Our purpose and values
Independent
Trusted Advisers since 1896
Authentic Agile Connected

Trusted advisers since 1896
For over a century, we have been guiding clients with expertise, integrity and care.
Our people, our strength
We are committed to making Dafferns a great place to work and build a career. Our team shares goals, vision and culture – investing in training, coaching and development so everyone can perform at their best, positively challenged and supported.
The value of connections
Business is built on relationships. We are connected locally, regionally and internationally with like-minded professionals and strategic partners. People choose to work with those they trust and resonate with and that is what we always aim to deliver.
Specialist services
We provide specialist compliance and advisory services that add value for our clients.
Innovation and technology
We embrace change and leverage technology, ensuring smarter, faster and more efficient ways of working, while maintaining the human touch.


Authentic
- Our actions and words are congruent with our beliefs and values
- Service is at the heart of everything we do
- We challenge the status quo
- Straight forward, real people
- You know where you stand
- Every person counts

Agile
- For agility you need momentum and traction and 129 years of history brings experience and momentum
- We are a small organisation, able to make decisions and react quickly to changing situations
- We pivot and adapt to our changing environment
- Capable and responsive in managing change and boosting the probability of change success
- We listen and advise on bespoke strategies
- We are open minded and flexibly knowledgeable

Connected
- We build strong relationships
- We are linked and coordinated
- We have a spirit of global collaboration directed to service our clients’ interests and needs
- Close, strong relationships with clients and other professionals, regionally, nationally and internationally
- Embracing technology to connect and inform clients

With 129 years of heritage and a team of highly experienced professionals, we remain committed to building a firm that is future-ready, client-focused, and driven by excellence.
Brian Jukes and Geoffrey Cox – Joint Managing Partners