PETER SMITH

Legal Director | Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Peter is a Legal Director at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP based in the firm’s Dubai office.

Peter is 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, 2022, 2023 and 2024 and was described as “notable” in 2019. He was included in the
inaugural Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist Middle East in 2022 and again in 2023.

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).