Your CV might be great — but is it offshore-ready?
We’ve been recruiting offshore lawyers for 25 years, so as you can imagine, we’ve seen a lot of CVs. Plenty have been brilliant, plenty more have been good (if needing the odd tweak), and a few have raised the question: “This… from a lawyer… really?” What we rarely see, though, is something tailored to the […]
I want to move to an offshore law firm – but where should I go?
When you think about it, it’s surprising that a lawyer, supposedly the most risk-averse of professionals, might be undecided about which far-flung offshore centre to up sticks and move to. But it’s actually pretty common — and perhaps it reflects that this is often a move driven by a desire for change, something all the […]
Is this the offshore job for you?
You’re committed to the move, now getting the right job is crucial. When I speak with a lawyer for the first time about an offshore move, I always say the same: ‘When the novelty of the new location wears off, you need to still like the job.’ Obvious, perhaps, but if you are being ground […]
Working Offshore: A World of Opportunity
For many lawyers, the idea of working offshore conjures images of white sand beaches and an enviable work-life balance — and while those are certainly perks, the true advantages run much deeper. Over the last two decades, we’ve seen a steady stream of talented lawyers make the move to Bermuda, the Caribbean, and the Channel […]
Lawyers Guide to Living & Working in Saudi Arabia
Expert guidance for legal careers “Saudi Arabia is fast becoming one of the most dynamic and attractive legal markets in the Middle East” The Saudi Arabian Legal Market Saudi Arabia is fast becoming one of the most dynamic and attractive legal markets in the Middle East. Vision 2030 is driving unprecedented economic diversification and regulatory […]
Advice for Junior Lawyers Looking to Build a Career in the Middle East
Expert guidance for legal careers Do Your Research on the Market The Middle East is a diverse region with each jurisdiction having its own distinct regulatory environment. Understanding these nuances will help you target the right opportunities. Choose the Right Firm for Your Goals Some international firms have well-established offices in the region, while others […]
A comparison of life (not work) in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and the British Virgin Islands
Expert guidance for legal careers Bermuda, The Cayman Islands and the BVI They may be thousands of kilometres apart, and different in many ways, but for a typicallawyer with aspirations to move offshore, these three locations tick plenty of the sameboxes. They are sunny. They have a high standard of living. They have little or […]
Lawyers Guide to Living & Working in Hong Kong
Expert guidance for legal careers Life in Hong KONG World-class restaurants and nightlife; a vast array of shopping from high-end brands to historic markets; an iconic cityscape surrounded by mountains, parkland and beaches, and all in a location that makes weekend trips across Asia both feasible and affordable. It is not hard to see why […]
The Cayman Islands
Received wisdom might lead you to believe that in the City, a high-level legal career only comes with compromise. You want weekends, family time, holidays, sleep? Look elsewhere. Perhaps that ‘elsewhere’ should include the Cayman Islands. The offshore sector is about as close as the legal profession gets to the ideal mix of high-quality work, […]
How much? Salaries in the offshore legal market
When discussing the possibility of an offshore move, one of the first questions we are usually asked is “How much are they paying?” And quite rightly so, there’s a lot to think about when making any career move, particularly when it involves an international relocation. On both a professional and personal level, it has to […]