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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP Offices
Index Tower, West Entrance, Level 20, Unit 2002
DIFC
DUBAI
P.O. Box 507226
United Arab Emirates
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Peter Smith
Work Department
Dispute Resolution
Position
Legal Director
Career
Peter is a barrister with experience of a wide range of civil and commercial disputes and sectors, including arbitration, banking and finance, company, employment, insurance, insolvency, media, real estate, technology and construction, and professional negligence.
In the Legal 500 (UAE Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and International Litigation), Peter was recommended as a ‘Rising Star’ in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and was described as “notable” in 2019. He was included in the inaugural Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist Middle East (2022).
Peter is admitted to practise in England and Wales (barrister), Dubai International Financial Centre (Part 1 and Part 2 registered), and the Emirate of Dubai. He has appeared before the ADGM Court of First Instance and has rights of audience at the Astana International Financial Centre Court (2019).
Lawyer Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
(Leading associates)With Arabic-speaking civil law specialists and common law litigators, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
acts on complex, high-value disputes for governments, regulatory bodies, multinational corporations, and high-net-worth individuals, frequently navigating cross-border issues. The firm is particularly strong in asset tracing and recovery work, and also has a solid body of work relating to extradition and treaty-related disputes. Patrick Gearon is well-reputed for his contentious financial services expertise. Sara Sheffield ‘is a leader in litigation and arbitration in the jurisdiction‘ and has an extensive cross-border practice. Ghassan El Daye has civil law and common law capabilities and acts on financial crime and shareholder disputes and debt recovery issues. Thomas Snider joined from Al Tamimi & Company in August 2024 and and heads up the arbitration offering. Nicola Jackson joined from Clyde & Co LLP in May 2024 bolsters the team’s capabilities in insolvency litigation. Peter Smith and Max Davis also offer support. John Lewis left the firm.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading associates United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation
- Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation United Arab Emirates