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]
July 06, 2023 | International Edition
Pair of International Firms Expand Middle East PracticesBaker McKenzie and Baker Botts are building in the region.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
June 29, 2023 | International Edition
Linklaters Advises on $5.6B of Residential Schemes in Saudi ArabiaThe first phase of the scheme aims to provide accommodation for up to 95,000 labourers at various project sites.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
June 28, 2023 | International Edition
Trio Advise on $888M Saudi Grain Products IPOThe first quarter saw a slowdown in the hectic pace of Gulf-based IPOs after strong years in 2021 and 2022.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
June 20, 2023 | International Edition
Reed Smith Snaps Up DLA Piper's UAE IP and Tech Law HeadThe firm has been steadily growing its presence in the Middle East.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
June 13, 2023 | International Edition
French Law Firm Opens in Abu DhabiThe firm now has 20 offices in Europe, the Middle East, North and sub-Saharan Africa.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
June 13, 2023 | International Edition
Linklaters, A&O Advise on £2.2B Offer for Payments BusinessLinklaters' financial sponsors team claims to have completed a series of recent 'high-profile' public-to-private transactions.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
June 06, 2023 | International Edition
Major Defection to Clyde & Co Rocks PwC Legal Middle EastThe 13-lawyer hire is thought to be among the biggest team moves ever to take place in the Middle East.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
June 02, 2023 | International Edition
International Firms Advise on $8.4B Saudi Green Hydrogen MegaprojectThe project, to be built near the NEOM industrial zone on the Saudi west coast, is "a game-changer for global energy transition," according to one of the law partners on the deal.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
June 01, 2023 | International Edition
Al Tamimi Relocates to King Abdullah Financial District in RiyadhThe major regional player steps up its visibility in the face of increased competition from international players.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
May 15, 2023 | International Edition
Why Some Lawyers Believe the Middle East Will One Day Become 'Globally Dominant' in LawAn onrush of new legislation and liberalizing markets have given rise to huge demand for legal services in the region.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
4 minute read
