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 […]
A move to the Channel Islands: FAQs What is the work like?
When speaking to trainee solicitors considering a move on qualification, we are often asked the same questions. Here we answer a few of those FAQs and interview lawyers who have relocated to Jersey and Guernsey to join offshore law firms. Is the work up to scratch? Offshore firms hire top-class lawyers because they do top-class […]