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]
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
November 08, 2024 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, Greenberg Traurig, Clyde & Co. Expand In Middle EastCapital markets, regulatory & arbitration teams are growing in the Middle East.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
October 30, 2024 | International Edition
Ogier, Baker McKenzie Secure Win as U.K. Dismisses Cayman PE Fund's Appeal in $100M Kuwaiti Fraud CaseKuwaiti investors plan to carry on their legal battle in the Cayman Islands Grand Court over allegations of fraud and corruption involving fund managers at Wellspring Capital Group and KGL Investment Company Asia.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
October 25, 2024 | International Edition
Is Saudi Arabia's Khoshaim & Associates' Abu Dhabi Debut a Harbinger of Change?Sources indicate that a reversal in traffic, that has to date overwhelmingly moved in the other direction, could be on the horizon.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
5 minute read
October 21, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters Leads on $2B Omani Energy IPO, the GCC's Largest This YearThe Gulf Cooperation Council is one of the world's most active regions for IPOs.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
October 04, 2024 | International Edition
Skadden to Launch First Middle East Office in Abu DhabiAlthough law firms have for years advised entities in the region from afar, a presence on the ground is now seen as necessary.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
September 19, 2024 | International Edition
Iraq Telecom Wins $3B in Arbitral Awards against former Kurdish PartnerIraq Telecom won two arbitrations against Korek Telecom in rulings that involved loan and shareholder disputes linked to bribery and fraud.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
September 03, 2024 | International Edition
Ashurst Hires Addleshaw Goddard Disputes Head in the Middle EastMeanwhile, Charles Russell Speechlys has hired from PwC in Doha.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
August 29, 2024 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Petitions US Appeals Court For Rehearing in $474M Dubai-Djibouti DisputeDjibouti argued that Quinn Emanuel lacks proper authorization to represent Dubai's Doraleh Container Terminal SA in the long-running case.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
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