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Positions in Magic Circle firms in South-East Asian countries and the Middle East
Banking and Finance/Capital Markets minimum 2-3 years to be hired as a junior associate/legal assistant - more is better pref SA level in India
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Can a b&f lawyer doing good transactions in a tier 3 firm move to UAE? Does the brand of law firm matter?
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Unfortunately, no. TMT laws vary with jurisdiction and the vertical itself is considered very specialised, making lateral shift difficult.
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Would be very helpful if you could tell what the reasons are to not work in the UAE. A lot of us don't know these reasons.
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I understand. Is this exclusion solely due to recognition of regulatory complications, or are there are any other factors? And apologies, but could you please elaborate upon the 'obvious' reasons? I find myself oblivious to them.
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Okay, so there is simply no scope of a being directly recruited to work in Singapore (without complications)? And what amount (and practice area) of work experience would you recommend for such a switch?
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This was very helpful. Thank you so much. I will look to intern in the areas that you've mentioned. Also, does/can TMT law offer similar opportunities to move abroad?
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lots of visa issues for singapore the govt does not recognise indian law degrees you are better off lateraling with work ex
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Singapore and middle class east yes. Frankly US and London is more difficult get into. There is a lot of activity in Singapore and ME - so go for it.
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A certain international firm (not Magic Circle) offered me a role based in the UAE but I turned it down for obvious reasons. Singapore is okay-okay at best, but absolutely avoid countries like Malaysia and the UAE. Malaysia more in particular.
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They hire only for London. No foreign firm has an office in Malaysia. A simple google search can answer some of these questions.
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I sincerely request someone to please answer. I would have to plan for and schedule my internships accordingly.
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