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]
September 07, 2022 | International Edition
Linklaters Boosts Middle East TMT Practice with Simmons HireThe firm is expanding its expertise in this area as the region sees a boom in fintech, crypto and virtual asset developments.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
September 02, 2022 | International Edition
Baker Botts Builds in Riyadh with Baker McKenzie Corporate Partner HireThe firm's association office in Saudi Arabia makes a hire after it parted ways with a partner last year.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
August 21, 2022 | International Edition
HFW Hires Clyde & Co Duo, Says it is Now 'Unquestionably The Number One Shipping Practice' in the Middle EastPinsent Masons has also launched a Dubai TMT practice with a partner hire from Al Tamimi.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
August 11, 2022 | International Edition
Gowling WLG Bolsters Middle East Presence with Abu Dhabi LaunchThe firm adds to its Dubai office, as the UAE gains in importance particularly after the fallout of Russia's war in Ukraine.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
August 11, 2022 | International Edition
Latham & Watkins Picks Up Another Big Ticket Saudi IPOThe latest IPO involves fast-food chain operator Alamar Foods, which runs more than 520 regional Domino's outlets in 11 countries.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
August 10, 2022 | International Edition
Al Tamimi Rehires Partner as Digital and Data HeadThe partner, previously based in Australia, joins the firm in Dubai as digital transformation accelerates across the region.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
August 09, 2022 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Advises on 2nd Middle East Fintech Deal in a YearThe deal sees buy now pay later fintech firm Tabby secure $150 million in funding.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
July 15, 2022 | International Edition
Biden's Saudi Trip a 'Triumph of Realism Over Idealism,' Lawyers Say, Despite Human Rights ConcernsBiden makes his trip in an atmosphere of disapproval. But lawyers say tighter commercial relations with the Middle East nation are a must.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
9 minute read
July 01, 2022 | International Edition
Stephenson Harwood Hopes to Bounce Back With Bold New StrategyA goal of doubling revenues by 2026 depends on optimization of the firm's eight-office international network.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
8 minute read
June 30, 2022 | International Edition
Quintet of Firms Advises on $1.9B Middle East Renewables TransactionThe deal presages the creation of a global clean energy powerhouse that consolidates the UAE's renewable energy and green hydrogen efforts.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
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