The Tembusu Approach
The Tembusu Approach
Creating Legal & Social Value
We believe that the singular pursuit of financial performance is no longer a viable business model. As companies evolve, they must consider the impact of their activities on all stakeholders, employees, customers, and the communities in which they operate.
Our aim is to create both financial and social value by building our commitment to social impact into our core activities. This involves setting and monitoring social and financial goals, structuring the organization to pursue both, hiring employees who embrace them, and managing with both goals in mind.
When social and financial goals conflict, we balance interests using creativity, discipline, aspiration, and practicality.
This is our dual-purpose approach to becoming agents of positive social change and sustainably improving lives in the legal and justice system.
Our Purpose
Why We Exist
Tembusu Law is a modern-day Singapore law practice founded on a commitment to help people, driven by a calling to bring greater access to help, answers, fairness and justice.
Our higher purpose is not solely about generating commercial value. It reflects our ideals, dreams, and ambitions, explaining how we make a difference and guide decisions.
We aim to delight customers, create value for businesses, and treat the team as valued human beings through listening, reflecting, and building an inspired workforce.
We remain purpose-driven and thankful for every opportunity to serve.
Our Values
The Principles That Guide Us
- Empathy, Understanding what clients are going through and showing compassion in helping them.
- Integrity, Always doing the right thing, because the time is always right to do what is right.
- Humility, Putting ego aside and listening to opinions and feedback because we can always do better.
- Courage, Acting without fear or favour, empowered by the team’s full support.
- Tenacity, Persevering and working harder when the going gets tough, when no one else is looking and everyone else quits.
- Ownership, Being accountable for our actions and not turning away from responsibility.
- Teamwork, Supporting and standing alongside the team in every test and triumph.
- Purpose, This is not “a” job; this is “OUR” job. Grateful to have it, taking pride in everything we do.