Rated for its 'technical excellence' and 'solutions-focused approach', Druces LLP guides issuers, NOMADs and AIM-listed clients through fundraisings, listings and a range of equity-driven matters, with a strong track record assisting international players entering the UK market. Steering the practice is Jack Dervyn, who stands out for his work in AIM, AQSE, and Main Market transactions, reverse takeovers, and secondary fundraisings.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘What sets our practice apart is their combination of technical excellence with a highly commercial and solutions-focused approach. The team is consistently proactive. They are responsive and accessible, delivering advice that is not only accurate and legally robust but also practical and aligned with clients' commercial objectives.’

  • ‘The members of their team are all very responsive and knowledgeable. David Jahoda has brought significant transaction experience to the team and is always accessible and proactive.’

  • ‘The Druces team are a pleasure to work alongside. They always take a pragmatic commercial approach to getting deals done.'

  • ‘Jack Dervyn is extremely personal and commercial. He is well known in the Natural Resources space. We always enjoy working with Jack.'

  • ‘Small but specialist and cost efficient ECM team - well acquainted with both AIM and standard list companies Good liaison with FCA when no financial adviser on deals Particularly good in the mining sector where they have long established experience and knowledge.'

  • ‘Jack Dervyn and Mark Lamph are both good practitioners in their area. Commercially focused and efficient.'

Work highlights

Advised Mustang Energy Plc on its transformational acquisition of Cykel AI Plc.
Advising Kavango Resources Plc on its £3m placing and subscription by way of a simplified disclosure prospectus, as well as various acquisition transactions.
Advising GSTechnologies Limited on various secondary fundraisings and corporate restructuring.

Practice head

Jack Dervyn

Other key lawyers

Mark Lamph