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…
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Latest survey shows cost of living in London almost double that in Dubai
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…
Impact of Brexit on legal vacancies – a snapshot
Impact of Brexit on legal vacancies – a snapshot Uncertainty reigns post Brexit but short-term vacancy data suggest its impact has yet to significantly affect overall recruitment figures in the UK legal sector. London and the Property sector show most…
“Have your legal cake and eat it…”
“Have your legal cake and eat it…” “Have your legal cake and eat it…a place where work-life balance need not be a myth” A 2014 survey by Lawyer2B1 produced the less than startling results that work-life balance remains a major issue…
Law Firm Partnership – Structure and Trends
Law Firm Partnership – Structure and Trends Law Firm Partnership – Partnership Structures For many lawyers, securing Partnership remains the holy grail of their career in the law, and in most cases, for good reason too. Despite the knocks that…
Lawyers…10 reasons to move to Dubai (and 5 reasons to think twice)
Lawyers…10 reasons to move to Dubai (and 5 reasons to think twice) The market is buoyant again and there are opportunities galore for lawyers from international firms. Here are some of the key advantages of a move to the Gulf’s…
“Average Law Firm Seeks Average Lawyer”
“Average Law Firm Seeks Average Lawyer” “Average law firm seeks average lawyer” Transparency in recruitment advertising Estate agents are famed for their liberal use of language when it comes to describing less than affluent properties. Anyone who has lived in the…
How will ‘Gen Y’ lawyers impact law firm retention and recruitment?
How will ‘Gen Y’ lawyers impact law firm retention and recruitment? Following an interesting report from London Business School last year, reflecting on the expectations that ‘Generation Y’ professionals will change jobs more frequently, we have considered how this might…
Globalisation in the offshore legal market
Globalisation in the offshore legal market The offshore world has changed markedly since the turn of the century. Back in 2000 only the most cutting edge of firms operated in more than one location, and even then it was…
Solicitors Qualifying in 2015 and 2016
Solicitors Qualifying in 2015 and 2016 2015 Regional Market for Newly Qualified Solicitors. Background The legal NQ recruitment market in the Midlands is changing and has been changing over the last 15 years. Historically if we look back to 2000-2005…