International firm moves (January 2019)

International firm moves (January 2019)

A new year brings with it a new set of personal resolutions and one’s career often features prominently in such resolutions. If you find yourself hitting a plateau or being stuck within a comfort zone at your workplace – and (important qualifier!) this is not...
International firm moves (January 2019)

International firm moves (November & December 2018)

“If I wait awhile more, will there be more opportunities in the upcoming months?” We commonly get asked that question by lawyers who are not particularly enamoured with the current opportunities, but yet are concerned that a better one may not surface anytime soon....
International firm moves (January 2019)

International firm moves (October 2018)

“Do international firms hire mainly from the SG Big 4 firms?” This is a common question posed to us and while we do not deny that Allen & Gledhill, Drew & Napier, Rajah & Tann and WongPartnership are often a convenient first port of call when an...
Since the 2014 glut – what now? what’s next?

Since the 2014 glut – what now? what’s next?

The legal profession in Singapore is sizeable and the number of legal practitioners in Singapore (which in this case, refers to lawyers with Singapore practising certificates) has been steadily growing. These numbers are expected to continue to rise in Singapore, as...
International firm moves (January 2019)

International firm moves (September 2018)

“When you join an international firm, you are expected to hit the ground running.” This saying is commonly interpreted by junior lawyers to mean that they should spend at least 3-4 years training in a local firm before making a move. This is not necessarily true as...
International firm moves (August 2018)

International firm moves (August 2018)

“When is the best time to move?” We often hear lawyers asking themselves this question when considering a move to an international/offshore firm. While there is no magic answer, our team relies on our extensive research and network to track and understand the hiring...