Druces LLP focuses on capital markets work within the mining sector and is experienced in handling a range of corporate finance transactions. The team is headed by Dominic Traynor, who specialises in capital markets and has worked on a number of admissions and re-admissions to AIM, Standard Listings, and Aquis. Jack Dervyn is of note, with expertise in advising exploration and production companies.

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Key clients

  • Ajax Resources Plc
  • Conico Ltd (ASX: CNJ)
  • Panthera Resources plc
  • Zenith Energy Ltd
  • Amedeo Resources
  • Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nominated Adviser)
  • Critical Mineral Resources PLC
  • Egdon Resources PLC
  • EV Metals Group Plc
  • First Development Resources Plc
  • Golden Metal Resources Plc
  • Goldplat Plc
  • Great Southern Copper PLC
  • Greatland Gold Plc
  • Katoro Gold Plc
  • Kavango Resources Plc
  • Kibo Energy Plc
  • Mosman Oil and Gas Ltd
  • Mustang Energy PLC
  • Nostra Terra Oil and Gas Company PLC
  • Oilex Ltd (dual ASX and AIM listed)
  • Power Metal Resources plc
  • Red Rock Resources Plc
  • Regency Mines Plc
  • Rockfire Resources PLC
  • SI Capital Ltd (broker)
  • SigmaRoc Plc
  • Savannah Resources Plc
  • Thor Mining Plc
  • TomCo Energy PLC

Work highlights

  • Advised long-standing AIM listed client Savannah Resources Plc on its £6.1m placing and subscription and £0.4m raise through PrimaryBid.
  • Advised Kavango Resources plc, a company with its shares listed on the Standard Segment of the Main Market, on its two-stage fundraising of £6m before expenses, which involved a simplified disclosure prospectus and Rule 9 waiver.
  • Advised First Equity in connection with a placing and subscription of approximately £4.9m, and the reverse takeover of Neo Energy Metals.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dominic Traynor

Other key lawyers

Jack Dervyn, Mark Lamph