Driven by excellence, focused on strategies for the longer term.

This is the crux of who we are. It is an articulation of precision in purpose, from the Firm’s beginnings to where we are today. Our collective eye is unerringly trained on tomorrow.

Deep sectoral expertise across services and industries.

Our insistence on strategic advisory exacts an in-depth understanding of and involvement with our clients’ businesses and industries. We engage not just individual businesses, but also contribute to the country’s legal and regulatory frameworks.

Personal commitment supported by experience and grit.

We commit early. We pull together internally for greater support. Every effort is sincere, every individual deeply dedicated to their task, their role, to the Firm.

Our undertakings for long-term impact are an organic extension of our purpose.

They are to employ our deep knowledge of the law beyond the business, the transaction, the deal. To use the opportunities and skills we possess, to reflect on the culture we’re creating. Individually and collectively, these are our efforts to help shape the thinking of our future generations, and arm them with strategies for true, sustainable growth.

Knowledge-sharing is intrinsic to equity and inclusivity.

This is a repository of thought leadership, deep insights and strong viewpoints, legal and other news and events and how they impact the industry and our clients.

Relevance is critical to growth. It necessitates a firm that is dynamic and responsive.

Amplifying intrinsic talent, sharpening skills, expanding knowledge, is vital to leading. It defines every aspect of how our firm functions and transacts. This is how we create new benchmarks and set industry standards.

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The trunk, the mainstay and our reason for being, the foundation of our practice.

A canopy that stretches to embrace and include, offering shelter and shade.

Rings that mark time and growth, signs of strength, fortitude and longevity.

Roots that connect the sky’s vault to the Earth’s mantle, to further anchor and stabilise.

Leaves in different stages of growth, each vital to the banyan’s health.

OUR PURPOSE

Professionalism and perseverance. Commitment and creativity. Experience and expertise.

This is what we bring to every engagement. This is our purpose.

We believe in collaboration

Not just within our team, but also with our clients. True partnership, to our minds, means a relentless focus on our clients’ objectives and devising creative solutions to achieve them.

We value drive and professionalism

Ethical and professional responsibility informs our every action. We invest time and resources to anticipate and resolve our clients’ legal or regulatory issues, with a fresh and relevant perspective.

We celebrate our people

For their diverse views, their initiative and their capacity to work together. Every individual has a proven track record and is well established in their area of expertise. Every single one proactively hones their skills, building on excellence with in-depth training.

We cultivate our connections

We understand the potential of strong networks and actively nurture deeper, longer-term relationships with specialists, regulatory authorities and international law firms.

We continue to evolve

In challenge, we see opportunity. We bring an unparalleled energy and integrity to everything we execute. Our growth is intrinsically linked to the growth of our people and our clients; together, we strive for excellence.