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The legal markets in Jersey and Guernsey are dominated by a select number of firms.

There is a strong focus on the financial services industry for international common law lawyers are concerned. They do of course provide legal services for the local market, but for UK or other qualified lawyers looking for mid to long-term relocation, corporate or finance law are the key specialisations. The firms will generally hire good quality lawyers at all levels, although for more senior lawyers, certain issues in relation to re-qualification must be taken into consideration.

The quality of work on offer and calibre of your potential peers is excellent. Most of the lawyers practising there have spent significant time abroad with leading City or international firms. The work will be of an international nature, and will stem from a world-wide client base. The Channel Island firms tend to be involved in first rate financial and corporate matters, equivalent to the type of work available in London-based firms.