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]
June 23, 2021 | International Edition
Winds of Change: The Slow But Sure Emergence of Female Law Firm Leaders In the Middle East"Men would refuse to shake my hand," says a female regional managing partner of a U.S. firm. But, though some may view it as a latecomer to the diversity cause, the conversation is shifting in this ultra-conservative region of the world.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
10 minute read
June 21, 2021 | International Edition
UK Firm Launches In Oman, Joining Growing TrendOman is gaining increasing attention from international firms as it also acts as a mid-point for UAE and India businesses.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
June 18, 2021 | International Edition
HSF Hires Ex-Linklaters Veteran In DubaiThe firm is looking to benefit from a regional focus on domestic investment, tourism and renewable energy.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
June 09, 2021 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Adds UAE Corporate TrioThe trio come from King & Spalding and Linklaters.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
June 07, 2021 | International Edition
'Other Firms See the Region as a Forgotten Child': Why (and How) Reed Smith is Focusing On the Middle EastIn the Middle East competition is heating up on the back of renewed economic optimism and diversification. And international law firms with deep roots in the region, like Reed Smith, are helping set the pace.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
7 minute read
June 01, 2021 | International Edition
PwC Legal Aims to Disrupt the Status Quo in the Middle EastThe Big Four firm's legal arm expects to double its growth in the region in the next three years.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
6 minute read
June 01, 2021 | International Edition
Latham & Watkins Lures Saudi M&A Partner From US RivalThe appointment is expected to boost the firm's regional expertise in energy projects and cross-border transactions.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
May 28, 2021 | International Edition
Shearman & Sterling Leads on ADNOC Distribution's Equity and Bond OfferingThe combined $1.64 billion offering is the first of its kind in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
May 14, 2021 | International Edition
'We Had to Go to the Bomb Shelter': Local Lawyers On Edge as Middle East Hostilities EscalateLaw.com International spoke to lawyers on both sides of the divide to understand more about the situation on the ground. Many are housebound and in fear as more than 100 people are declared dead in Gaza, and around eight in Israel as the threat of war descends.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
8 minute read
May 05, 2021 | International Edition
Latham Fronts Trio of Firms on £4B Kuwait DealThe transaction, which also involved Kuwaiti and Danish law firms, is expected to close in the third quarter.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
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