Offshore Success Stories: Q&A With Michael Robinson

In a recent interview with recruitment specialists Robert Walters, Associate Michael Robinson shares his insights on the process of moving jurisdictions and working in an offshore firm.

Michael, you have now been offshore for approaching five years. Can you tell us a little about the decision-making behind your initial move to Jersey on qualification? What did your thought process involve, and did you have any reservations about making the move?

I knew that I no longer wanted to practice law in the UK following the completion of my training contract. The long hours and low pay in the regional law firms were not an attractive combination. I was therefore very flexible and open-minded as to the next steps for my career. It was Ken at Robert Walters that gave me the idea to apply for a role at Ogier in Jersey and I have never looked back since. Even at the interview, I knew that Ogier had the working culture that I sought with a large focus on work-life balance and