Dominic Traynor > Druces LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Druces LLP has ‘a strong team with good understanding of what they are doing‘, and clients remark that the lawyers ‘know the nuances and commercial approach required for smaller deals‘. Lead partner Dominic Traynor frequently assists lithium project developer Savannah Resources Plc with corporate governance and regulatory matters concerning emerging markets. Corporate and banking partner Christopher Axford recently acted for Essentially Group PLC on the admission of its entire share capital to the AQSE Growth Market, the first UAE-based business to be listed there. Construction specialist Richard Bailey continues to be involved in major projects, among them developments in the retail and energy sectors in the Middle East. Newly promoted partner Jack Dervyn is ‘very detail-orientated and always has great availability‘, and senior associate Mark Lamph, who focuses on ECM transactions, has ‘great experience and great manner with clients‘.

Fielding a team that possesses ‘commerciality … (which) matches its excellent legal abilities’, Druces LLP‘s equity capital markets practice sits within the wider corporate and commercial practice group. The team advises nominated advisors, brokers and management on the full spectrum of equity transactions – chiefly IPOs, secondary issuances and reverse takeovers. ‘Exceptional legal adviser’ Dominic Traynor is known for his ‘depth of experience in industry matters and general commerciality’.