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RPC Elects Seven New Partners and Names Two Of Counsel
International law firm RPC has announced the promotion of seven Partners and two Of Counsel, effective May 1, 2023.
Read moreManufacturers 'face risk of reputational damage if they fail to act over listeria product recalls'
Following today's news that thousands of Cadbury desserts made by Müller are being recalled following a food poisoning alert.
Read moreEU law rethink means 'uncertainty is delayed, not removed'
Partner Patrick Brodie, head of the Employment, Engagement and Equality practice at international law firm RPC, warns thousands of regulations could still end up on the 'Brexit bonfire'
Read moreWhat are the 8 key legal changes ahead for retailers in 2023?
RPC's Retail Compass explores impact of regulatory reforms, rising ESG concerns and fast-evolving AI technology in difficult economic conditions.
Read moreRPC launches interactive Dawn Raid app with live 24/7 assistance
RPC Raid Response is a one-stop toolkit which enables you to navigate a raid by a regulator in real time
Read moreNew course opens opportunities to return to law as an in-house lawyer
The Centre for Legal Leadership has partnered with the Reignite Academy to run a one-day course to provide opportunities for “career break” lawyers to relaunch in an in-house (commercial) lawyer role.
Read moreNumber of retail M&A deals increases 30% since before the pandemic – 34 deals in 2022
Takeovers of distressed retailers comprised just under a quarter of all deals in 2022
Read moreRPC advises Susie Ma in Tropic Skincare 50% buyout from Lord Sugar
International law firm RPC has advised the founder of Tropic Skincare (Tropic), Susie Ma, after her decision to buyout investor, Lord Sugar, and return sole ownership to her for an undisclosed sum.
Read moreRPC hires Dr Matthew Jones as Partner to join its award-winning IP and technology practice
RPC hires Dr Matthew Jones as Partner to join its award-winning IP and technology practice
Read moreRPC reacts to UK Government White Paper on AI
RPC reacts to UK Government White Paper on AI
Read moreRPC advises senior management of Learnlight on investment by Synova
International law firm RPC has advised the senior management of Learnlight, an EdTech platform with operations across Europe, North America and Mexico, on the recent investment in Learnlight by Synova.
Read moreGary Lineker HMRC decision 'illustrates complexities' of IR35 and employment tax
International law firm RPC says a successful HMRC appeal against the decision is 'unlikely'
Read more900k square metres added to UK distribution warehouse space in past year
126 full size football pitches worth of distribution warehouse space gained in the last year
Read moreRPC advises Markel on £200m UK motor LPT transaction with Marco Capital
The LPT transaction involves UK motor insurance claims, providing cover of up to £200m in claims reserves This deal is the twelfth in a recent series of significant legacy market transactions handled by RPC, and the sixth in 2023
Read moreNHS delays for eye patients 'may be open to greater scrutiny'
International law firm RPC warns there could be a rise in claims over delays for non-surgical treatment 'given the relative ease in which it could have been provided'
Read moreWhat are the BIGGEST challenges facing insurers right now? Global Access Week has the answers…
International law firm RPC will host London seminar series with global partners from 7 to 9 March
Read moreDeals targeting European football teams more than double in value to £6.9bn in the past year
Total number of deals increased 65% between 2021 and 2022 Growth of sports holding companies helps fuel increase in English football club deals
Read moreRPC advises MS Amlin on £1.2bn 'split' RITC and LPT transactions
The transaction has been described as the largest ever third-party Reinsurance-to-Close (RITC) transaction in Lloyd's This deal is the eleventh in a recent series of significant legacy market transactions handled by RPC, and the fifth in 2023
Read moreRPC hires financial crime consultant to bolster growing White Collar Crime team
RPC has hired financial crime consultant Ben Cooper to bolster the international law firm's White Collar Crime team in London. Ben started on 1 February 2023.
Read moreHermès victory over MetaBirkin reminds creators they need to be 'mindful of using other people's content'
International law firm RPC says decision should not be seen as an impingement on artists, but rather a reminder that intellectual property laws apply even in the metaverse
Read moreRPC 'fully committed to opening doors' as firm marks fifth anniversary of apprenticeship scheme
RPC is celebrating the "wonderful contribution" of apprentices five years after the international law firm first launched its apprenticeship programme.
Read morePension reforms 'put onus on trustees, providers and employers to show value for money'
International law firm RPC says Government consultation is 'welcome' step towards ensuring pensions industry is providing the best outcomes for customers
Read moreEquality Act recognises there is no comparable situation to pregnancy discrimination…so why is menopause treated differently?
International law firm RPC says there is 'innate inconsistency' in saying law already protects against menopause discrimination, while arguing proposed change would create new legal risks
Read moreFTX's missing millions highlights urgent need for 'proper security and protection' against hackers
International law firm RPC says news of $415million worth of stolen crypto 'comes as a further blow' to customers
Read moreFTX's $415m stolen crypto shows 'authorities risk creating an Aladdin's Cave for criminals every time they freeze or seize assets'
International law firm RPC urges rethink over proposed UK crypto seizure powers
Read moreRPC expands real estate practice with the hire of Partner, Jon Ely
International law firm RPC announced today that commercial property lawyer Jon Ely has joined the firm in Bristol as a Partner in the real estate practice.
