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RPC named as first official corporate partner of UOCEAN® 2050

Published on 26 Oct 2022. By Ben Mark, Partner

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.

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Six-cess! RPC recognised as top-tier firm across six areas in The Legal 500 UK 2023

Published on 29 Sep 2022. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

The 2023 edition of the Legal 500 UK rankings has been released and we are delighted with the latest results.

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RPC’s Retail Compass Autumn edition: What challenges do retailers face post-pandemic?

Published on 21 Sep 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

RPC, the international law firm has launched the Autumn edition of its Retail Compass, which explores legal and policy changes that are set to impact the retail industry.

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SIPP providers – What's next?

Published on 13 Nov 2024. By Thomas Spratley, Associate and Rachael Healey, Partner

Last week the FCA issued a Dear CEO letter to SIPP operators. The letter is one of many the FCA has sent as follow-ups on the consumer duty (including the most recent letters to lifetime mortgage providers) and is a must read for those in the SIPP sector. The letter highlights the FCA's focus areas of ensuring redress is paid (where the FCA does not consider sufficient progress has been made), "outlier firms" when it comes to holdings in non-standard assets, and implementation of the consumer duty, particularly around distribution strategies/identifying target markets.

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New developments in AI may put law firms at greater risk of phishing fraud

Published on 28 Apr 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of the Lawyers Liability and Regulatory Group

As the computing power of Artificial Intelligence continues to grow exponentially, we consider how generative technology may expand the reach of traditional phishing frauds aimed at law firms.

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Are pension fund trustees at risk of legal action following UK gilts’ meltdown?

Published on 07 Oct 2022. By Rachael Healey, Partner

Are pension fund trustees conducting liability-driven investing at risk of legal action following the volatility in the UK gilt market?

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SIPPs – the work and pensions committee asks some pointed questions of the FCA

Published on 31 May 2018. By Rachael Healey, Partner

The Work and Pensions Committee has sent a letter to the FCA following its review of defined benefit pension transfers raising 5 pointed questions in relation to SIPPs.

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RPC advises Shore Capital on its role in Serinus Energy fundraising

Published on 10 Jan 2025. By James Channo, Partner and Hadrian Leung, Associate

International law firm RPC has advised Shore Capital, the nominated adviser and broker to Serinus Energy plc (Serinus Energy), an AIM-listed upstream oil and gas exploration and production company, on its equity fundraising by way of a placing, subscription, and retail offer.

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RPC advises on the sale of Nanogen to PBS

Published on 12 Dec 2024. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate and Chris Brierley, Partner and Robert Eccles, Associate and Jess Hope, Associate

International law firm RPC has advised on the sale of premium hair loss fibres and treatments brand, Nanogen, to Professional Beauty Systems (PBS).

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RPC advises H.W. International B.V. on the sale of its UK, French, and Greek operations to Steadfast Group

Published on 11 Nov 2024. By James Mee, Partner and William Hogarth, Partner

International law firm RPC has advised H.W. International B.V. (HWI BV), the Amsterdam based insurance broker group, on the sale of its subsidiaries, H.W. Wood Limited (H.W. Wood) in the UK and HWI France, to Steadfast Group, the largest general insurance broker network and underwriting agency group in Australasia.

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RPC strengthens its tech expertise with Andrew McMillan joining as Partner

Published on 11 Nov 2024. By Andrew McMillan, Partner

International law firm RPC has appointed Andrew McMillan as a Partner in its Corporate team, based in London. A specialist in technology M&A and data governance, Andrew's arrival bolsters the firm’s highly regarded Corporate and wider Commercial practices in the fast-paced Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector.

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RPC advises B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc on sale of Lilley Plummer Holdings Ltd.

Published on 29 Oct 2024. By James Mee, Partner and Rupert Wyles, Senior Associate and Rachel Stanley, Associate

International law firm RPC has advised B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc (B.P. Marsh) on the sale of its 28.4% shareholding in Lilley Plummer Holdings Limited (trading as Lilley Plummer Risks) to Clear London Markets Limited (Clear Insurance), a subsidiary of The Clear Group, majority-owned by Goldman Sachs.

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RPC advises the Castel management sellers on the sale to Ryan Speciality

Published on 17 May 2024. By James Mee, Partner and David Wallis, Partner

International law firm RPC advised the management sellers of Castel Underwriting Agencies Limited (Castel) on the sale to Ryan Speciality which closed on May 1. The deal was announced December 21, 2023.

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RPC appoints Tom McQuail as Competition Partner

Published on 01 May 2024.

International law firm RPC announced today that Tom McQuail joins as a Partner in its Competition practice.

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RPC advises H.W. International B.V on the disposal of its North American operations

Published on 21 Mar 2024. By James Mee, Partner

International law firm RPC has supported H.W. International B.V. on its disposal of Hugh Wood Inc. (U.S.) and Hugh Wood Canada Limited to Risk Strategies. RPC advised on U.K. aspects of the transaction.

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