Druces LLP’s corporate occupier services encompass various sectors, including financial services, leisure and hospitality, and charity; the team's offering includes support with lease acquisitions, headquarters relocations, and conditional agreements. Karen Chapman heads the group and occupational lettings form a cornerstone of her commercial real estate practice. Adrian Footer is a go-to contact for corporate occupiers and landlords seeking advice on the hospitality and leisure sectors. Lisa Cardy is a crucial supporting presence on a breadth of matters, and Jo Wooller provides key assistance with portfolio asset management.
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‘They work very closely with the clients and most importantly, they work at speed and if one member of the team is away, another one can easily pick up the work.’
‘They value their clients and always deliver 100%.’
Key clients
- Houzz UK Limited
- Draughts Limited
- Sound Point Capital Management Limited
- Drinkaware trust
- Lyndsey Ingram London Limited
- Boxcar Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Houzz UK Limited in granting multiple sub-leases of office building located in prime central London, dealing with the added complication of non-resident landlord.
Acting for Draughts Limited in the lease of a bar/restaurant on the Olympic Park, adjacent to the BBC, Sadler’s Wells.
Advised Sound Point Capital Management Limited on the lease of offices in Moorgate.
Practice head
Karen Chapman
Other key lawyers
Adrian Footer; Lisa Cardy; Jo Wooller