@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400&family=Raleway:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --navy:      #0a1628;
  --navy-mid:  #0d1f3c;
  --navy-card: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  --teal:      #E8A44A;
  --gold-dim:  #D4903A;
  --white:     #ffffff;
  --off-white: #d8e4f0;
  --muted:     rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  --border:    rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  --font-serif:'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Raleway', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --max-w:     960px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--white); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; }
p  { line-height: 1.8; }

.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
.section    { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--navy); }
.section--alt { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--navy-mid); }

/* ── Buttons ───────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.btn-teal        { background: var(--teal); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--teal); }
.btn-teal:hover  { background: var(--gold-dim); border-color: var(--gold-dim); }
.btn-outline     { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline-teal { background: transparent; color: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
.btn-outline-teal:hover { background: var(--teal); color: var(--navy); }

/* ── Eyebrow label ─────────────────────────── */
.eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* =============================================
   NAV
   ============================================= */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(10,22,40,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav__inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav__logo img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  -ms-interpolation-mode: nearest-neighbor;
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav__links a:hover, .nav__links a.active { color: var(--white); }
.nav__cta {
  background: var(--teal) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.nav__cta:hover { background: var(--gold-dim) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; }
.nav__hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.nav__hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); }

/* =============================================
   HERO
   ============================================= */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(10,22,40,0.60) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.80) 100%),
    url('../images/about-hero.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 120px 32px 80px;
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero__eyebrow::before,
.hero__eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal);
}
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 20px; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--teal); }
.hero__sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.hero__btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  max-width: 720px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero__stat { padding: 24px 20px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
.hero__stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.hero__stat-label { font-size: 0.65rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.hero__stat-sub   { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── Alumni bar ─────────────────────────────── */
.alumni-bar { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 16px 0; }
.alumni-bar__inner { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.alumni-bar__label { font-size: 0.62rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); padding-right: 20px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
.alumni-bar__logos { display: flex; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.alumni-bar__logo  { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* ── Expertise section ──────────────────────── */
.expertise-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(10,22,40,0.88) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.92) 100%),
    url('../images/about-hero.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.company-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 40px; }
.company-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; padding: 22px 16px; text-align: center; }
.company-card__name { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.company-card__role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── Services section ───────────────────────── */
.services-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--navy-mid); text-align: center; }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 40px; text-align: left; }
.service-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; padding: 28px 22px; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.service-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); }
.service-card__icon { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.service-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--white); }
.service-card p  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.service-card__tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; margin-top: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.tag { font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,164,74,0.4); color: var(--teal); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ── Case study section ─────────────────────── */
.case-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(10,22,40,0.90) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.95) 100%),
    url('../images/about-hero.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.case-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; }
.case-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.case-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); }
.case-card__header { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); padding: 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.case-card__co { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; }
.case-card__header h4 { color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.case-card__body { padding: 18px 22px; }
.case-card__body p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Offices section ────────────────────────── */
.offices-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--navy); text-align: center; }
.world-map-wrap { border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; margin: 32px 0 24px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.world-map-wrap img { width: 100%; display: block; }
.offices-flags { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.office-flag { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── CTA band ───────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band { padding: 64px 0; background: var(--navy-mid); text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.cta-band h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-band p  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0 auto 28px; max-width: 52ch; }

/* =============================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================= */
.page-hero {
  padding: 140px 32px 80px;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(10,22,40,0.72) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.88) 100%),
    url('../images/about-hero.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-hero__eyebrow { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 18px; display: block; }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 18px; max-width: 800px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.page-hero p  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; max-width: 58ch; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.85; }
.page-hero__btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 32px; }

/* =============================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================= */
.about-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px; gap: 48px; align-items: center; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
.about-hero-grid .page-hero__eyebrow,
.about-hero-grid h1,
.about-hero-grid p { text-align: left; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }

.stats-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.stat-block { padding: 36px 32px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
.stat-block:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-block__num   { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2.8rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.stat-block__label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

