Our culture and values

At Mourant, we understand that our people are fundamental to our success and to achieving our shared ambition. Being ambitious for our clients and our people is in our DNA – it’s part of our culture. 

We have a 'one firm' culture, a clear vision and strategy and a strong sense of common purpose. Our culture nurtures a unique team spirit where there is a genuine sense of belonging. We believe that nurturing a culture of inclusion and mutual respect is vital to enable and empower our people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences to fulfil their potential. We collectively act, think and organise ourselves so that everyone can thrive and be the best they can. 

At the heart of our firm is a set of values which inform every decision we make and the way in which we engage with our clients and with each other. Our values create a red thread through everything we do and underpin our culture. We recruit people who understand the paramount importance of exceptional client service and who share a passionate commitment to our values.

Our values

Client commitment

• • We put our clients' interests first
  • We're passionate about our work and strive for excellence in everything we do
  • We listen hard to understand our clients' needs and deliver practical and commercial advice
  • We develop lasting client relationships and seek to add value wherever we can

Enabling excellence

• • We promote the sharing of knowledge, ideas and expertise
  • We encourage all of our people to develop and grow, to learn new skills and help them to do so
  • We give feedback, guidance and opportunities to help our people to achieve their potential
  • We expect everyone to show initiative and take responsibility

One firm

• • We work together as one firm through collective effort and mutual support
  • We promote a friendly, supportive, 'open-door' culture
  • We put the interests of the firm before those of any individual, team or office within it
  • We create a culture of consultation and peer review

Mutual respect

• • We're courteous and respectful in all of our dealings with others
  • We develop trusted relationships built on honesty and integrity
  • We recognise the value of different perspectives and opinions
  • We lead by example

Forward-thinking

• • We're at the forefront of the development of new products and innovations valued by our clients
  • We embrace new ideas and adapt well to change
  • We set ourselves stretching targets and we aim to exceed them
  • We always consider how our actions might affect a client's choice next time