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]
February 23, 2023 | International Edition
KWM Disputes Veteran Tim Taylor Joins Dubai BoutiqueThe high profile King's Counsel has plied his trade in both the UK and the Middle East.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
February 07, 2023 | International Edition
Litigation Funder Burford Capital Launches in Middle East to Meet Growing DemandWhile the firm does not claim first-mover advantage in the region, it believes the litigation funding market there is far from saturated.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
February 06, 2023 | International Edition
Al Tamimi Hits Gowling, Trowers for Dubai Corporate Partner DuoThe Middle East powerhouse has set the pace for new hires in the region in 2023.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
February 06, 2023 | International Edition
Charles Russell Adds 2 Disputes Partners in Dubai, LondonThe new appointments hail from Clyde & Co and Norton Rose Fulbright.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
February 03, 2023 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Adds Corporate Partner in Saudi ArabiaThe firm is engaged in a strategic expansion of its corporate practice in the Middle East and Africa.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
January 27, 2023 | International Edition
DWF Adds Former Banking GC to Dubai OfficeThe new partner did stints with J.P. Morgan, Nomura Securities and Lehman Brothers before becoming general counsel at the British Arab Commercial Bank in London.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
January 25, 2023 | International Edition
Al Tamimi Creates Saudi Leadership RoleAl Tamimi & Co. has created a Saudi Arabia leadership role, as the Middle East heavyweight pivots its focus to the city.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
January 11, 2023 | International Edition
Al Tamimi Promotes Six to PartnerThe promotions take place in the firm's UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain offices.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
December 22, 2022 | International Edition
Clifford Chance, Addleshaws Advise DP World on $2.4B Investment in 3 UAE AssetsThe deal follows the earlier sale of a $5bn tranche in June.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
December 14, 2022 | International Edition
Cleary Gottlieb, Latham Advise on Latest Multi-Billion Dollar Saudi IPOThis is the third-largest IPO to take place in the Kingdom this year.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
