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RPC advises Assured Partners UK&I on its acquisitions of Romero Group and CIA Insurance
International law firm RPC has advised AssuredPartners UK & Ireland (AssuredPartners), the leading international insurance broker, on its acquisitions of Romero Group and CIA Insurance.
Read moreRPC advises EnergyPathways Ltd on its admission to AIM
International law firm RPC has advised EnergyPathways Ltd (EnergyPathways) on the reverse takeover (RTO) by Dial Square Investments Plc (to be renamed Energy Pathways Plc), a special purpose acquisition vehicle, and the admission of the enlarged group's issued and to be issued share capital to the AIM market.
Read moreAs EU's new sustainability directive is agreed, UK companies warned 'not to rest on their laurels'
Following the news that agreement has been reached on the EU's new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead Sophie Tuson, a Senior Associate who specialises in climate and environmental sustainability at international law firm RPC
Read moreChambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories
Chambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories, with a new ranking for Corporate/M&A: Domestic in its recently published 2024 edition.
Read moreASA rulings warn airlines against making 'broad and absolute' environmental claims
Regulator uses AI system to proactively search and identify online adverts that might break the rules on greenwashing
Read moreRPC earns top ranking for Crypto-Asset Disputes in the UK
International law firm RPC has been ranked for the first time in Chambers and Partners 2024 FinTech Guide, achieving Band 1 for Crypto-Asset Disputes in the UK.
Read moreFootball club investment deals up more than a quarter in last year
Investors seeking to make immediate impact with capital for stadia, training facilities and infrastructure key Highly-anticipated Manchester Utd deal latest move in multi-sport structures
Read moreRPC insurance partner named as Winner in Lexology Client Choice Awards 2024
Carmel Green sole recipient of Insurance & Reinsurance, Hong Kong category
Read moreRPC advises Shepherd Neame in respect of its long-term logistics and distribution operations
International law firm RPC has advised Shepherd Neame in respect of one of its most significant contracts to date as it enhances its warehousing and logistics partnership with GXO Logistics (GXO), and substantially invests in its Faversham warehouse and improves its secondary distribution operations.
Read moreWhistleblower fraud reports to HMRC surge 47% in the past year
HMRC clamping down on COVID fraudsters Public anger at fraudsters fuels rise in whistleblowing
Read moreNumber of retail sector CVAs jumps 150% in the last year
CVAs help avoid a Wilko-style collapse CVAs gaining ground on Restructuring Plans which are seen as more expensive
Read moreThe Times recognises RPC among Best Law Firms 2024
International law firm, RPC, has been recognised by The Times in its Best Law Firms 2024 report, an annual ranking of the top 250 law firms in England and Wales.
Read more12 top tips for using AI in retail, from a lawyer
AI is redefining the retail industry. It can improve consumer engagement, aid decision-making, curate tailored promotions, improve efficiencies, and reduce costs. So what do retailers need to be mindful of when deploying AI? The team of AI experts at international law firm, RPC, has identified its top tips for the safe and effective use of AI in retail.
Read moreChambers UK recommends RPC in nine categories
Chambers UK recommends RPC in nine categories, with a new Band 1 ranking for Professional Negligence: Technology and Construction.
Read moreWhat 7 challenges can retailers expect in 2024?
RPC's Retail Compass explores what lies ahead for the retail and consumer sector
Read moreFast-growing IP and tech practice at RPC welcomes Caroline Tuck as Partner
International law firm RPC is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Tuck as a Partner in its Intellectual Property and Technology (IP & Tech) team. Caroline Tuck joins RPC from Deloitte, where she was a Director in the Disputes team.
Read moreUK authorities seize £179m from suspected criminals – up 16% in a year
UK authorities, including the SFO, HMRC and police, seized £179m last year[1] from criminals using draconian Confiscation Orders – an increase of 16% on £154m a year earlier, according to analysis of new data by international law firm RPC.
Read moreLaw firms failing to pay clients 'fair' interest on monies held may come under regulatory scrutiny
SRA requires firms to pay clients ‘fair’ interest on money held on client account Rising interest rates means client accounts are earning substantial sums that law firms may be tempted to keep
Read moreFCA rules could trigger 'marked drop' in finfluencers marketing crypto
Regulator clamping down over concerns consumers are being 'influenced into high risk investments without understanding consequences'
Read moreRPC recognised as top-tier firm across seven areas in The Legal 500 UK 2024
The Legal 500 UK ranks RPC in seven categories. In total, 135 RPC lawyers were recognised, some in multiple categories.
Read moreSingle-use plastic ban is 'only the beginning in the war against plastic'
Retailers and brands warned today's 'conscious consumer' will expect them to get behind ban's sentiment or risk harming brand loyalty
Read moreCybersecurity breaches at financial services firms more than trebles
Cybersecurity breaches reported by financial service providers rose from 187 in 2021/22 to 640 in 2022/23 UK pension schemes report the biggest increase, 4,000%, in data breach reports to the ICO
Read moreWhistle-blowing on illegal cartels drops 70% in 5 years
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently increased award to £250,000 Calls to the CMA hotline have plummeted from 1,442 in 2017 to 427 in 2022
Read moreRPC adds Partner to its General Liability practice
International law firm RPC announced today that Thom Lumley as Partner in its General Liability practice.
Read moreEvolving Corporate practice at RPC welcomes James Channo as Partner
International law firm RPC announced today that James Channo joins as Partner in its London Corporate practice.