.two-col   { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.three-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 16px; }

.principles-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--border); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }
.principle { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 28px 24px; }
.principle__num { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.principle h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.principle p  { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); }

.leader-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.leader-img  { border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.leader-img img { width: 100%; display: block; }
.leader-title { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
.leader-bio { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.8; }

.timeline { padding-left: 18px; border-left: 1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.timeline-item { margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; }
.timeline-item::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: -22px; top: 6px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); }
.timeline-item h5 { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.timeline-item span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); }

.credentials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.credential-group h5 { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.credential-group ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.credential-group li { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 4px 10px; border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--off-white); border-radius: 2px; }

/* =============================================
   CONSULTING PAGE
   ============================================= */
.stage-overview { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }
.stage-overview-item { padding: 18px 14px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
.stage-overview-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stage-overview-item .num { font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 6px; display: block; }
.stage-overview-item .title { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.stage-overview-item .desc  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); }

.stages-nav { display: flex; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; margin: 40px 0 0; }
.stage-tab { flex: 1; padding: 13px 8px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); cursor: pointer; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; transition: all 0.2s; }
.stage-tab:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stage-tab:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); color: var(--white); }
.stage-tab.active { background: var(--teal); color: var(--navy); }
.stage-num { display: block; font-size: 0.58rem; margin-bottom: 3px; opacity: 0.7; }

.stage-content { display: none; margin-top: 40px; }
.stage-content.active { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 48px; }
.stage-content h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.stage-content p  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.86rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }

.deliverables h5 { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.deliverables ul { list-style: none; }
.deliverables li { padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--off-white); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.deliverables li::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* =============================================
   REGULATORY PAGE
   ============================================= */
.live-ticker { background: var(--teal); padding: 11px 0; }
.live-ticker p { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); text-align: center; max-width: none; }

.markets-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 36px; }
.market-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; padding: 22px 16px; text-align: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.market-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); }
.market-card__flag   { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.market-card__org    { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.market-card__region { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }

.deadline-alert { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 3px solid var(--teal); border-radius: 4px; padding: 22px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.deadline-alert__badge { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; }
.deadline-alert h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 8px; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 400; }
.deadline-alert p  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.deadline-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 2px; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 4px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,164,74,0.4); color: var(--teal); }

/* =============================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================= */
.contact-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.contact-detail { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.contact-detail__icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; background: rgba(232,164,74,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(232,164,74,0.3); border-radius: 3px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.95rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-detail__label { font-size: 0.62rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 3px; font-weight: 600; display: block; }
.contact-detail__value { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--white); }
.offices-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; }
.office-item { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }

.contact-form-wrap { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; padding: 32px; }
.contact-form-wrap h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.contact-form-wrap > p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select { width: 100%; padding: 10px 13px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: 3px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); transition: border-color 0.2s; outline: none; }
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); }
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--teal); }
.form-group select option { background: var(--navy-mid); color: var(--white); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; padding: 12px; background: var(--teal); color: var(--navy); border: none; border-radius: 3px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s; }
.form-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-dim); }
.form-note { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); text-align: center; margin-top: 10px; }
.form-success { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px; }
.form-success__icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-success p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.86rem; }

