Are you a lawyer looking to work in Hong Kong?

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Hong Kong has always been an attractive destination for lawyers. With a vibrant business market, the world’s leading international law firms have well-established offices in the region. Firms such as Shearman & Sterling, White & Case and Clifford Chance opened their offices more than twenty-five years ago. For lawyers, Hong Kong offers low tax rates and high salaries compared to other jurisdictions.What about finding a job?

In 2010 job prospects for lawyers looking to work in Hong Kong have improved dramatically in line with improved economic conditions. Law firms have dropped salary freezes and have increased hiring and we’ve seen new offices opening: Clayton Utz established a Hong Kong office earlier this year and a top US firm is planning to set up shop in December.

Lawyers with top law firm experience as well as Mandarin language skills are very much in demand. In particular, areas such as Energy & Resources, Construction and Litigation continue to be busy. It’s important to find the right career opportunity before relocating and bear in mind that you may want to stay for longer than you think. A Litigation Partner who moved to Hong Kong warns that when he moved to the region he planned to stay for just two years. Fifteen years later he’s still there and has no plans to leave!