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 02, 2020 | International Edition
Dubai's Financial Hub Rolls Out 'Enhanced' Data Laws to Align With GDPRUK-headquartered Clyde & Co advised the Dubai International Financial Centre on a wideranging piece of legislation designed to modernise the hub's data regulations.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
May 28, 2020 | International Edition
The Emirates Report: Can Law's Gateway to the Middle East Survive the COVID-19 Storm?Historically, the UAE is the Middle East's legal hub. But could the pandemic, coupled with declining oil prices, put its status under strain?
By Peter Shaw-Smith
11 minute read
May 26, 2020 | International Edition
World Services Group Adds Lebanese Outfit to Growing Network of International Law FirmsThe rapidly expanding professional services network already counts the US's Hunton Andrews Kurth and the UK's Shoosmiths in its ranks.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
May 22, 2020 | International Edition
HFW Strengthens Middle East Practice, Relocates London PartnerA London partner moves to Dubai as part of a wider growth strategy in the region.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
May 07, 2020 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Strengthens Dubai Banking Team With Partner HireNicholas Robinson rejoins the firm after a year with Stephenson Harwood.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
April 16, 2020 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Advises UAE Client on UK Court's NMC Administration RulingNMC, the UAE's largest private sector healthcare group, is facing insolvency after announcing several billion dollars of debts.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
April 13, 2020 | International Edition
Saudi Drilling Giant Appoints Former Novartis Regional Legal Head as GCThe new general counsel was also previously in-house counsel for oil field major Halliburton.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
April 08, 2020 | International Edition
Gowling WLG Adds To Dubai BaseThe hire is rare in a slowing hiring market.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
March 10, 2020 | International Edition
Emirates Airline Appoints New Senior Vice President LegalThe lawyer previously worked at Linklaters Dubai office.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
1 minute read
March 05, 2020 | International Edition
Andersen Global Expands Middle East Presence With Dubai Bolt-OnThe partnership brings Andersen's global presence to around 5,000 professionals working across 167 locations worldwide.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
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