Lawyer Salary

Originally Posted by Unregistered

So much talk about international firms and US shops...but if I'm interested in a long-term disputes career...wheres the best place to go? I don't see any (save for maybe 1 or 2) SG grads making Partner as a disputes lawyer in these US shops.. any advice? thanks.

See where all the JLC and SC collect loh. Isn’t it best to be independent as a disputes lawyer. Get instructed or be IA.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Exactly! If they are a US QFLP firm in SG, guaranteed to pay Magic Circle or higher pay.

But if not, LOL gdluck

This depends in Jones Day and Sidley.

Non-QFLP US shops may end up being more profitable because they outsource low margin SG work to SG shops. Quite a few of these pay full DPW.

No point doing disputes unless you love mooting and are a good orator or debater. Otherwise do transactional law better. Good litigation lawyers are born, not made.

Do any of the Singapore law firms have a particularly good venture capital / startup practice? Thinking that the best way to get to an international law firm like Gunderson or Cooley would be to specialise early.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Do any of the Singapore law firms have a particularly good venture capital / startup practice? Thinking that the best way to get to an international law firm like Gunderson or Cooley would be to specialise early.

Nope. Recent moves to Gibson Dunn make it clear that you minimally need to go Big4, and then enter at “SG-scale” (something near MC pay) . Go see the profiles of the few who JUST joined from A&G

what's the normal window given to contemplate an offer? feels very rushed that the recruiter is making me to reply 2hrs post verbal offer, also how long will the offer letter take after which?

What are some international firms to consider moving to if specialising in tax (besides Baker)?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what's the normal window given to contemplate an offer? feels very rushed that the recruiter is making me to reply 2hrs post verbal offer, also how long will the offer letter take after which?

Sounds shady. Which recruiter isit? Just give us first alphabet (for privacy)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What are some international firms to consider moving to if specialising in tax (besides Baker)?

Cavenagh law

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what's the normal window given to contemplate an offer? feels very rushed that the recruiter is making me to reply 2hrs post verbal offer, also how long will the offer letter take after which?

Nothing is concrete until the offer letter comes. Say something non committal - excited, interested, etc but will need offer letter to consider holistically. Unless of course your push factors are immense.