Christopher Axford

Partner @Druces Llp

London, GB

Partner, Head of Corporate and Executive Committee MemberExample Transactions:Acting on the acquisition of a high street retail chain consisting of over 40 retail shops, with premises in England and Scotland;Acting on the acquisition of a major care home operator, and the subsequent reorganisation of the business and transfer of over 1,200 employees.Acting in connection with the restructure of the IMO Car Wash business by way of a scheme of arrangement, giving rise to the landmark case of Re Bluebrook Limited.Acting for a leading UK clearing bank on the provision of acquisition finance facilities for the acquisition of a range of companies in the healthcare sector;Acting for a leading Islamic Finance provider on the provision of a series of murabaha finance facilities.Acting for a number of alternative investment funds in connection with their formation, structuring and the subsequent acquisition of companies and assets.Acting in connection with the acquisition of a portfolio of hotels in England and Wales;Acting for a number of public companies in connection with Private Placements, Bond Issues, Loan Note Issues and advice in connection with their admission to markets, including Aquis (formerly NEX/ISDX / PLUS), AIM and Main Market.