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]
January 23, 2025 | International Edition
Law Firms Benefit From Rise of Family Conglomerate IPOs in Middle East countriesAs third and fourth generations take over, businesses are finding it difficult to manage the complexities of family transition without legal advisers.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
5 minute read
January 08, 2025 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, White & Case, and Latham Lead on Saudi and UAE DealsThe deals underline the growing sophistication of the Middle East’s equity and debt capital markets.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
January 06, 2025 | International Edition
Cleary Hires Former Clifford Chance Corporate Partner in Abu Dhabi PushThe move reflects the increasing attractiveness of the UAE capital for work driven by some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth and other funds.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
December 17, 2024 | International Edition
Simmons & Simmons Leads $240M Case Against KPMG, Longest Trial in DIFC HistoryInvestors, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, flagged problems with Abraaj’s healthcare funds, leading to allegations of financial misconduct.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
December 10, 2024 | International Edition
Middle East Moves: Clyde & Co, Pinsent Masons, Greenberg Traurig, and More Key HiresThe Middle East market is seeing significant expansion with Clyde & Co, DWF, Pinsent Masons, and Greenberg Traurig all bolstering their teams.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
December 02, 2024 | International Edition
Gibson Dunn, Linklaters Advise on Talabat’s $2BN IPO in World’s Largest Tech IPO of 2024Talabat’s restaurant, takeaway, and food delivery business is the world’s largest tech IPO this year.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
November 27, 2024 | Law.com
Red Tape, Talent Wars & Pricey Office Space Greet Firms Entering Saudi ArabiaAs firms vie to enter the Kingdom, licensing delays, strict hiring quotas, and fierce competition for resources are testing their resolve.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
5 minute read
November 27, 2024 | International Edition
Saudi Arabia: Red Tape, Talent Wars & Pricey Office Space Greet Global Law FirmsAs firms vie to enter the Kingdom, licensing delays, strict hiring quotas, and fierce competition for resources are testing their resolve.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
5 minute read
November 18, 2024 | International Edition
Kuwait’s Meysan & Saudi’s Hammad & Al-Mehdar Lay Groundwork for MergerThe Saudi firm’s West coast strength was a deciding factor in the move.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
November 18, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters Launches Funds Advisory Practice in Abu DhabiThe move comes amid a steady procession of wealth and digital asset managers into the city.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
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