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Proposed changes to the AIM Rules in June 2026. Featured image showing Nigel Gordon, Partner in Corporate and Commercial at Druces LLP, alongside the article title.

Proposed changes to AIM Rules – June 2026 | Nigel Gordon

A summary for directors of AIM companies and prospective AIM companies – June 2026 Introduction
Directors' duties in hospitality distress article by Caroline Cropley, Partner and Head of Corporate Restructuring at Druces.

When Closure Becomes the Responsible Option: Directors’ Duties in Hospitality Distress | Caroline Cropley

Sadly sometimes, for directors, the decision to close a company can be a responsible one.

Claire Rigby elected to ABL Board

Congratulations to Claire Rigby, Partner at Druces, on her election to the Board of the
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