Read moreAuthorities and insurers 'must grapple crumbling concrete crisis to prevent new wave of asbestos-related claims'
Degraded condition of RAAC has highlighted continued presence of asbestos in schools and public buildings
Read moreRPC bolsters Hong Kong bench of litigators with the appointment of Ivan Chang as Partner
International law firm RPC announced today that Ivan Chang joins as Partner in its Hong Kong Commercial Disputes practice. Already a disputes powerhouse, Ivan's appointment adds to its general dispute resolution and contentious regulatory work.
Read moreOfcom faces 30,000 cyber attacks a week, new data reveals
NCSC warn that UK infrastructure and businesses face heightened threat of cyber attacks
Read moreHMRC paid over £500,000 to whistleblowers in the past year
Figure has increased, but is just 1.7% of that paid to informants by the IRS in the US HMRC needs to make reporting system more accessible and payments more transparent to encourage more informants against tax fraudsters
Read moreValue of NFT fraud plummets 82% in UK
The value of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) fraud in the UK has dropped 82% over the last year as the collapse in prices and lower trading volumes make these digital assets less attractive to fraudsters, reveals new data from international law firm RPC.
Read moreWilko becomes 'yet another casualty' of tough economic conditions facing UK retailers
'Perfect storm' of rising interest rates, increased energy bills, supply chain issues and squeezed customer spending is hitting retailers hard
Read moreLocal authorities install 8,000 new EV chargers in past year – up just 7%
Poor investment at a local and governmental level will require private investment to achieve government targets 300,000 new public chargers needed before the end of the decade
Read more'Climate change is bringing the potential for new risks not previously accounted for'
Following news of wildfires sweeping through Rhodes, Corfu and southern Europe, Partner Lucy Dyson and Partner Toby Savage, both in the international property and casualty team at international law firm RPC, warn of the increasing risk of wildfire in the UK:
Read moreUK retail M&A deals increase 23% in the last year, a five-year high
Number of deals rose from 31 in 2021/22 to 38 for 2022/23
Read moreRPC strengthens Singapore corporate practice with the appointment of M&A Partner Kenneth Leong
International law firm RPC announced today that experienced M&A lawyer, Kenneth Leong joins the firm as Partner to bolster and lead its corporate team in Singapore, expanding the firm's internationally recognised corporate practice. He joins with a team of Associates.
Read moreRPC announces qualifying trainee retention rate for September 2023
International law firm RPC will retain 69 per cent of its UK trainees who are due to qualify in September 2023, after 11 of its original cohort of 16 were offered and accepted positions.
Read moreCyber extortion jumps 39% in a year
3,200 reports made to Action Fraud in 2022, up from 2,300 Social media and email hacking reports increased 8%, from 13,500 to 14,600 Malware, server and phone hacking reports decreased in the same period
Read moreInsolvencies of retail businesses jump 56% in past year to hit decade high
The number of retail business insolvencies jumped 56% in the past year, to hit the highest levels in at least a decade - 1,942 in 2022/23, up from 1,243 in 2021/22 shows new research from international law firm RPC.
Read moreRPC advises Ceres on Main Market listing
International law firm RPC advised Ceres Power Holdings plc, a global leader in fuel cell and electrochemical technology, on its transfer from AIM to the Premium Segment of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Read moreNew test will 'significantly strengthen SFO's arsenal' against corporate economic crime
Amendment to Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill expands scope to include senior managers, not just directors
Read moreAnti-Slapps amendments are 'potentially very significant' for protecting defendants from 'ruinous' claims
'Journalists and whistleblowers should not face the prospect of bankruptcy and losing their home for doing their job'
Read moreRPC advises Bizet Media in its acquisition of High Wire Post Production
International law firm RPC has advised Bizet Media, the parent company of Milk VFX, in its acquisition of Dublin-based High Wire Post Production.
Read moreRPC reacts to the FCA's tough new rules for marketing cryptoassets
New FCA rules mean crypto firms must ensure that people have the appropriate knowledge and experience to invest in crypto. Those promoting crypto must also put in place clear risk warnings and ensure adverts are clear, fair and not misleading.
Read moreRPC's Snapshots app brings together the latest legal developments…at the touch of a button
Students and commercial lawyers alike can access a rich database of updates from the commercial, data, digital, consumer and advertising legal landscape
Read more67% increase in football “multi-club” M&A deals in the last year
48% of the 31 deals targeting European football clubs last year were multi-club deals Model seeks to create efficiencies in financial security and transferring and training players Total deals targeting European football clubs generally increased 35% last year
Read moreRPC launches free go-to platform and online community for accountants and tax advisers
Tax Take + features guidance notes on tax-related topics, news, podcasts, webinars, vlogs and interactive chat for industry experts
Read moreRising 'green office' demand will keep construction sector buoyant as new office developments drop 15%
An ever-rising demand for sustainable workplaces will keep the construction sector buoyant as the number of new office development projects in England fell 15% between 2021 and 2022, from 434 to 367, according to research by international law firm RPC.
Read moreValue of UK crypto-fraud reports increases by 41% in the past year, reaching a record £306m
FTX collapse caused a surge in the value of fraud reports – November’s £115m loss to fraud amounts to 1/3 of annual figure while Hong Kong embraces cryptocurrency opportunities
Read moreRPC advises BP Marsh on sale of Kentro
International law firm RPC has advised BP Marsh & Partners Plc on the sale of Kentro Capital Limited to Brown & Brown, Inc.
Read moreRPC Senior Partner secures second term
International firm RPC has reappointed Oliver Bray for a second term as Senior Partner with unanimous support.
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