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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]
December 9, 2021 | Middle East and Africa
The shift to a Saturday-Sunday weekend for government workers shows the UAE is striving to align itself with business practice in much of the rest of the world, with international lawyers hoping the change will be adopted by the private sector in due course.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
4 minute read
December 7, 2021 | Middle East and Africa
Clydes has seen plenty of movement in the Middle East in the past 18 months, with partners joining an leaving, and the firm exiting Oman earlier in 2021.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
November 10, 2021 | Middle East and Africa
The launch comes at a time when firms with an eye on the region will be choosing carefully between the UAE and the fast-liberalising Saudi Arabia.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
November 9, 2021 | Middle East and Africa
Dubai's legal regulator has launched a number of investigations into lawyers concerning alleged conflicts of interest.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
November 9, 2021 | Middle East and Africa
The Saudi government's move to "take the lion's share" of business happening in the Middle East has got lawyers talking. Could Riyadh become the new centre for law firms in the region?
By Peter Shaw-Smith
8 minute read
November 2, 2021 | Middle East and Africa
The firm was founded by a former Clyde & Co lawyer in Abu Dhabi.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
3 minute read
November 1, 2021 | Middle East and Africa
The addition follows a flurry of hires by the firm in recent times.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
October 28, 2021 | Middle East and Africa
The firm, which has also announced a new regional association, is among 44 international businesses given licences to establish HQs in the country. Some ask, however, whether the move could impact hubs in other Middle Eastern regions, especially the UAE.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
5 minute read
October 22, 2021 | Middle East and Africa
The sale was the first in the United Arab Emirates' 50-year history as a combined federation.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
October 18, 2021 | Middle East and Africa
The firm has been building its Middle East presence and wants to make Riyadh a focus.
By Peter Shaw-Smith
2 minute read
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