City firm Druces LLP has welcomed real estate finance specialist Samantha Hook to the firm as a partner.
Samantha is a former banker with Coutts, and comes to Druces after 13 years with Howard Kennedy, where she served as partner. She advises on a wide range of matters, including real estate financing and refinancing, acquisitions, disposals and leasing
of both commercial and residential property. She is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, and is a former chair of the Association of Women in Property.
Druces’ head of real estate, Nicholas Brent, said: ‘Sam’s arrival is a great move for the firm in particular for its real estate finance and family office offering for clients. Sam’s expertise and extensive client relationships
will considerably enhance the firm’s capability to support banking and property finance clients with their continued investments.’
Samantha added: ‘I am excited to be joining Druces at such a critical time for businesses working in today’s real estate finance markets and am looking forward in particular to developing new offerings through Druces’ established client
base of public and privately-owned businesses. Backed by Druces’ 250+ year history, together we can concentrate on providing cutting-edge advice, adding value and looking after the firm’s clients both established and new.’
