Under the leadership of the ‘knowledgeable’ Caroline Cropley, Druces LLP has developed a strong offering for corporates, HNWIs, and an expanding roster of IPs engaged in restructurings, insolvencies and distressed transactions, particularly within core firmwide sector strengths, including real estate. The arrival of Jeff Roberts from Memery Crystal in March 2025 provides added bandwidth to the team, in light of his skill at handling insolvency litigation and distressed asset recoveries.
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Testimonials
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- 'Potential clients should know they can trust Druces to provide a diligent and excellent service, that is aligned to their needs and objectives.'
- 'Caroline Cropley is an excellent and knowledgeable lawyer who takes the time to explain the matter to her clients. She is responsive and delivers perfectly tailored advice for her clients.'
Key clients
- Rocket Software
Work highlights
Acted in the sale of a UK property-owning entity held by a non-UK client with ownership and operational ties across multiple jurisdictions. The transaction was driven by recent UK tax rule changes and the introduction of "overseas entity" registration, prompting a re-evaluation of the client’s property structure.
Advised a financially distressed company on its sale options in the context of insolvency, working closely with Administrators to facilitate a structured transition into Administration.
Practice head
Caroline Cropley
Other key lawyers
Jeff Roberts; Kajal Sachania; Terri Hattersley