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Finance

Druces has longstanding experience in advising on all aspects of real estate finance. We combine expertise in technical legal matters with knowledge of market trends and commercial developments affecting the sector.

We act for borrowers and lenders on a range of real estate finance transactions, including for acquisitions and construction; ‘off-plan’ development funding; bridging and mezzanine facilities and REIT property funding transactions. Our clients range from banks and financial institutions, investment funds, finance houses, to private investors and a range of borrowers.

Legal 500 commentary

Druces was again ranked in the Legal 500 for Real Estate Finance work in 2022.

“At Druces LLP, the ‘overall level of service is superb’: ‘partners stay actively engaged in the deals and provide commercial, sensible advice’.” Furthermore, “Christopher Axford heads the practice, which also includes Suzanne Middleton-Lindsley. They ‘demonstrate an excellent technical ability, are thorough and methodical, and best of all are an absolute pleasure to deal with’.”

Recent work

Last year we advised over 100 property investment syndicates from initial purchase through a nominee company, its financing, its subsequent management and eventual disposal.
We advise a London bank on its new property finance transactions including sharia’a compliance advice.
We advised an Islamic bank on the £30m financing, through a Murabaha structure, of a large Midlands logistics hub.
We acted for a group of Middle Eastern Investors in connection with the acquisition and lease back of a government building in the East Midlands.

Who to Contact

CHRISTOPHER AXFORD

Head of Corporate

Christopher is the Head of Corporate and is a member of Druces Executive Committee which manages the firm’s direction and vision for the future. He deals with a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including AIM and AQSE work, national and international joint ventures and group restructuring.

ANTONY COTTON

Partner and Head of Banking & Finance

Antony leads the Banking and Financial Services Practice at Druces with a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. With a wealth of experience and exceptional skill in navigating complex financial transactions, Antony brings a blend of commercial acumen and strategic insight to every deal.

With a firm belief that the key to client satisfaction lies in understanding the broader business context and anticipating the needs of his clients, Antony’s philosophy is to approach each transaction with a strategic mindset, always looking to deliver results efficiently and effectively, while fostering long-term relationships with his clients, built on trust and success.

Outside of work, Antony is a keen (though injury prone) runner and father of an 11 year old budding airline pilot.

SUZANNE MIDDLETON LINDSLEY

Partner, Real Estate

Suzanne Middleton Lindsley is a Partner in the Real Estate team and the Head of Real Estate Finance. She has broad experience in residential and commercial property, including in investment, development and property finance. She also has experience in dealing with Sharia’a compliant transactions.