Liverpool Street, London: Moore Kingston Smith hosted a Diwali celebration in London, highlighting its planned transition to the Auren name in March 2027.
Welcoming guests, Vijay Tanna, partner and head of the firm’s India Desk, reflected on Diwali’s celebration of the triumph of light over darkness. He recalled how the festival brought families, friends, and neighbors together during his childhood, filling homes with warmth, laughter, and a sense of community.
“Looking around the room tonight, I feel the same spirit,” he said. “This evening is our opportunity to thank you for the trust, friendship, and support you have shown us throughout the last 12 months. We greatly value the relationship we have built with each of you and are delighted that you have chosen to celebrate Diwali with us this evening.”
Referring to the Ramayana, Tanna recalled how the people of Ayodhya lit diyas, or lamps, to welcome Lord Rama, Mother Sita, and Brother Lakshmanan home. He said the lights symbolize “hope, belonging, and the joy” of coming together as a community.
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“In many ways, tonight is our opportunity to welcome friends together in the same manner,” he added.
Tanna described Diwali as a festival that engages all the senses.
“We see the lights, hear the celebrations, enjoy the food, and experience the richness of traditions that have been passed from generation to generation,” he said.
He also reflected on how individual lights contribute to a greater collective light, drawing a parallel with the role of friendships and community connections.
Managing Partner Matt Meadows spoke about Diwali’s themes of light, hope, and renewal, saying their relevance extended to the firm’s next stage of development.
“As many of you know, we’ve recently announced an exciting new chapter in our family history. Together with our European colleagues, we’re coming together under the Auren brand, with a full launch that’s going to take place in March 2027,” he said.
“So, whilst our name will evolve, our ethos remains the same: supporting our clients, investing in our people, and building lasting relationships that help businesses thrive.”
Meadows said the transition felt fitting during Diwali, describing the new name as carrying associations with “brightness, optimism, and looking positively” to the future.
He said the move would bring together firms across Europe to expand collaboration, share expertise, and strengthen international support for clients.
“SMEs and mid-market organizations have always been our core strength,” he said. “As our clients grow, become more ambitious, and increasingly operate across borders, we want to be able to support them with a broader range of expertise, deeper sector insight, and greater international reach, whilst continuing to provide a personal service and added-value insight.”
Meadows also highlighted the firm’s longstanding relationships with the Indian business community.
“For more than 30 years, we’ve supported Indian businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors, bringing relationships founded on trust, ambition, and shared success. The legacy is something that we value enormously,” he said.
He pointed to trade, technology, investment, innovation, and education as areas of growing cooperation between the United Kingdom and India, saying they offered opportunities for businesses in both countries.
Beyond business, Meadows said the evening celebrated friendships, cultures, and communities while recognizing the Indian community’s contributions to the firm, its clients, and wider society.
“It’s about taking the opportunity to come together, strengthen connections, and celebrate what we can achieve when we learn from and support one another,” he said. “Diwali reminds us that when we bring people together around shared values and a common purpose, we create something brighter than any one of us could achieve alone.”
The celebration also featured a Bharatanatyam performance by dancers from Bharatiya Divya Bhavan.