/* =============================================
   CASE STUDIES PAGE
   ============================================= */
.cs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 36px; }
.cs-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.cs-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); }
.cs-card__header { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); padding: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.cs-card__cat { display: block; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cs-card__header h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.cs-card__body { padding: 18px 20px; }
.cs-card__body p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.cs-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 36px; }
.blog-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.blog-card:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.blog-card__img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.blog-card__body { padding: 18px; }
.blog-card__meta { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.blog-card h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card p  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
footer { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 56px 0 28px; }
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 32px;
  align-items: start;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.footer__brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.footer__logo-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 0;
}
.footer__logo-img,
.footer__brand img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  -ms-interpolation-mode: nearest-neighbor;
}
.footer__brand p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
.footer__col h5 { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer__col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer__col li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer__col a { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: color 0.2s; line-height: 1.5; display: block; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer__bottom {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 32px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.footer__bottom p { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.footer__email-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer__email-link:hover {
  color: #E8A44A;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .services-grid, .company-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .case-grid, .cs-grid, .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .markets-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .two-col, .leader-wrap, .contact-wrap, .stage-content.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .hero__stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .stage-overview { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .services-grid, .case-grid, .cs-grid, .blog-grid, .principles-grid, .three-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .markets-grid, .company-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .credentials-grid, .form-row, .offices-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stage-overview { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav__links.open { display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: fixed; top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--navy-mid); padding: 20px 24px; gap: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); z-index: 199; }
}

/* ── GLOBAL FIXES ────────────────────────────── */

/* Nav single line - no wrapping */
.nav__links { flex-wrap: nowrap !important; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav__links a { white-space: nowrap !important; }
.nav__inner { gap: 32px; }

/* All descriptive text readable white on dark */
body { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.section p, .section--alt p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

/* Force white on all headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { color: #ffffff; }

/* Muted text slightly brighter */
.text-muted, [style*="var(--muted)"] { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important; }

/* Footer text readable */
.footer__brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.footer__col a   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.footer__bottom p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

/* Service cards text white */
.service-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }
.svc-card p     { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }

/* Case card text */
.case-card__body p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72) !important; }
.cs-card__body p   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72) !important; }
.blog-card p       { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72) !important; }

/* Timeline and credential text */
.timeline-item span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.credential-group li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.leader-bio { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78) !important; }

/* Principle text */
.principle p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72) !important; }

/* Deadline alert text */
.deadline-alert p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78) !important; }

/* Market card region */
.market-card__region { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65) !important; }

/* Company card role */
.company-card__role { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }

/* Contact detail value */
.contact-detail__value { color: #ffffff !important; }

/* =============================================
   GLOBAL CONTRAST & ALIGNMENT FIXES
   Gold accent: #E8A44A — clear on all dark bgs
   ============================================= */

/* ── ACCENT COLOR OVERRIDES ──────────────────── */
:root {
  --accent:     #E8A44A;
  --accent-dim: #D4903A;
  --accent-pale: rgba(232,164,74,0.15);
}

/* ── ALL TEXT READABILITY FIXES ──────────────── */

/* Eyebrows / labels — use accent not blend */
.eyebrow,
.hero__eyebrow,
.about-hero__eyebrow,
.consulting-hero__eyebrow,
.reg-hero__eyebrow,
.contact-hero__eyebrow,
.cs-eyebrow,
.feat-card__cat,
.impact-item__cat,
.serve-card__tier,
.mission-sub-label,
.arch-left .sub-eyebrow,
.leader-section-label,
.leader-title,
.stage-label,
.deadline-badge--active,
.deadline-badge--deadline,
.cs-card__cat,
.all-posts__label,
.market-flag__code,
.company-tile__name,
.company-card__name,
.case-tile__co,
.feat-card__cat,
.reg-service-card__label,
.serve-card-reg__label,
.serve-card-reg__what,
.section-eyebrow,
.leadership-intro span,
.arch-intro span,
.global-coverage span,
.reg-intel span,
.work-with-us span,
.all-posts__label,
.about-stats__label,
.stats-bar__label,
.stage-overview-bar__num,
.career-item__name,
.contact-right h3 {
  color: #E8A44A !important;
}

/* Company name labels in tiles — was blending */
.company-tile__name { color: #E8A44A !important; font-weight: 700; }
.company-card__name { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Stats bar top text (company names, regulatory bodies) */
.stats-bar__top {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}
.stats-bar__num { color: #E8A44A !important; }
.stats-bar__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important; }

