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The amount of tax HMRC believes High Net Worths owe on Stamp Duty jumps by a third in past year to £80m
Wealthy individuals also suspected of underpaying £48.3m in tax relating to trusts in the last year
Read moreSolana hack could lead to claims against its developers and service providers
A cyberattack on Solana, which has resulted in the wallets of 8,000 customers being drained, could potentially lead to claims being taken against its software developers and third-party service providers, says international law firm RPC.
Read moreRPC welcomes new Construction and Engineering Partner to its growing Real Estate and Construction team within its market-leading Commercial group
• The move is driven by growing client demand, in particular from the retail and tech sectors, to support their increased construction needs. • RPC has now hired 7 Partners in 2022, in addition to promoting 10 new Partners at the beginning of May across its four offices.
Read moreWagatha Christie trial timely reminder of inherent risks in litigation between high profile individuals
Earlier today, the UK's High Court handed down its decision on the highly publicised case Vardy v Rooney.
Read moreBusinesses face 'significant work ahead' to comply with FCA's new Consumer Duty
International law firm RPC says regulator has given companies 'little concession' on timeframe to implement change
Read moreFCA is 'sending clear message to firms involved in Europe's largest tax scandal' as it issues £2million fine against The TJM Partnership
International law firm RPC says repercussions from the Cum-Ex scandal, which started as long ago as 2001, continue amid warning to businesses over their compliance obligations
Read moreHMRC investigations into corporate tax evasion drop to lowest level in five years
• Regulator reveals there are just 7 live Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) investigations • In 2021, there were 14 live CCO investigations • HMRC has not issued a single prosecution since CCOs were introduced in 2017 • Law firm RPC says Brexit, Covid and financial constraints have all impacted HMRC
Read moreCrypto crash could accelerate insurers rewriting policies to reduce exposure claims
The cryptocurrency crash could accelerate the process of insurers rewriting policies to reduce potential exposure, including making greater use of virtual currency exclusions, warns international law firm RPC.
Read moreServing court documents by NFT will help fraud victims recover assets - but crypto exchanges are 'likely to be on red alert' after trust ruling
• International law firm RPC says ruling in D’Aloia v. Persons Unknown and Binance Holdings Limited & Others is 'very significant' for crypto fraud victims • But cryptocurrency exchanges could now face claims for breach of trust for misappropriated funds held on their platforms
Read moreRPC advises Office Space in Town on portfolio buyback deal
International law firm RPC has advised Office Space in Town (OSiT) on acquiring full ownership of its portfolio, following a "transformational deal" that has seen the company buy back 80 per cent of its stake from Brightbay Real Estate Partners.
Read moreRPC appoints Reshma Raja as its first General Counsel
International law firm RPC has hired Reshma Raja as the firm's first General Counsel. She will start at RPC at the beginning of July.
Read moreRPC retains 100% of trainees in latest UK intake
International law firm RPC has retained 100% of its UK trainees who are set to qualify in September 2022.
Read moreCrypto crash likely to lead to wave of litigation, warn lawyers
Litigation funders beginning to finance cryptocurrency disputes
Read moreRPC advises Howden on acquisition of Singapore-based AEGIS Insurance Agencies
International law firm RPC has advised global insurance broker Howden on its acquisition of AEGIS Insurance Agencies in Singapore, strengthening its commitment to the Asian market.
Read moreRPC strengthens award-winning Technology practice with leading Partner hire
International law firm RPC has hired Commercial, Technology and Outsourcing lawyer Tania Williams to join the firm's award-winning Technology practice in London as a Partner. Tania starts from the 4 July 2022.
Read moreBusinesses warned to get 'robust protections in place' as push payment fraud soars
International law firm RPC reacts as UK Finance reveals staggering 44% increase on this type of financial scam in 2021
Read moreRPC advises Dellner Polymer Solutions on acquisition of Ferrabyrne Ltd
International law firm RPC has advised Dellner Polymer Solutions, part of Sweden's Dellner Group, on its acquisition of high-end engineering supplier Ferrabyrne Ltd, as part of the Dellner Group's continuing global expansion.
Read moreWealthy taxpayers warned as HMRC clamps down on unfiled tax returns
HMRC is clamping down on wealthy taxpayers who have failed to file a tax return – just days after new data revealed a national "tax gap" of £32billion over the last year, warns international law firm RPC.
Read moreFashion brands make up a quarter of ‘greenwashing’ complaints to the CMA
Fashion brands account for a quarter of complaints relating to unsubstantiated green claims since new guidelines were introduced last year, according to research from international law firm RPC.
Read moreLitigation funders backing class action lawsuits as they put £2.2bn “war chests” to work
UK litigation funders’ assets* have hit a record £2.2billion last year, an 11% increase on the previous year says international law firm RPC.
Read moreCadwalladr judgment is 'important vindication' for freedom of expression
International law firm RPC reacts to High Court libel trial, as Guardian and Observer journalist wins against Brexit campaigner Arron Banks
Read moreRPC's burgeoning Insurance Group hires FI and D&O specialist
International law firm RPC has hired Financial Institutions (FI) and Directors' and Officers' (D&O) liability insurance specialist Mike Newham to join the firm's leading Insurance Group in London as Partner.
Read more'Vigilance and healthy dose of scepticism' are best defence against loan scams
International law firm RPC warns individuals and businesses there is 'unlikely any recourse' for victims of new online fraud
Read moreRPC bolsters its International Arbitration and Disputes capabilities with heavyweight Partner hire
Lateral Partner hire Shai Wade to become RPC's head of International Arbitration.
