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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March 09, 2022 | International Edition

Taylor Wessing Plucks Al Tamimi's Head of Corporate

The partner is well known in Dubai for his commercial work.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

February 21, 2022 | International Edition

Latham & Watkins Leads On Latest Major Saudi IPO

The transaction values Saudi information security firm Elm Co at almost $2.75 billion.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

February 15, 2022 | International Edition

PwC Legal Eyes Expansions Into Egypt, Oman and Jordan

The legal arm's aggressive strategy in the region places it well ahead of its rivals

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read

February 10, 2022 | International Edition

PwC Legal Opens Office in Qatar

It is the latest expansive move by a Big Four player, with the Middle East being increasingly viewed as a region rich with opportunity.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

February 09, 2022 | International Edition

King & Spalding, Latham Advise on $2B Saudi Company Restructuring

Jubail-based Azmeel Contracting was one of the first Saudi companies to enter bankruptcy under a law that took effect in 2018.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read

February 08, 2022 | International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Refreshes Dubai Leadership With Duo Hire

The firm gets a new Islamic finance head, while former firmwide CEO Sharon White, who retires later this year, passes the torch as Dubai head to a new recruit.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

January 25, 2022 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie UAE Real Estate Head Jumps to Eversheds

The hire fills a gap after Eversheds' own regional real estate head left for Middle East heavyweight Al Tamimi in September.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

January 20, 2022 | International Edition

'Malicious': War of Words Breaks Out Between Big Law and Offshore Firms In $100M Kuwait-Cayman Case

The saga involves a handful of law firms, a Cayman Islands-based fund, the Kuwaiti government, questions of political intrigue, and many millions of dollars.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

5 minute read