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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]
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February 4, 2025
Kirkland, Pinsent Masons, Simmons Boost Middle East Practices With Key Hires
Middle East firms are boosting their financial regulation, fintech, and dispute resolution practices through high-profile hires, reflecting the region’s evolving legal landscape.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
1 minute read
January 31, 2025
Eversheds Sutherland Outgoing Co-CEO to Move to Dubai to Spur Regional Growth
Existing Middle East managing partner Tawfiq Tabbaa will retain his role, with Lee Ranson having a wider focus to bring in the firm’s Asia business.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
1 minute read
January 28, 2025
Al Tamimi & Co. Appoints New COO to Help Drive Sub-Saharan Africa Expansion
Al Tamimi & Co. hires Howard Kennedy's Rob Ashing as COO to accelerate its expansion into sub-Saharan Africa and strengthen its regional leadership in the Middle East.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
1 minute read
January 27, 2025
2 Middle East Regional Firms to Merge in the UAE
The planned merger marks the third such match-up in the region in two years.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
1 minute read
January 27, 2025
Latham, Cleary, Clifford Chance Help Middle East Sovereign Wealth Funds Monetise Assets
Latham, Cleary and others are advising Middle East sovereign wealth funds on major investments, including Saudi and Omani deals aimed at boosting the region’s tech, logistics, and infrastructure sectors.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
1 minute read
January 23, 2025
Law Firms Benefit From Rise of Family Conglomerate IPOs in Middle East countries
As 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
1 minute read
January 8, 2025
Baker McKenzie, White & Case, and Latham Lead on Saudi and UAE Deals
The deals underline the growing sophistication of the Middle East’s equity and debt capital markets.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
1 minute read
January 6, 2025
Cleary Hires Former Clifford Chance Corporate Partner in Abu Dhabi Push
The 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
1 minute read
December 17, 2024
Simmons & Simmons Leads $240M Case Against KPMG, Longest Trial in DIFC History
Investors, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, flagged problems with Abraaj’s healthcare funds, leading to allegations of financial misconduct.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
1 minute read
December 10, 2024
Middle East Moves: Clyde & Co, Pinsent Masons, Greenberg Traurig, and More Key Hires
The Middle East market is seeing significant expansion with Clyde & Co, DWF, Pinsent Masons, and Greenberg Traurig all bolstering their teams.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
1 minute read
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