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Employment Rights Bill: 10 key amendments explained

Published on 13 Mar 2025. By Patrick Brodie, Partner and Kelly Thomson, Partner, ESG Strategy Lead and Ellie Gelder, Senior Editor Employment & Equality

On 5 March 2025, the government published a 200 page amendment paper containing a wide range of amendments to the draft Employment Rights Bill (the Bill). A number of the amendments follow the government's response to various consultations on some of the most significant proposed reforms. We highlight 10 of the key amendments and what they mean for employers.

Sports Ticker #123: NSL makeover, IFAB eight-second rule and Yorkshire Hundred sale – a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world

Published on 13 Mar 2025. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate and Ellie Chakarto, Senior Associate and Joseph Akwaboa, Associate and Simon Williams, Associate

In a fortnight which saw the Women's Tennis Association announce that players will receive paid maternity leave for the first time, Manchester United unveil plans for a new 100,000 seater stadium and the BBC strike a TV deal for men's international football in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, we bring you updates on the revamped Netball Super League, Ferrari's victory against Aston Martin and the benefits for Yorkshire following the sale of the Northern Superchargers.

6 April 2025 - date confirmed for UK consumer protection law regime overhaul

Published on 12 Mar 2025. By Ciara Cullen, Partner and Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and Hettie Homewood , Senior Associate

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) is set to substantially overhaul the UK's consumer protection law and enforcement regime. We now know the date that key consumer protection and enforcement changes will come into force: 6 April 2025.

Another blow for Italian regional authorities in Italian Swaps saga judgment

Published on 12 Mar 2025. By Tom Hibbert, Partner and William Monaghan, Associate

Shortly before Christmas, the Commercial Court handed down judgment in another one of the long line of 'Italian Swaps Cases', Dexia SA v Regione Emilia Romagna.

Take 10 - 7 March 2025

Published on 07 Mar 2025. By Keith Mathieson, Partner and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Alex Wilson, Partner and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Nadia Tymkiw, Senior Associate and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Thomas Otter , Associate

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.

The Week That Was - 7 March 2025

Published on 07 Mar 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

Leveraging ABC frameworks for ESG compliance

Published on 06 Mar 2025. By Kelly Thomson, Partner, ESG Strategy Lead and Patrick Brodie, Partner and Sophie Tuson, Senior Associate, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead and Thomas Jenkins, Senior Associate and Sarah Barrie, Associate and Eve Matthews, Associate

With ESG regulations evolving rapidly, businesses are facing increasing obligations, ranging from supply chain due diligence (CSDDD, EU Deforestation Regulation) to corporate reporting (CSRD, ISSB).

Taxing Matters: IWD 2025 special with Ele Theochari

Published on 06 Mar 2025.

This month, RPC Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Ele Theochari, Partner at Blick Rothenberg for a special episode to celebrate International Women's Day.

The Work Couch: Data protection and HR-related challenges (Part 2), with Jon Bartley and Helen Yost

Published on 05 Mar 2025.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast where we discuss all things employment.

Sports Ticker #122: APT rules deemed void, padel passion and Zara's carbon plated trainers – a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world

Published on 05 Mar 2025. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate and Ellie Chakarto, Senior Associate and Joseph Akwaboa, Associate and Simon Williams, Associate

In a fortnight which saw Avram Glazer confirm that Manchester United is not for sale, the F1 75 Live event take place and Amazon Prime Video launch live pay-per-view football with Ligue 1, we bring you updates on a tribunal's ruling that Premier League APT rules are void, the RFL's investigation into the Salford Red Devils squad selection ahead of their takeover being approved and Zara's new carbon plated running shoe.

RPC appointed exclusive legal services provider to Premiership Women’s Rugby

Published on 03 Mar 2025. By Neil Brown, Partner and Joshua Charalambous, Partner

International law firm RPC has been appointed as the exclusive legal services provider to Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR), the top tier of women’s club rugby in England, for the next two seasons.