Read moreRPC appoints its first independent non-executive director
International law firm RPC has announced the appointment of Béatrice Butsana-Sita as its first independent non-executive director (INED). Her appointment will take effect from today.
Read moreWhat are the 8 key concerns insurers will face in 2023?
Annual Insurance Review from international law firm RPC identifies ESG risks, climate change and cyber-attacks as top challenges.
Read moreRPC advises senior management of AgriBriefing on acquisition by Mintec
International law firm RPC is advising the senior management of AgriBriefing on its announced acquisition by Mintec, a leading global provider of price data, analytics, and forecasts for agri-food, to create a market leading Price Reporting Agency (PRA) and Data Provider.
Read moreUK’s biggest banks facing 109 class action lawsuits
41 outstanding cases relate to interest rate manipulation; 18 concern terrorist financing Litigation funders attracted by prospect of significant payouts
Read moreNumber of fines issued by the FCA more than doubled in 2022
The FCA issued 26 fines in 2022, compared to just 10 in 2021 The FCA is sending a clear message: misconduct will not be tolerated
Read moreValue of fines issued by ICO increases threefold in a year – from £4.8m to £15m
Fines relating to data breaches account for a third of the overall value The largest fine issued was £7.5m
Read moreEdinburgh Reforms are 'a positive step in the right direction'
International law firm RPC says reforms will bring innovation and increased accessibility of consumer credit products
Read moreUK Government’s plans to raise as much as £200m a year from seizing crypto assets at risk without proper investment
Plans by the UK Government to seize as much as £200m a year in crypto assets* will be difficult to implement without significant investment in resources to pursue such seizures, says international law firm RPC.
Read moreLegal claims against banks expected following collapse in Sterling
Legal disputes between banks and their business customers are expected following the collapse in the value of sterling against the U.S. Dollar and the volatility of other currencies, says international law firm RPC.
Read moreEmployers 'need to be proactive in understanding menopause'
International law firm RPC warns upward trend of employment tribunal cases where companies were found at fault over issue
Read moreAmount seized in forfeiture orders jumps 77% to £191m in past year
The amount of money seized by UK law enforcement agencies, including His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the National Crime Agency (NCA), has jumped 77% from £108m to £191m in the last year*, says international law firm RPC.
Read moreNegligence claims 'likely to increase' over Covid delays to cancer care
International law firm RPC warns patients who have had to wait for cancer referrals and treatment could seek compensation
Read moreAutumn Statement comes as 'welcome relief' for LDI market
International law firm RPC says there has been no 'doom loop' in market stability or movement in gilt yields
Read moreHMRC must tackle tax credit fraud with 'robust measures to weed out abuse'
International law firm RPC warns 'huge scale' of erroneous claims could put off or delay those entitled to R&D relief
Read moreRPC advises Milk on acquisition of Lola Post Production
International law firm RPC has advised Award-winning London-based VFX studio Milk on its acquisition of independent, BAFTA Award-winning VFX studio Lola Post Production, as part of wider plans to expand in this rapidly growing sector.
Read moreRPC hires Helen Armstrong to grow its award-winning Technology practice
RPC continues its investment in its Tech Disputes offering to support the firm's rapid growth within the technology sector. Armstrong is RPC's 20th new Partner in 2022; mix of lateral hires and internal promotions.
Read moreStatement on Glencore criminal compensation ruling
International law firm RPC seeks compensation for bribery victim Nigeria
Read moreFCA's intervention on green claims is 'welcome step forward'
International law firm RPC says there are concerns due to lack of regulation of ESG credentials in investment products
Read moreRPC named as first official corporate partner of UOCEAN® 2050
International law firm RPC has become the first company awarded official partnership status with UOCEAN® 2050, an environmental mission led by UK-based conservation charity The Vayyu Foundation.
Read moreRPC scores top rankings in Chambers UK 2023
RPC has achieved top ranking in nine practice areas in Chambers UK 2023.
Read moreNumber of arrests for Covid fraud made by HMRC surges almost 200%
HMRC is facing increasing pressure to identify and prosecute fraudsters People who know they have wrongfully applied for Covid support are running out of time to contact HMRC
Read moreRPC signs up to UK Legal Apprenticeship Pledge
International law firm signs commitment to recognising apprenticeships as an equal pathway into law
Read moreThe Metaverse, green claims and data privacy – what critical issues lie ahead for retailers and consumer brands in Autumn 2022?
International law firm RPC launches the latest edition of Retail Compass
Read moreValue of investments into European sport increases 433% to £9.6bn in past year
• Total number of deals has increased 28% to 37 in past 12 months • Four £1bn+ deals in the last year, including sales of Chelsea and AC Milan • Women’s football and boxing seen as areas of growth
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