Druces LLP has a real estate finance practice with a distinct focus on advising both domestic and Middle Eastern banks on property finance matters. A key area of distinction for the team is its significant experience in handling Sharia-compliant transactions. This specialist capability is driven by co-heads Antony Cotton and Suzanne Middleton Lindsley, who are both highly experienced in structuring these specific types of transactions for both public and private sector clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Property Finance team at Druces demonstrates a high level of professionalism and legal expertise, with a notable commitment to honest and transparent communication.'
- 'From the outset, they made it clear they would provide the information we needed to hear, not just what we wanted to hear. That candour has helped us make informed, strategic decisions.’
Key clients
- Bank of London and the Middle East Plc
- Rocket Leisure Ltd
Work highlights
Advised a leading Islamic bank on over 40 property finance transactions valued between £5m and £43m, involving multi-jurisdictional structuring across Jersey, Guernsey, BVI, Cayman, and Luxembourg, reinforcing Druces’ expertise in Islamic finance and international real estate lending.
Practice head
Suzanne Middleton Lindsley; Antony Cotton