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James Sharp, Solicitor at Druces, featured in a legal article on adjudication, party status and joint ventures in Darchem Engineering Ltd v Bouygues Travaux Publics

Adjudication, Party Status, and Joint Ventures: Darchem Engineering Limited v Bouygues Travaux Publics and another [2026] EWHC 220 (TCC) | James Sharp

The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) decision in Darchem Engineering Limited v Bouygues Travaux Publics
Druces blog featuring Caroline Cropley on CVAs, restructuring and financial pressure facing hospitality operators.

From CVAs to Closures: Why Hospitality Operators Must Rethink Their Relationship with Lawyers | Caroline Cropley

The UK hospitality sector has always operated on tight margins, but the current wave of
Company Secretary duties and corporate governance in the UK

The Duties of a Company Secretary – Updated 2026 | Michael Edoimioya

What does a Company Secretary do? A Company Secretary plays a central role in ensuring

Legal Advice for Directors & Business Owners | Caroline Cropley

In this interview, Caroline Cropley, Partner and Head of Corporate Restructuring at Druces, shares practical

Three Wins, One Standout Night for Druces LLP at the WealthBriefing European Awards 2026

23 March 2026: Distinguished City of London law firm, Druces LLP, secured three wins at

The Private Wealth Advantage in Contentious Trusts and Probate

The Druces Contentious Trusts and Probate team look forward to the ConTRa conference in Lisbon

Inheritance Tax on gifts from parents: a blessing, or a later burden?

An area where Druces’ Contentious Probate Team see regular disputes is the burden of Inheritance

Will the Recent Regulatory Changes Encourage More IPOs?

Introduction There has been considerable debate over the last few years in the London investment

UK–India Capital Flows: Financing Sustainable Development Across Borders and Holi celebration

Please join us for drinks and canapes to celebrate Holi, the festival of colours, hosted

Overturning a Joint Tenancy After Death

Druces’ Contentious Probate Team recently acted for the Claimant in a matter that went to

From User Experience to Enforcement: How Regulators are acting on harmful online choice architecture in the EU and UK

Introduction Online choice architecture (OCA), often labelled “dark patterns” when harmful, has moved decisively from
Employment Rights Act 2025 changes affecting employers and employees

The Employment Rights Act 2025: Imminent and future changes

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 25) became law on 18 December 2025. It introduces