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Druces LLP

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Deploying a multi-disciplinary approach which leverages the expertise of lawyers with substantial Islamic finance expertise within core areas of focus for the firm, including corporate, M&A, real estate and banking, Druces LLP provides a very effective service to financial institutions, corporates and investors providing or seeking finance utilising a variety of Shariah-compliant products. Christopher Axford, who co-heads the team alongside Antony Cotton, handles a significant volume of Shariah-compliant property finance mandates for core client, Bank of London and The Middle East.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A responsive team.'
  • 'Good at Islamic real estate finance.'

Key clients

  • Bank of London and The Middle East
  • WIDR Group
  • Astute Capital plc
  • UV Cap3 Plc
  • Propiteer Capital plc
  • XVIR Healthcare Plc

Work highlights

  • Advised Bank of London and The Middle East on a number of commodity Murabaha transactions ranging from £10m to £30m in value.
  • Advised Propiteer Capital Plc on its sukuk issuance programme.
  • Advised XVIR Healthcare plc on its sukuk issuance programme.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Antony Cotton, Christopher Axford

Other key lawyers

Suzanne Middleton-Lindsley, Claire Rigby, Rebecca Pinder