expanding digital universe in the Middle East and North Africa.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
October 04, 2022 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, Sullivan & Cromwell Lead Latest Saudi IPOThe float coincides with Saudi Aramco's efforts to ramp up production capacity.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
September 29, 2022 | International Edition
Curtis Mallet Bolsters Riyadh Office with Ex-General Counsel HireSaudi Arabia's relaxing of certain 'who can practice' rules earlier this year has created a flurry of interest within the global legal community.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
September 29, 2022 | International Edition
Linklaters Adds Dubai Energy Partner from Covington & BurlingThe Magic Circle firm has been on keen form in the Middle East in recent years, with its sights set on expanding in the region.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
September 28, 2022 | International Edition
Battle for the Throne: Is Saudi Arabia About to Become Law's Middle East Hub?$7 trillion in investment and relaxing restrictions are turbocharging Saudi Arabia's bid to become the prime destination for the world's largest law firms.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
6 minute read
September 20, 2022 | International Edition
What's Happening in Europe, LatAm and the Middle East Legal Markets?Law.com International correspondents in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East share their predictions for the key markets.
By Anne Bagamery | Amy Guthrie | Peter Shaw-Smith
13 minute read
September 15, 2022 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie To Move Dubai OfficeDubai International Financial Centre is the likely new location of the firm's main UAE office.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
