Our Mission
Independent governance and decision-risk advisory for high-stakes projects.
Amanah 21 supports governments, investors, and boards at critical decision points before commitments are locked, capital is exposed, or disputes emerge.
We work where trust, judgment, and evidence matter more than speed.
We exist to restore order when investments or institutions face a breakdown in governance, trust, or delivery — providing a credible, defensible path forward that safeguards value and reputation where it matters most.
Our Philosophy
Custodianship, not just ownership
We provide independent, governance-anchored advisory where projects operate under political, social, and contractual stress. We do not simply chase deals — we stabilise them.
Key Insight
In the minerals and resources sector, relationships alone are insufficient. Projects require a governance spine to survive board scrutiny, lender diligence, and regulatory review.
Custodianship
Handling capital, information, and authority with integrity, restraint, and evidence — enabling decisions that withstand scrutiny from regulators, tribunals, and institutional investors.
Our Method
The integrated advisory lens
We fill the void between technical project advisory and financial transaction advisory — operating as a single, interlocking mechanism to de-risk complex projects.
Engineering Truth — The Spine
Technical and engineering integrity that holds the project upright under scrutiny.
Financial Discipline — The Shield
Capital structuring and controls that protect value through diligence and review.
Market Access — The Bridge
Connecting viable opportunities with disciplined, investable capital.
Amanah 21 minimizes risk and enhances capital protection through effective compliance and efficient dispute-resolution strategies.
What We Do
Integrated advisory, end to end
Governance & Board Advisory
Clarifying decision rights, fiduciary duties, and defensible oversight at the highest levels.
Financial & Investment Readiness
Turning complex opportunities into credible, investable mandates built for diligence.
Contracts, Claims & Dispute Avoidance
Proactive contract architecture and early-warning systems that prevent escalation.
ESG as a Control System
Operationalizing ESG into governance frameworks and auditable processes — not branding.
Strategy & Policy Advisory
Robust, long-term strategy that withstands political, social, and commercial stress.
Crisis & Recovery Assignments
A stabilizing force that restores order through disciplined, evidence-based intervention.
The Problem We Solve
The governance gap
How We Work
A disciplined advisory approach
Evidence-based guidance through three integrated phases.
Discovery
Comprehensive assessment of governance gaps, stakeholder dynamics, and root-cause risk. We identify what is broken and why.
Analysis
Evidence-based evaluation of impact, accountability, and options — translating complexity into defensible recommendations.
Implementation
Structured execution of controls, processes, and governance fixes. We stabilize operations and rebuild trust.
Our Leadership
Three founding partners, one integrated lens
Umer Ghazanfar Malik
Governance & Contracts
PE & FCIArb with 30+ years in engineering, contracts, and decision-making in complex environments.
Vardah Malik
Investment Advisory & Climate Finance
15+ years in investment strategy, climate finance, and ESG. Oxford post-graduate in Financial Strategy.
Rabia Omar Hassan
Market Access & Investment
Banking and equity specialist with 30+ years combining commercial acumen with legal expertise.
Where We Work