RPC recognised as top-tier firm across eight areas in The Legal 500 UK 2025

RPC, a law firm deeply invested in client ambitions and commercial success, is proud to be recognised once again in The Legal 500 UK 2025 rankings.

Securing top-tier positions in eight key categories and recognising 166 RPC lawyers for their exceptional contributions—many of whom are acknowledged across multiple categories—reaffirms the RPC commitment to delivering innovative and cutting-edge legal solutions to clients.

Top-tier rankings for 2025

• Commercial contracts
• Media: Advertising and marketing
• Media: Digital content and social
• Media: Theatre, publishing and other media
• Media: Video games
• Professional negligence (South West)
• Reputation management
• Retail and consumer

New and elevated rankings

• Newly ranked for:
  • Equity Capital Markets
  • ESG
• Elevated to higher tiers, for:
  • Commercial litigation: Premium
  • Professional discipline

Exceptional individual performance

• Nine Partners ranked in the prestigious Legal 500 Hall of Fame
• 22 Partners recognised as Leading Partners across multiple practice areas
• 18 Partners highlighted as Next Generation Partners
• Five Associates acknowledged as Leading Associates

These accolades reflect not only the hard work of RPC lawyers but also the trust and confidence its clients place in the firm. Client testimonials to The Legal 500 included:

• "I had the pleasure of working with an exceptional legal team that exceeded my expectations in every way. They demonstrated a remarkable combination of professionalism, expertise, and genuine care."

• "Commercial acumen is at an exceptional level, not just providing sound legal advice for a situation but really understanding the drivers of the business in order to tailor that advice appropriately." 

• "The practice always hits the right balance between delivering exactly what we ask for and need, but also looking round corners for issues we have not thought of."

•  "RPC take charge of difficult issues to allow the group to continue to focus on its day-to-day activities. They are fully committed to their clients' needs and fully understand their clients' businesses."

The full 2025 rankings are available to view here.