England - London • Real estate
Druces LLP
Druces LLP stands out for its in-house capabilities and experience in Sharia compliant real estate financing and its work representing syndicators of investment property. Antony Cotton heads the practice. Christopher Axford takes the lead of Sharia-compliant financing, while Suzanne Middleton Lindsley‘s practice focuses on syndicate work and development finance.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team are well-resourced and always available within a sensible timeframe when needed. In particular, members of the property and banking teams below partner level appear to be well-supported and encouraged to engage with transaction stakeholders in a collaborative and commercial manner, which helps to speed things along when time is of the essence.’
‘I have particularly enjoyed working with Suzanne Middleton-Lindsley, who takes her role as lead partner very seriously without losing a sense of humour with some of our more challenging transactions.'
'Chris Axford, on the banking side, is always working hard to ensure our documentation is up-to-date in all respects and keeping us well-protected.’
‘Strong with industry knowledge and commercially minded.’
‘Throughout my experience with Druces, I have witnessed unparalleled professionalism, outstanding expertise, and a genuine commitment to ensuring their clients' success. Druces' unique qualities and strengths make them stand head and shoulders above other firms in the industry.'
'I was struck by the real estate’s team's unwavering dedication to client satisfaction. Their responsiveness and open communication made me feel valued and reassured that my best interests were at the forefront of their work. Druces truly understands the importance of building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service.'
- 'The real estate team's vast knowledge and expertise are second to none. Their deep understanding of real estate law, combined with their attention to detail, ensured that every aspect of my legal matters was handled with the utmost care and precision. No challenge was too great for them. Druces' ability to navigate complex real estate transactions with finesse and efficiency is truly remarkable.'
- 'Suzanne Middleton Lindsley's attention to detail and thoroughness in their work is truly impressive. They possess an exceptional ability to dissect complex legal matters and provide clear and concise advice. Their expertise in real estate law is unparalleled, and strategic thinking has helped me navigate through intricate transactions with confidence and ease.'
Key clients
- Bank of London and the Middle East Plc
- Denizbank AS, Turkey
- ICICI Bank UK PLC
- Bank of China (UK) Ltd
- Astute Capital plc
- Propiteer Capital plc
- Property Lending LLP
Work highlights
- Advising Bank of London and The Middle East Plc on over 40 property finance transactions.
- Advising Property Lending LLP on an acquisition and development facility to acquire a property that was to be demolished, and in its place a building of 8 flats developed.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Antony Cotton