Druces LLP
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