Druces LLP‘s corporate and commercial team is sought after by multinational businesses for being ’well-versed in handling cross-border deals.’ The group is adept at leading on public and private M&A, disposals and divestments, and reverse takeovers. Its transactional breadth, alongside its cross-border capabilities, have amassed an expanding client base comprised of companies from a wide range of sectors including technology, healthcare, and insurance, among others. At the helm of the practice is Christopher Axford who concentrates on multi-jurisdictional M&A, disposals, and joint ventures, as well as corporate structuring, investments, and corporate finance. Other key members of the department include real estate specialist Antony Cotton, regulated M&A authority Caroline Cropley, and Claire Rigby– who was made partner in November 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their client dedication is exceptional.'
- 'This is a team well-versed in handling cross-border deals and working with international clients.'
- 'We had the privilege of working with Claire Rigby on an acquisition transaction. She is a top-tier lawyer, highly attentive to client needs, and capable of providing clear, practical advice.'
Key clients
- Citroen Wells
- Clear Group (Holdings) Limited
- Integrum Care-Clearbrook Ltd
- Kondor AI Plc
- Pickstock Holdings Limited
- Cool Planet Technologies Limited
Work highlights
Advised Integrum Care Group in connection with the sale of its specialist care group to Duke Capital Limited.
Acting as English legal counsel to Kondor AI PLC on the proposed acquisition of Ora Technology PLC by Kondor AI PLC.
Advised the Pickstock Group on the sale of the entire issued share capital of one of its subsidiaries, Concierge 12 Ltd, to Veld Capital.
Practice head
Christopher Axford
Other key lawyers
Antony Cotton; Caroline Cropley; Claire Rigby; Cheryl Michalik