Merger strengthens real estate & private client practices
City firm Druces LLP has announced a merger with London-based firm Sykes Anderson Perry, bolstering its private client and real estate practices.
The merger, effective 1 October, will see four directors joining Druces as partners or consultants, as well as the addition of seven fee earners, three secretaries and two business services staff. Included among the newcomers are real estate specialist Christopher Sykes, residential property partner Gemma Wright, Sykes Anderson Perry co-founder David Anderson, and dual-qualified partner Nicole Gallop Mildon.
Roy Campbell, senior partner at Druces, said: ‘It’s an exciting time for the firm. Following five years of double-digit financial growth, Druces re-entered The Lawyer’s ranking of the UK’s top 200 law firms (by fee income) last year. Our merger significantly strengthens two of the firm’s core areas, private client and real estate. Sykes Anderson Perry is a natural fit for us with similar culture and values. We look forward to welcoming them to the firm.’
Christopher Sykes, co-founder of Sykes Anderson Perry, added: ‘We are delighted to be merging with Druces. We are confident that this merger will complement our existing strengths, and deliver an enhanced offering with a broader range of services for the benefit of our clients. I can only see a positive outcome for our clients and we are looking forward to joining our new colleagues at Druces.’
