Gavin Cumming, Partner
I have been at Timothy Loh LLP for over 19 years, and before that I worked at a large international firm, both in their London headquarters and Hong Kong office.
What stood out to me when I joined Timothy Loh LLP was the stark difference in approach.
From day one I had one-to-one supervision, I had my own desk in my own area, my own files and my own client responsibility. I was trusted to meet with high-profile clients in my very first week, and it wasn’t long before I formed close relationships with some major clients.
We operate with a high level of trust and responsibility right from the start. There are no defined ‘seats’ or departments. Instead, you are expected to be included in a wide variety of cases, analyse them critically, and come up with solutions independently. There will always be supervision and guidance, but you are encouraged to think for yourself, take ownership of each matter and find creative ways to problem solve.
Very few boutique firms operate at the international level we do, and even fewer have thrived for over 20 years without being absorbed or disappearing altogether. We are a truly unique firm, offering invaluable experience and learning opportunities for new interns and trainees.