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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April 28, 2021 | International Edition

Lawyers Buoyed as Qatar Considers Relaxing Foreign Ownership Rules

International law firms anticipate new work streams as Qatar introduces a draft law that, if passed, could liberalize the market for foreign investors.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

4 minute read

April 16, 2021 | International Edition

Reed Smith, HFW Tugged Into $900M Suez Dispute

Many more firms are expected to emerge as lawyers anticipate a growing spate of claims after the Ever Given ran aground in March, causing global trade disruption.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

3 minute read

March 26, 2021 | International Edition

Suez Drama: Legal Ramifications Will be Exponential, Lawyers Say

The growing delay in refloating the stranded Ever Given vessel, already costing billions a day, increases the likelihood of legal claims that could take years to resolve.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

4 minute read

March 02, 2021 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Cairo Base Adds Eversheds Partner

The hire brings public and private M&A, and equity capital markets expertise to the Egypt office.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

January 28, 2021 | International Edition

HSF Leads as Saudi Ministry Rolls Out Major Mining Investment Law

The sector is seen as a key plank in the Kingdom's plan to diversify its economy away from oil and gas.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

January 27, 2021 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright Appoints New Middle East Head

The move reflects the firm's renewed confidence in the region after the closure of its Abu Dhabi and Bahrain offices in the past three years.

By Peter Shaw-Smith

2 minute read

January 19, 2021 | International Edition

As Qatar Ends Feud With Arab Nations, Will the Region See an Influx of Big Law Firms?

Market report: Lawyers say that the Qatar projects market is likely to remain vibrant well after 2022, bolstered by the new deal. So could we see an influx of international firms into a region where they've previously struggled to maintain a presence?

By Peter Shaw-Smith

13 minute read