/* Hero "Schedule a Free Discovery Call" button — was invisible */
.btn-teal {
  background: #E8A44A !important;
  color: #0a1628 !important;
  border-color: #E8A44A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.btn-teal:hover { background: #D4903A !important; border-color: #D4903A !important; }

/* Outline button — white text clearly visible */
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
}

/* Tags — white text on dark border — clear */
.tag {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35) !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important;
}

/* Service card tags */
.svc-card__tags .tag { color: #fff !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important; }

/* Credential tags */
.cred-tag {
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,164,74,0.5) !important;
  color: #E8A44A !important;
}

/* Case tile company names */
.case-tile__co { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Career item company names */
.career-item__name { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Contact email */
.contact-email, .contact-email a { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Section tabs */
.section-tabs a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }
.section-tabs a:hover { color: #fff !important; }

/* About section tab links */
.section-tabs a { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Timeline dots */
.timeline-item::before { background: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Deadline badges */
.deadline-badge {
  background: #E8A44A !important;
  color: #0a1628 !important;
}
.deadline-badge--update {
  background: rgba(232,164,74,0.15) !important;
  color: #E8A44A !important;
}
.deadline-card__tag {
  border-color: rgba(232,164,74,0.5) !important;
  color: #E8A44A !important;
}
.deadline-ticker-bar__text { color: #E8A44A !important; }
.deadline-ticker-bar__icon { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Live badge */
.live-badge { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Arch principle numbers */
.arch-principle__num { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Principle numbers */
.principle__num { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Leader closing line */
.leader-closing__line { background: #E8A44A !important; }

/* About hero line */
.about-hero__line { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important; }

/* Contact hero line */
.contact-hero__line { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important; }

/* Arch left line */
.arch-left__line { background: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Filter pills */
.pill.active { background: #E8A44A !important; border-color: #E8A44A !important; color: #0a1628 !important; }
.pill:hover  { background: #E8A44A !important; border-color: #E8A44A !important; color: #0a1628 !important; }

/* CTA buttons on dark bg */
.btn-teal-full { background: #E8A44A !important; color: #0a1628 !important; }
.btn-teal-full:hover { background: #D4903A !important; }

.btn-teal-outline {
  color: #E8A44A !important;
  border-color: #E8A44A !important;
}
.btn-teal-outline:hover { background: #E8A44A !important; color: #0a1628 !important; }

/* Assessment button */
.btn-dark { background: #0a1628 !important; color: #fff !important; }
.btn-dark:hover { background: #0d1f3c !important; }

/* Mid-page CTA teal rounded */
.btn-teal[style*="border-radius:30px"] {
  background: #E8A44A !important;
  border-color: #E8A44A !important;
}

/* Market coverage flags */
.market-flag__code { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Serve card reg buttons */
.serve-card-reg .btn-teal-full { background: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Case tile teal left border */
.case-tile { border-left-color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Featured card teal top border */
.feat-card { border-top-color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Stage label */
.stage-label { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Stage tab active */
.stage-tab.active { background: #E8A44A !important; color: #0a1628 !important; }

/* Deliverable dots */
.deliverables li::before { background: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Reg service card labels */
.reg-service-card__label { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* ── ALIGNMENT FIXES ──────────────────────────── */

/* Global offices section — centred */
.offices-centre h2,
.offices-centre > p {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
}
.offices-centre > p { max-width: 52ch; }

/* Hero sub text — readable */
.hero__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important; }

/* Stats bar numbers bigger and gold */
.about-stats__num { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Company tile name visible */
.company-tile__name {
  color: #E8A44A !important;
  font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}
.company-tile__role { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important; font-size: 0.95rem !important; }

/* Nav cta always gold */
.nav__cta {
  background: #E8A44A !important;
  color: #0a1628 !important;
}
.nav__cta:hover { background: #D4903A !important; }

/* Ticker items readable */
.ticker-item, .ticker-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82) !important; }
.ticker-sep { color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* ── CASE STUDIES WHITE GAP FIX ──────────────── */
.cs-page { background: #0a1628 !important; }
.all-posts { background: #0a1628 !important; }

