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…
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Building an International Legal Career
Building an International Legal Career Advice for trainees and junior lawyers Opportunities for junior lawyers to move overseas have rarely been better. Firms are investing heavily in their international networks and as team sizes grow so does the need for…
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.…
Analysis of the Offshore Sector and Brexit (from The Lawyer)
Analysis of the Offshore Sector and Brexit (from The Lawyer) The latest analysis of the offshore sector in The Lawyer is a ‘must read’ for anyone considering a move offshore. The publication has interviewed senior level Partners from most of…
Ten Reasons to Move Offshore (and Five Reasons to Think Twice)
Ten Reasons to Move Offshore (and Five Reasons to Think Twice) In over sixteen years of helping lawyers to move offshore, we have yet to see one who has regretted it. We consistently hear feedback that it has been both…
Living and working in Jersey
Living and working in Jersey With taxes on the mainland showing no sign of falling any time soon and little real shift in the work-life balance at your average City law firm, it is hardly surprising that so many…
Jersey
Jersey As a world class offshore financial centre with a Global reach, Jersey offers lawyers some outstanding professional experience. Few places deliver quite the combination of professional development, earning potential and lifestyle that is routinely available here. We have some…
Moving to the Channel Islands as a Newly Qualified Lawyer
Moving to the Channel Islands as a Newly Qualified Lawyer Each year there are multiple opportunities in Jersey and Guernsey for NQ lawyers who have trained in a good commercial law firm. These roles are with some of the best…
Lawyers – Interviewing for an International Career Move
Lawyers – Interviewing for an International Career Move So, you have nailed the technical part of the interview; you have the skills and experience; you’re willing to relocate…the job must be yours right? Wrong. Whilst all law firms talk…
“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…