BLOGS

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...

The London legal market is forever booming with opportunity and the one practice that seems to be warranting the most attention is Funds. Today my blog is an insight into the funds space, and why London is prime territory for associates looking to establish their career within this thriving practice area.Pre-Associate level funds workThe last few months have been a real educ...

Travelling with your firm is always an exciting time, especially when you are relatively new to the legal world. Our Directors and Consultants here at Nexus are lucky to have travelled the world meeting clients in places such as Australia, Japan, South Africa and Dubai. Regardless of whether you’re an expert globe trotter or causal flyer, we have put together a list of absol...

South Africa is currently experiencing an increase of skilled labour emigrating to the UK, Australia and New Zealand – and this includes a number of professionals in the legal sector. You may want to leave for several reasons: career advancement; a different lifestyle; or, to experience a completely new culture in a different part of the world.It’s easy to get lost in your i...

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...