Origin Legal - Legal Support Services

Trainees – Maximise your chances of securing an international move

Trainees – Maximise your chances of securing an international move FAQ’s: I’m training with a good law firm, how do I give myself the best chance of securing an international position on qualification? Choose your practice areas carefully. Think about where…
Sunrise on the beach at Perian Gulf in Abu Dhabi

Building a Successful Relationship with your International Recruiter

Building a Successful Relationship with your International Recruiter 1. Recruit a consultant  Use a recruitment consultant. Yes ‘we would say that’, but unless you know the target market well, have a grasp of firm cultures, enjoy organising multiple interviews/trips across…
Origin Legal - Legal Support Services

How are offshore firms viewing Brexit?

How are offshore firms viewing Brexit? Interesting snapshot from The Lawyer (https://www.thelawyer.com/issues/online-march-2017/brexit-offshore-firms-react-article-50/ ) on how the offshore firms are viewing Brexit. Opinions vary but most reference the biggest danger being uncertainty and a consequent slowdown in onshore deals emanating from the UK/EU.…
Hong Kong city view from The Peak at twilight

UK report warns of more tax & more austerity. International move anyone?

UK report warns of more tax & more austerity. International move anyone? “Tax burden to be highest in 30 years, says think tank”1 A new report from think tank The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)2 estimates that the UK government…
Doha view from the Museum of Islamic Art

Partner Interviews – How to write a business case without a big following

Partner Interviews – How to write a business case without a big following Partner Interviews – How to write a business case without a big following By some margin, the most common reason for Partnership interviews falling through is the…