Read moreCentre for Legal Leadership and ULaw launch new course to 'empower' senior lawyers
The Centre for Legal Leadership (CLL) has teamed up with the University of Law (ULaw) to launch a new course aimed at developing senior in-house lawyers.
Read more1.5 million square metres added to distribution warehouse centres in past year – as e-commerce booms
Large distribution warehouse centres saw an extra 1,500,000m²* in space added last year, the equivalent of 210 football pitches, according to RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreRPC promotes 10 new Partners to its Partnership in annual promotion round
International law firm RPC is announcing the promotion of 10 lawyers to its global Partnership and three to Of Counsel, effective 1 May 2022.
Read moreNew counter fraud task force 'faces an uphill struggle'
Questions raised over effectiveness of Public Sector Fraud Authority to find lost Covid billions with just a £25million budget.
Read moreOnline Harms Bill: Legislation will disproportionately hit small UK businesses
Broad and far-reaching legislation to tackle online harms could place a major burden on companies, particularly small businesses, says RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreRPC advises AssuredPartners on the acquisition of Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers
International law firm RPC has advised its longstanding client Assured Partners on the acquisition of high growth brokerage Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers (GMIB). The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is anticipated to complete in summer 2022.
Read moreRPC partners with Sport Industry Group
International law firm RPC has partnered with Sport Industry Group in an exciting move which will see collaboration across the Sport Industry NextGen programme and the Sport Industry Awards.
Read more42.2m people in the UK had their financial data compromised in breach last year- up 1,777%!
Financial data belonging to as many as 42.2m* people in the UK was compromised in data breaches last year, up 1,777% from 2.2m in 2019-20, says RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreIllicit funds confiscated by HMRC increase sevenfold to £39m
Account freezing and forfeiture orders being used against furlough fraudsters
Read moreRPC advises Howden on acquisition of SPF Private Clients
International law firm RPC has advised international insurance broker Howden on its acquisition of leading financial services business SPF Private Clients (SPF).
Read moreRPC advises on sale of Corbin & King
RPC has advised the administrators of Corbin & King Limited on the sale of its restaurant business, which operates a number of renowned restaurants including the Wolseley and the Delaunay, to Minor International PCL, a Thai based hospitality company.
Read moreImposing new Calorie labelling legislation 'couldn't be worse timing' for hospitality sector
International law firm RPC warns change could place increased financial burden on businesses only just beginning to recover from pandemic disruption
Read moreRPC advises Mosaic Insurance in deal to purchase SiriusPoint managing agency at Lloyd's
International law firm RPC has advised Mosaic Insurance on an agreement to purchase the Lloyd's managing agency of SiriusPoint, the global re/insurer, as part of a wider transaction with SiriusPoint becoming a strategic investor in Mosaic.
Read moreNumber of UK ransomware attacks double in past year
Increasing difficulty for businesses to get cyber coverage under traditional property and liability policies
Read moreRPC wins Best Law Firm for Peer Support at Legal Cheek Awards
RPC has been named the Best Law Firm for Peer Support at the Legal Cheek Awards 2022.
Read more"Microplastics are a ticking timebomb for litigation"
International law firm RPC warns a 'rising tide' of claims relating to microplastic pollution can be expected.
Read moreEarly Talent Team lauded at The AllAboutLaw Awards 2022
RPC receives recognition for early career opportunities and graduate recruitment
Read moreGreater CAA powers will help "clampdown on illegal flights": RPC reacts to Emiliano Sala report
International law firm RPC welcomes greater powers for the Civil Aviation Authority to avert future tragedies in the wake of footballer Emiliano Sala's death.
Read moreICO received 309 whistleblower reports from UK employees over data protection failures in last year
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) received 309 whistleblower reports in the last year* from employees over data protection failures at their employers says RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreRPC advises MS Amlin on innovative split reinsurance to close (RITC) deal with Riverstone International
International law firm RPC has advised MS Amlin Underwriting Limited, part of the global top-10 insurance group MS&AD, on its ground-breaking RITC deal with Riverstone International, an industry-leading acquirer and reinsurer of legacy and discontinued insurance business.
Read moreWhistleblower reports on National Minimum Wage breaches jump 37% within retail sector
The number of whistleblower reports relating to alleged National Minimum Wage breaches in the retail sector saw a 37% jump in the past year according to RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreRPC advises Axcel on acquisition of pan-European provider Carousel Logistics
International law firm RPC has advised Danish private equity fund Axcel on its acquisition of Carousel Logistics, a pan-European specialised provider of aftermarket and spare parts logistics.
Read moreRPC announces sponsorship of 50 Over Fifty project celebrating women in insurance
International law firm RPC is supporting a bold initiative challenging age and gender bias by celebrating the positive contribution of women over 50 in the UK insurance industry.
Read moreRPC completes sale of insurance software business to global professional services firm Aon
Insurance software business RPC Tyche announces the successful sale of its business to global professional services firm Aon. The transaction was completed on 1 March 2022. RPC Tyche was jointly owned by international law firm RPC and software and consultancy business Marriott Sinclair.
Read moreFourfold increase in US shareholder class actions relating to SPACs causing some insurers to restrict coverage
A fourfold increase in US shareholder class action lawsuits relating to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies is causing some insurers to restrict coverage, says RPC, the international law firm. The number of class actions relating to SPACs rose to 33 in 2021-22, up from just eight in 2020-21.
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