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]
March 21, 2023 | International Edition
Middle East Firms Habib Al Mulla and Hage-Chahine Agree Tie-UpAfter a rift with Baker McKenzie, Habib Al Mulla & Partners has formed an alliance with a regional firm.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
March 15, 2023 | International Edition
Greenberg Traurig Launches Saudi Joint Venture With Rival's Former Relationship FirmThe firm already operates an office in Tel Aviv.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
March 15, 2023 | International Edition
Shearman Loses More Partners in Dubai and ParisThe firm has lost its former Paris M&A head as well as another Middle East partner, which leaves it with just one partner in Dubai.
By Peter Shaw-Smith | Laura Beveridge
2 minute read
March 14, 2023 | International Edition
As Capital Markets Struggle Worldwide, in the Middle East, Things are Only Heating UpWith a string of multi-billion dollar IPOs happening and many more expected, Big Law is moving in.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
10 minute read
March 14, 2023 | International Edition
Gibson Dunn, Allen & Overy Lead on $2.5B Abu Dhabi IPOIn 2022, UAE IPOs raised almost $12bn, with a further $10bn being issued in Saudi Arabia.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
March 09, 2023 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie UAE Adds 2 Partners from White & Case and EYAfter ending its UAE partnership, the firm is keen to boost recruitment in the region.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
March 06, 2023 | International Edition
Latham, Clifford Chance and HSF to Establish Saudi Presences After Government Grants LicencesThe Saudi government has granted a handful of foreign law firms licences to practice in a major liberalization of its legal market.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
4 minute read
March 02, 2023 | International Edition
Milbank Counsels on $1.5B Saudi Aramco Gas Pipeline Sukuk DealIn recent years, Milbank's finance group has placed a special focus on financing work that complies with Islamic finance principles.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
March 01, 2023 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Boosts Saudi Practice with Corporate Partner HireThe firm is embarking upon one of the most ambitious international expansion strategies among U.K.-headquartered law firms.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
February 24, 2023 | International Edition
Al Tamimi Hires Dubai Shipping Partner from Rival Hadef & PartnersThe firm is capitalizing on the continuing growth in the transport and logistics markets.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
