From Crossing Enemy Lines to Career Mobility: Moving Between Offshore Jurisdictions.
When I started out in this game, a lawyer leaving one offshore firm for another was akin to crossing enemy lines. Bridges were firmly burned. You had to be very sure. These were the days when one particular client flat out refused to interview an applicant simply because they had also applied to its main […]
OFFSHORE CLIENT GUIDE. Retaining lawyers who are moving jurisdictions.
How to ensure they talk to you before they talk to your competitors. I wrote an article on LinkedIn recently with some tips for offshore lawyers considering a move between jurisdictions. One issue stood out. How do you approach your current firm about an internal transfer when even asking the question may telegraph a desire […]
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 improved work-life balance, and while those are certainly possible, the real advantages run much deeper. Over the last 25 years, we’ve seen a steady stream of talented lawyers make the move to Bermuda, the Caribbean, and the Channel Islands, […]
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 […]