Is it time to consider legal jobs in Kent?
Due to the recent COVID pandemic and national lockdowns, we are seeing an uplift in many Solicitors who are prepared to sacrifice a London postcode, for more space including a garden and lower house prices/rents within the Kent region. With its stunning landscapes, historic landmarks, multi-cultural communities, and a rich heritage, there is lots to love […]
I’m an English Solicitor – can you help me to find a role in the USA?
This is a tricky one. It’s not impossible but neither are the odds in your favour. For most, it’s a notoriously difficult move to pull off whether through an agent or directly. In simple terms, you’re up against huge numbers of US qualified attorneys with no visa requirements, so a firm is going to need a very […]
“Is there a gender glass ceiling in London’s top law firms?”
Statistics suggest Magic Circle lagging behind when it comes to making female Solicitors up to Partner when compared to the rest of London and other areas of the UK Female lawyers in Magic Circle firms are half as likely to make Partner as their counterparts in the top twenty firms within the capital. According to […]
An update on the British Virgin Islands
Over the years we have been accustomed to advertising jobs in the British Virgin Islands in a certain way. The biggest challenge we faced previously was avoiding the clichés of sun, sand and sea, not always easy in a place that many have described as the most beautiful in the Caribbean. In September 2017, the […]
Planning Pushes Ahead
Planning your next step? The latest insights into this constantly shifting sector Opportunities for planning lawyers continue to be good as law firms shake off the shock of Brexit. Retention rates are high and as team sizes grow so does the need for junior level support. This is backed up by a robust real estate […]
When will I make Partner?
A decade of experience but no more secures Capital’s top legal partnership roles Ten years is the magic number for lawyers looking to be made partner in top law firms in London and the Midlands, but opportunities close once this milestone is passed Lawyers in the capital must have on average ten years’ experience to […]
A review of recruitment trends in the planning market Nov 2016
Brexit, Boutiques & Mergers – A review of the current recruitment trends in the planning market. Brexit yet to impact the demand for planning solicitors Multiple senior lateral hires reflect sustained confidence in the sector High-end boutique suggests potential to disrupt market Demand for development planning continues to outstrip infrastructure planning Shifting market makes getting expert […]
Show me the Money!
As specialists in international legal recruitment over many years, we have long maintained that money alone should not be the sole reason for making a cross-border move. We regularly produce articles on the professional and lifestyle advantages of working overseas but this time…it’s unashamedly, all about the cash! We raise this most basic of motivators […]
A Vision of Happiness in the UAE
To the cynical mind of the average Briton, a state-sponsored National Programme for Happiness and Positivity 1 might conjure up an image that sits somewhere between Yes Minister and Soviet-era propaganda. Yet this initiative in the UAE, led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and supported by an appointed Minister of State for Happiness and teams of Happiness and Positivity Officers has the laudable aim […]
Latest survey shows cost of living in London almost double that in Dubai
The latest edition of the Global cost of living comparison report produced by international real estate experts Savills makes for interesting reading. Brexit and the subsequent decline in the value of Sterling has seen London slip from top spot, replaced by New York. However, with an annual estimated cost of living estimate of c$100k, the […]