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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June 09, 2022 | International Edition

Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance Lead as UAE's DP World Secures Multi-Billion Dollar Investment

The long term deal will give Canadian global institutional investor CDPQ a 22% stake in a new joint venture.

By Peter Shaw-Smith | Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

May 20, 2022 | International Edition

Heavyweight Trio Lead on Latest Big Ticket Middle East IPO

Oil-rich Abu Dhabi has seen a flurry of IPOs in recent quarters.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

May 11, 2022 | International Edition

HSF Adds M&A Expert in Riyadh Amid Saudi Growth Drive

The firm is expanding its regional corporate and regulatory team with a view to progressing in the rapidly growing Saudi market.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

May 05, 2022 | International Edition

Alvarez & Marsal Launches $2.5B Claim Against EY

Quinn Emanuel is advising on a claim alleging negligence by the Big Four auditor over a seven-year period.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

April 12, 2022 | International Edition

How Quinn Emanuel Helped Rescue NMC Group From Multi-Billion Dollar Collapse

The firm employed locally novel techniques to help the UAE health group avert collapse.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

5 minute read

April 05, 2022 | International Edition

King & Spalding Appoints New Middle East Head as Heavyweight Retires

The changing of the guard sees an Islamic Shariah specialist take over the firm's helm.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

March 28, 2022 | International Edition

Arbitration Team Exits Gibson Dunn For Rival in Dubai

The appointments are said to be among the most significant moves seen by the Dubai market in recent years.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read

March 23, 2022 | International Edition

UAE and Russia: The Issues Facing Lawyers Occupying that Awkward (Neutral) Middle Ground

In that awkward middle ground between the West and Russia, lawyers in the UAE are contending with all sorts of issues around a potential influx of Russian money, a spike in oil prices, as well as weighing up their professional responsibilities as lawyers with 'morality'.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

7 minute read