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Phillip Vallon discusses the six-month unfair dismissal qualifying period and what HR leaders should do before the 2027 employment law reforms.

Are HR Leaders Asking the Wrong Questions About Unfair Dismissal Reforms? | Phillip Vallon

The upcoming reduction in the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims from two years to
Claire Rigby and the Druces team advise Grandir UK on the acquisition of First Place Nurseries

Druces advises Grandir UK on the acquisition of First Place Nurseries

Druces have advised Grandir UK, a leading provider of Early Years education and childcare, on

Druces advises Grandir UK on the acquisition of Pippa’s House Nurseries

Druces have advised Grandir UK, a leading provider of Early Years education and childcare, on
Druces advises on sale of 19-apartment block in Central London image with Denielle Rickman

Druces LLP advises real estate developer on sale of Central London apartment block

Druces LLP has advised a real estate developer on the sale of a freehold apartment

Druces advises RentGuarantor Holdings PLC on a successful accelerated bookbuild placing

Druces have advised RentGuarantor Holdings PLC (AIM: RGG) on a successful accelerated bookbuild placing on
Jack Dervyn of Druces Captial Markets Corporate team.

Druces advises GS Technologies Ltd. on US$10 million Unsecured Loan Facility

Druces have advised GS Technologies Ltd. (LSE: GST), a fintech company, on a US$10 million
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