/* Remove any white/light bg that may creep in */
html, body { background: #0a1628 !important; }

/* ── MAP OVERLAY LABELS ───────────────────────── */
.map-pin { color: #E8A44A !important; }


/* =============================================
   FINAL CONTRAST ENFORCEMENT — OVERRIDES ALL
   Gold: #E8A44A | Applied site-wide
   ============================================= */

/* PRIMARY BUTTONS — gold background, always visible */
a.btn.btn-teal,
button.btn.btn-teal,
.btn.btn-teal {
  background-color: #E8A44A !important;
  color: #0a1628 !important;
  border: 2px solid #E8A44A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
a.btn.btn-teal:hover,
button.btn.btn-teal:hover,
.btn.btn-teal:hover {
  background-color: #D4903A !important;
  border-color: #D4903A !important;
}

/* OUTLINE BUTTONS — white border + text, always visible */
a.btn.btn-outline,
button.btn.btn-outline,
.btn.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
a.btn.btn-outline:hover,
.btn.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
}

/* GOLD OUTLINE BUTTONS */
a.btn.btn-outline-teal,
.btn.btn-outline-teal {
  color: #E8A44A !important;
  border: 2px solid #E8A44A !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
a.btn.btn-outline-teal:hover,
.btn.btn-outline-teal:hover {
  background: #E8A44A !important;
  color: #0a1628 !important;
}

/* NAV CTA */
.nav__cta,
.nav__links a.nav__cta {
  background: #E8A44A !important;
  color: #0a1628 !important;
  border-radius: 3px !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* ALL EYEBROW / LABEL TEXT — gold, always readable */
.eyebrow,
[class*="eyebrow"],
[class*="__eyebrow"],
[class*="__label"],
[class*="__cat"],
[class*="__co"],
[class*="__tier"],
[class*="__num"]:not(.stats-bar__num):not(.about-stats__num),
[class*="stage-label"],
[class*="career-item__name"],
[class*="section-label"] {
  color: #E8A44A !important;
}

/* NUMBERS in stats — gold */
.stats-bar__num,
.about-stats__num,
.stat-block__num,
.hero__stat-num {
  color: #E8A44A !important;
}

/* ALL BODY TEXT — strong white contrast */
p, li, span:not(.eyebrow):not([class*="__num"]):not([class*="__label"]):not([class*="__cat"]):not([class*="__co"]):not([class*="__tier"]):not([class*="tag"]):not(.nav__cta) {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
}

/* Ensure muted text is still readable (min 65% opacity) */
.muted, [class*="__sub"], [class*="hero__sub"], [class*="__detail"],
.blog-card__meta, .blog-card-v2__meta, .market-flag__region,
.company-tile__role, .serve-card p, .impact-item p,
.stage-body, .stage-content p, .reg-service-card > p,
.arch-principle__desc, .leader-bio, .serve-card-reg > p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78) !important;
}

/* Footer columns readable */
.footer__col h5 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important; }
.footer__col a  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65) !important; }
.footer__brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; }
.footer__bottom p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35) !important; }

/* Teal left borders → gold */
.feat-card   { border-top-color: #E8A44A !important; }
.case-tile   { border-left-color: #E8A44A !important; }
.about-quote { border-left-color: #E8A44A !important; }
.deadline-alert { border-left-color: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Arch left line */
.arch-left__line { background: #E8A44A !important; }
.leader-closing__line { background: #E8A44A !important; }

/* Timeline dots */
.timeline-item::before { background: #E8A44A !important; }
.deliverables li::before { background: #E8A44A !important; }


/* =============================================
   ABSOLUTE FINAL OVERRIDES — maximum specificity
   Fixes any remaining invisible/blending elements
   ============================================= */

