Praised by clients for ‘its blend of technical rigour and commercial sensibility’, Druces LLP is well-equipped to advise across the full real estate lifecycle. Group head Benjamin Lomer acts for landlords on tenant defaults and lease terminations, particularly with retail tenants. Charles Grossman oversees commercial landlord and tenant disputes, rights of light, and service charge litigation, while Wendy Shoniregun acts for property investors on lease renewal claims.
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Testimonials
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‘The team at Druces LLP brings a measured, intelligent approach to property litigation, with notable strength in rights of light and complex neighbourly matters. What makes the practice stand out is its blend of technical rigour and commercial sensibility—delivering advice that is legally robust but always grounded in practical outcomes.’
- ‘Druces is highly responsive, collaborative, and detail-conscious. The team communicates clearly and maintains strong momentum through each stage of a matter, without the churn or over-engineering that can occur at larger firms. Their ability to simplify complexity is a real strength, and they operate with quiet confidence rather than unnecessary theatre.’
- ‘The practice demonstrates flexibility on billing where appropriate and fosters a genuinely collegiate internal culture. This is reflected in the calibre of individuals like Charles Grossman, whose sharp eye and calm, pragmatic style add real value to every matter he touches.’
- ‘Charles Grossman is an exceptional property litigator. He combines sharp legal insight with real commercial intuition and is particularly adept at navigating contentious matters involving rights of light and neighbourly disputes.’
‘I am consistently impressed by the level of care and attention that is given to each case.’
‘My repeated instructions from Druces LLP have consistently demonstrated their exceptional talent and ability to combine deeply critical and analytical thinking with pragmatic, big picture advice.’
Key clients
- Blueprint Homes Ltd
- Comland Plc
- Dogs Trust
- Enstar Capital
- Jackson Rowe Surveyors
- JT Ross Property Group
- Mayfield Asset and Property Management Limited
- Opus Trust Group
- Ratcliffes Surveyors
- Transworld Business Advisors
- Wharf Developments Ltd
- Yours Clothing
Work highlights
Acting for a Resident’s Association of a luxury block near Battersea Park taking issue with landlord and management company for excessive management, caretaker, security, and other charges put through the service charge, over a number of years.
Acting for a nationwide retailer in connection with its extensive property portfolio and the rationalisation of that portfolio, including breaking leases, re-gearing existing leases, and assistance with tactical negotiations, and ancillary matters including dilapidations and compliance.
Acting for Blueprint Homes Limited as freeholder developer of premises in S.E. London in respect of alleged cladding and fire safety issues, an appeal of an Improvement Notice served by the local authority, interest by the office of the ODPM as part of a wider fire and building safety approach.
Practice head
Benjamin Lomer
Other key lawyers
Charles Grossman; Wendy Shoniregun