Kate Hill joins RPC as Partner to co-lead the Bristol Brokers' E&O team

International law firm RPC announced today that Kate Hill, a highly experienced insurance and reinsurance litigator, joins as Partner and will co-lead the development of the firm's Brokers' Errors and Omissions (E&O) team in Bristol with Kirstie Pike.

Kate joins with a wealth of experience in high-value, market leading instructions across a range of complex professional and financial insurance product lines.  Her extensive experience in handling professional negligence claims against leading market brokers means she is the trusted advisor for the most challenging mandates.

On the appointment, Partner and Head of Office, Bristol, Rhian Howell says: "Kate adds to the already hefty RPC Professional & Financial Risks bench strength. The team has grown, as have the number of instructions and Kate fits perfectly for where we are now as well our ambition for the future."

Kate joins from Eversheds Sutherland. Commenting on her move to RPC, Kate Hill remarks: "It's an incredibly exciting time to be joining RPC, and I cannot wait to work with my new colleagues to take its work in the broker space to the next level. The stellar reputation of RPC and its values and ambition were extremely attractive to me. I am confident that RPC will be a great cultural fit for me and my clients."

The RPC Professional & Financial Risks practice boasts 100+ lawyers across four offices, offering comprehensive counsel to various professions. Specialising in civil liability defence, risk management, regulatory investigations, disciplinary proceedings defence, and regulatory compliance, RPC ensures clients receive tailored advice and updates on critical matters. With expertise in insurance coverage, strategic guidance, and dispute resolution.