Considering an overseas move can be daunting, regardless of where you are looking to go. Dubai is known by many to be a luxurious, tax-free haven but it is also the subject of scrutiny when it comes to actually living and working there, particularly if you are an expat. Having recently visited Dubai, we were able to get to the bottom of some of these myths!​1. Aside from the...

Does the thought of going to work every day sound as appealing as a microwave M&S dine-in meal for two? Perhaps the passion and enthusiasm you once had for your role has long since gone and you find yourself seeking a new flame elsewhere. In your search for overseas opportunities, you find yourself sending out your CV to the masses – read on to find out why this is often not...

We’ve all been there. You’re looking out of the rain while dreaming of sunnier climes. You’re looking at the same 4 walls you’ve spent Monday-Friday (and some weekends!) in for years. You’re looking up the career ladder at remote prospects for promotion. Whatever causes it, your mind starts to wander and consider options. Going in-house is one, moving to an equivalent firm a...

This is a question I am frequently asked by both lawyers and law firms alike – how can an international career move to the UAE be coordinated from the UK, with both candidate and client relationships built/maintained? Read on to find out…At Nexus I primarily focus on assisting internationally-based lawyers in moving to the UAE market, as well as laterally within the local ma...

Relocating from another country is undoubtedly a task that requires a large amount of preparation – obtaining VISAs, shipping furniture, securing accommodation and organising flights are typically the first things that candidates want to discuss when orchestrating an overseas move. However, there is one surprisingly common question I get asked – how do I take my pets with me...