Peter Smith is a Senior Associate in the Litigation practice in Dubai.

Peter is a barrister with experience of a wide range of commercial disputes, including banking and finance, technology and construction, and professional negligence (acting for both claimants and defendants, including professional indemnity insurers). He has also represented claimants in employment tribunal proceedings. Peter has extensive knowledge of media law including defamation (both libel and slander), malicious falsehood, data protection and media regulation.

He came to the firm from the English Bar on a Pegasus Scholarship, during which he spent time at the DIFC Courts and Dispute Resolution Authority. He has experience of DIFC Courts’ law and practice.