/* Any inline "Not sure..." helper text — must be white */
.services-section p[style*="0.5"],
.services-4col + div p,
section p[style*="rgba(255,255,255,0.5)"],
section p[style*="rgba(255,255,255,0.4"] {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Every single .btn.btn-teal anywhere in the document */
html body a.btn-teal,
html body button.btn-teal,
html body .btn-teal {
  background: #E8A44A !important;
  color: #0a1628 !important;
  border: 2px solid #E8A44A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* Every single .btn.btn-outline anywhere */
html body a.btn-outline,
html body button.btn-outline,
html body .btn-outline {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* Centred helper text below service cards */
.services-4col ~ div p,
.services-grid ~ div p {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* Consulting CTA text */
.stage-section + .cta-band p,
.cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important;
}


/* ── FONT CONSISTENCY ENFORCEMENT ────────────────
   All headings: Playfair Display, regular weight (400)
   All body/labels: Raleway, varied weights
   No bold serif headings — keeps elegant consistency
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */

h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* Mission/vision headings — elegant regular weight */
.mission-block h3,
.arch-left h3,
.serve-card h4,
.leadership-intro h2,
.leader-name-block h4,
.reg-service-card h3,
.serve-card-reg h3,
.stage-h2,
.cs-section-title,
.cs-cta-box h2,
.global-coverage h2,
.reg-intel h2,
.work-with-us h2 {
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
}

/* Quote text — italic regular, NOT bold */
.about-quote p,
blockquote p {
  font-style: italic !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
}

/* Body paragraphs — Raleway, consistent weight */
p, li, .stage-body, .leader-bio,
.arch-principle__desc, .mission-block p,
.serve-card p, .serve-card-reg > p,
.reg-service-card > p, .feat-card p,
.impact-item p, .case-tile p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

/* Labels/eyebrows — bold Raleway */
.eyebrow, [class*="__eyebrow"], [class*="__label"],
[class*="__cat"], [class*="__co"], [class*="__tier"],
.stage-label, .mission-sub-label, .arch-left .sub-eyebrow,
.leader-section-label, .career-item__name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}


/* ── NO WHITE GAPS ─────────────────────────────── */
html, body { background: #0a1628 !important; }
section, div[class*="section"], .cs-page, .all-posts,
.about-hero, .contact-hero, .reg-hero, .consulting-hero {
  background-color: #0a1628;
}
/* Ensure no margin/padding creates white space */
.cs-page + .all-posts { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.cs-cta-box { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }


/* ── FOOTER FINAL ALIGNMENT ─────────────────────
   Both grid and bottom bar use identical container
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
footer { width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; }
.footer__grid,
.footer__bottom {
  max-width: 960px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: 32px !important;
  padding-right: 32px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}
.footer__grid { margin-bottom: 40px !important; }
.footer__bottom { padding-top: 24px !important; }


/* ── LIST ALIGNMENT FIXES ─────────────────────────
   Remove disc bullets in all card/service contexts
   Replace with gold dash, left-aligned
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.reg-service-card ul,
.serve-card-reg ul,
.consulting-hero ul,
.stage-content ul,
[class*="service-card"] ul,
[class*="serve-card"] ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.reg-service-card ul li,
.serve-card-reg ul li,
[class*="service-card"] ul li,
[class*="serve-card"] ul li {
  padding-left: 18px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82) !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.reg-service-card ul li::before,
.serve-card-reg ul li::before,
[class*="service-card"] ul li::before,
[class*="serve-card"] ul li::before {
  content: '—' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  color: #E8A44A !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
}

/* Key Deliverables heading - always left aligned */
.reg-service-card h5,
[class*="service-card"] h5 {
  text-align: left !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

/* Card text - never centred unless explicitly set */
.reg-service-card,
.serve-card-reg,
[class*="service-card"] {
  text-align: left !important;
}

/* Card body paragraphs left aligned */
.reg-service-card > p,
.serve-card-reg > p {
  text-align: left !important;
}