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Dominic Traynor
Partner
Sectors
Natural Resources
Sectors
Natural Resources
A leading UK law firm for AIM-listed clients
We are recognised as one of the leading law firms in the UK for the number of AIM-listed clients in the basic materials sector. Druces’ combined client base positions us in the Top 20 UK law firms for the number of AIM-listed clients. (AIM Advisers Rankings Guide)
Recognition
We have been recommended in Legal 500 for our work within Mining & Minerals. Past client testimonials from Legal 500 are featured below:
“They have strong industry knowledge and experience with the impression of having acted within the industry, not advising from outside.”
“The team has a wealth of experience dealing with difficult third parties on complicated deals. They have the capacity to find legal solutions to apparently complex problems. Also generally well-connected and has the capacity to help put interested parties together. Good all-round strengths relating to compilation of documentation, problem solving and negotiation.”
Exceptional technical knowledge of the natural resources sector sets us apart.
How we support clients
Our dedicated natural resources team helps clients with equity capital raisings for early stage exploration companies and IPOs on capital markets, through to the issue of listed debt to fund the acquisition of operating assets, to substantial takeovers. Our sector team also includes natural resources specialists, tax lawyers and lawyers specialising in disputes in the industry.
We advise on transactions involving the London Stock Exchange’s Premium and Standard segments, AIM and AQSE on admissions, IPOs, reverse takeovers, fundraisings and bond and loan note issuances and listings. We act for companies, management, Nominated Advisers and Brokers.
Our mining, oil and gas and exploration clients call us before they make their next move and trust and rely on the advice we give. Our team includes partners who are non-executive directors themselves and so not only have excellent technical knowledge from years of experience, but also know first-hand what it’s like to go through the process.
Our international experience
We have extensive international experience across Africa, Australia, South East Asia, South America and North America, helping clients access the deep pools of capital available in the London markets. Dual-listed clients generally trade on Nasdaq, JSE, TSX, ASX and EURONEXT.
Who to Contact
Stephen Ronaldson
Partner
Jack Dervyn
Partner
How can we help?
To find out more about our services, please contact us on:
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What is included?
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Client meetings.
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The provision of document lists, and review of supporting documents.
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The preparation of the application to the UKVI.
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All communications with client and third parties (letter, email, telephone, Skype).
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Assistance with responding to queries raised by the Home Office once submitted.
What factors could increase the price?
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An increase in the complexity of the application in light of new information provided by you.
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A change of instruction or change in circumstances.
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Difficulty in receiving prompt responses for requests of documentation from you.
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Liaising with third parties on a client’s behalf.
What’s not included in the price?
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Home Office Application Fee, Immigration Health Surcharge, Home Office Appeal fees, and any additional Government fees. The most up to date information can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-6-april-2020
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Courier fees, translation fees, photocopying.
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The cost for representation at Home Office Appointments.
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Specialist report fees (e.g. psychiatry, child welfare etc).
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The cost to retrieve title deeds to property.
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The cost of instructing an Immigration Barrister to represent you at appeal or Judicial Review hearing or for advice in connection with Appeals on Applications for Judicial Review.
Typical timescales
In our experience, cases can take anywhere between 4 days and 18 months to be processed depending on the type of application, complexity of the case and the timescales set by the Home Office. We will endeavour to provide you with a timescale for completing your application during the initial consultation stage.
The fee earners who work on these matters are:
Phillip Vallon is a Partner specialising in Employment and Immigration law. He has a wealth of experience in handling a broad range of employment and immigration cases with particular expertise in resolving intricate HR issues and providing advice on sponsor licence and corporate visa applications.
Phillip’s hourly rate is £470 per hour.
Graeme Kirk, a Consultant at Druces LLP. Graeme is a solicitor qualified in England & Wales, with over 40 years post qualification experience. Graeme’s hourly rate is £380 per hour.
Trainees: Where appropriate, some of the work required to be carried out on your case may be undertaken by a trainee solicitor, whose charge out rate is £150- £180 per hour, subject to the supervision of a more experienced lawyer.
All figures for fees and disbursements are exclusive of VAT which in the majority of cases will be charged in addition at the standard rate of 20%.
If you have any questions regarding this cost information, please contact Phillip Vallon
