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]
April 27, 2023 | International Edition
DWF Splits with Global Infrastructure Co-Head in Dubai, But Adds 2 Other PartnersThe departure sees HFW continue to grow its Middle East presence.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
April 25, 2023 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Hires Morgan Lewis Dubai PartnerWatson Farley & Williams has also added an energy partner to its Dubai office.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
April 19, 2023 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Hires Simmons Middle East Insurance Head in DubaiInternational firms continue to build their Middle East presences, amid intensifying competition between the UAE and an emergent Saudi Arabia.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
April 13, 2023 | International Edition
White & Case Boosts Saudi Presence with Finance PartnerIt is the latest in a string of moves by international firms that underscore the growing importance of capital markets in the Kingdom.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
March 30, 2023 | International Edition
Linklaters Breaks Into Riyadh as Squire Forms Local AllianceThe steady stream of law firm announcements points to the growing importance of the Kingdom.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
March 29, 2023 | International Edition
Akin Gump Doubles Office Footprint in Dubai Amid 'Sustained Growth'Over half a dozen international law firms now list offices at ICD Brookfield Place at the Dubai International Financial Centre.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
March 27, 2023 | International Edition
Ranked: The Largest Law Firms in the Middle EastLocal firm Al Tamimi and international firms Clyde & Co, DLA Piper and White & Case ranked well in the table, based on research by Law.com International.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
5 minute read
March 27, 2023 | International Edition
Dentons and Greenberg Cement Riyadh PresencesDentons has joined a handful of international law firms to be granted a foreign law firm licence by the Saudi Ministry of Justice.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
March 21, 2023 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Plucks Real Estate Partner From Norton Rose in DubaiReal estate developers, lenders and investors in the region continue to be extremely busy.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
March 21, 2023 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Plucks Real Estate Partner From Norton Rose in DubaiReal estate developers, lenders and investors in the region continue to be extremely busy.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
