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]
October 04, 2023 | International Edition
CMS' Expansive Burst Continues with Saudi LaunchThe firm's new licence to practice in the Kingdom follows a feverish period of global expansion, with combinations and tie-ups in Mexico, Brazil and Mozambique.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
October 03, 2023 | International Edition
Squire Patton Boggs Opens Office in BeirutThe move represents a bold step as Lebanon is still in the grip of a major political and economic crisis.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
October 02, 2023 | International Edition
Eversheds Swipes Corporate Partner from Freshfields in Saudi ArabiaIn recent years, several major firms have boosted their corporate M&A practices in the Kingdom.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
September 26, 2023 | International Edition
Addleshaws, Morgan Lewis Add Disputes Lawyers in DubaiAddleshaw Goddard has tapped Clifford Chance for a construction expert as an arbitration specialist has joined Morgan Lewis from Al Tamimi.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
September 20, 2023 | International Edition
King & Spalding Obtains Foreign Law License to Operate in Saudi ArabiaAs Bracewell appoints partner to the firm's corporate and securities practice in Dubai.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
September 19, 2023 | International Edition
We're Both 'Niche' and In With The 'Big Boys': Al Tamimi Managing Partner Lays Out Firm's Regional Expansion PlansThe firm, which topped Law.com International's Middle East rankings earlier this year, is eyeing new offices in the region—as well as sub-Saharan Africa.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
9 minute read
September 18, 2023 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Hires One and Loses Another in the UAEThe firm recently moved its office to the Dubai International Financial Centre, and has made several lateral appointments in the Middle East region.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
September 14, 2023 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Swoops for Tax Expert as UAE Implements New Corporate Tax RegimeThe tax will be effective in financial years starting on or after June 1, 2023.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
August 31, 2023 | International Edition
Addleshaw Goddard, DWF Scale Up in Dubai with Partner HiresSeveral law firms are scaling up in the Middle East amid liberalizing markets.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
July 11, 2023 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, Baker Botts Continue Middle East Expansion with LateralsInternational law firms continue to steadily expand their presences in one of the commercial world's fastest growing regions.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
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