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Australia has always been a fantastic destination for people looking to escape the rat race of working and living in a big city. The cities of Australia are regularly voted the top most ‘liveable’ places in the world. Perth was voted 7th in the survey due to factors such as stability, environment, education and infrastructure. Perth is also home to top international law firm...

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...

South Africa is a rainbow nation with people from all walks of life. This diverse country is paradise in one way or another to all that live in it. More recently I find that many law firms in South Africa are looking for foreign qualified lawyers, or I speak to lawyers who are themselves interested in making a move to South Africa. People seek opportunities in South Afric...

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...

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...