With such a busy schedule and heavy workload, it’s no surprise that many corporate lawyers wake up around the 6 or 7 pqe mark and realise they’ve given little attention to their partnership prospects. Sure, they’ve got a great deal sheet, a string of top performance reviews, and a great level of experience, but landing a coveted Partner role usually requires more. Read on fo...

As a Canadian lawyer, I was comfortable and happy with growing my legal career in Canada. However, I have always felt that given the current state of globalization and the rising influence of Asia, I needed to gain some deal exposure into the region and wanted to accelerate the development of my legal skills and connections. My first overseas experience was when I moved to H...

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...

A small but significant portion of our work involves recruiting for the top offshore law firms, both in traditional offshore jurisdictions such as the Cayman Islands or BVI, as well as ‘onshore’ locations such as Hong Kong or Singapore. Below we explore several key reasons an offshore opportunity could warrant your attention.Work/Life balanceA benefit of the offshore culture...

Living and working in Singapore as a legal professional is a dream come true for most. But the question is what do you do once you’re there? Here is this month’s lawyer’s guide to what to do in this fabulous city.Get your head above the clouds at 1-Altitude If it’s a drink after work with a view you’re after, then the 1-Altitude bar offers a 360-degree view of the city. It i...