In 2020, Shearn Delamore & Co. formed an alliance with Drew & Napier LLC from Singapore, Makarim & Taira S. from Indonesia, Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano (MVGS) from The Philippines, and Tilleke & Gibbins from Thailand, to launch a regional legal network named Drew Network Asia (DNA). Drew & Napier, established since 1889, is one of the largest and most established full-service law firms in Singapore with over 250 fee earners, Makarim & Taira S., founded in 1980 by two Harvard graduates, is one of Indonesia’s leading full-service law firms with over 60 fee earners, Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad (MVGS) is a leading full-service law firm in the Philippines established in 2007 with over 26 fee earners, while Tilleke & Gibbins is one of the largest independent law firms founded in Bangkok in 1890 and is a renowned regional law firm with over 230 lawyers and consultants practising in Southeast Asia.
DNA operates as a united collective, bringing international perspective, requisite local experience and impeccable service standards. DNA operates as a one-stop shop in handling complex and time sensitive multi-jurisdictional transactions or disputes seamlessly. While remaining independent, we operate as a “firm of firms”. Each DNA firm upholds a stellar reputation that is built on consistently delivering legal advice that is tailored to meet clients’ expectations and needs. This unwavering commitment is recognised by clients and peers and has earned DNA firms top rankings in the world’s most prestigious legal publications.