The Week That Was - 28 February 2025

Published on 28 Feb 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week That Was - 28 February 2025

Published on 28 Feb 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

The PCR's "heavy responsibility": CAT Judgment in Riefa v Apple and Amazon emphasizes the high standards expected of a PCR

Published on 27 Feb 2025. By Chris Ross, Partner and Jessica Davies, Associate

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (the Tribunal) recently handed down an important judgment, refusing to certify the proposed collective proceedings in Christine Riefa Class Representative v Apple Inc. & Amazon.com, Inc. After two certification hearings, the Tribunal was not satisfied that it would be just and reasonable for the Proposed Class Representative (the PCR) to bring the proceedings following concerns relating to Professor Riefa's understanding of the PCR's funding arrangements. The judgment reiterates the strict requirements and high standards expected of a PCR.

Green claims update: February 2025

Published on 27 Feb 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and Ciara Cullen, Partner and Hettie Homewood , Senior Associate and Sophie Tuson, Senior Associate, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead

Welcome to our round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.

Taxing Matters: Mike Ashley wins landmark data protection case against HMRC

Published on 27 Feb 2025.

At the end of January, Mike Ashley won his high-profile and landmark data protection case against HMRC, with the High Court concluding that HMRC wrongly withheld his personal information for over two years. In this month's episode of Taxing Matters, our host and Senior Associate, Alexis Armitage is joined by Megan Grew, Associate at RPC and part of Mike Ashley's legal team, to discuss the legal aspects of the case that led to a landmark data protection victory against HMRC for Mike Ashley in the High Court.

Model Articles again deemed suitable for sole director companies

Published on 26 Feb 2025. By Rupert Wyles, Senior Associate

A recent decision of the High Court in Re KRF Services (UK) Ltd [2024] EWHC 2978 (Ch) has provided further and stronger authority that the model articles for private companies are suitable for companies with a sole director appointed, clarifying the position following recent cases on this subject.

RPC advises CGI on acquisition of BJSS Limited

Published on 25 Feb 2025. By Neil Brown, Partner and Ben Roberts, Partner and Tom McQuail, Partner

International law firm RPC has advised CGI Inc., a global leader in IT and business consulting services, on its acquisition of BJSS Limited, a leading UK-based technology and engineering consultancy.

RPC advises Bishop Street Underwriters on strategic UK insurance sector acquisition

Published on 25 Feb 2025. By James Mee, Partner and Matthew Griffith, Partner

International law firm RPC has advised Bishop Street Underwriters (Bishop Street), a portfolio company of RedBird Capital Partners, on the completion of its acquisition of Landmark Underwriting, a specialty-focused managing general agent (MGA) in the London insurance market.

SRA unlimited fining powers

Published on 24 Feb 2025. By Shanice Holder, Associate and Tom Wild, Senior Associate and Graham Reid, Partner

The biggest development in solicitors' regulation in 2025 is undoubtedly the SRA's new approach to financial penalties. For the first time in history, the SRA will wield unlimited fining powers, and it proposes to use them in a way which could transform the financial consequences of regulatory breaches.

The Week That Was - 21 February 2025

Published on 21 Feb 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

Take 10 - 20 February 2025

Published on 20 Feb 2025. By Keith Mathieson, Partner and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Alex Wilson, Partner and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Nadia Tymkiw, Senior Associate and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Thomas Otter , Associate

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.

The Work Couch: Preventing sexual harassment - is your business compliant?

Published on 19 Feb 2025.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast where we discuss all things employment.

The Week That Was - 14 February 2025

Published on 14 Feb 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

Sports Ticker #121: £295m Hundred deal, F1 wing tests and EA's tracking technology – a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world

Published on 14 Feb 2025. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate and Ellie Chakarto, Senior Associate and Joseph Akwaboa, Associate and Simon Williams, Associate

In a fortnight which saw Manchester City bring a new legal challenge against the Premier League in relation to APT rules, and Louis Vuitton become the title partner of F1's Australian Grand Prix, we bring you updates on EA Sports acquiring TRACAB Technologies, the sale of London Spirit to a consortium of tech billionaires and Formula 1's tougher wing tests.

The top three employment issues for insurers in 2025 (With Kelly Thomson)

Published on 12 Feb 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Kelly Thomson, Partner is RPC's employment team and they discuss the top three employment issues for insurers in 2025

ML Covered - February 2025

Published on 10 Feb 2025. By Matthew Watson, Partner and Rachael Healey, Partner and Kim Wright, Senior Associate and Zoe Melegari, Senior Associate and Andrew Oberholzer, Senior Associate and Charlotte Bray, Associate

We are pleased to share our latest instalment of ML Covered, our monthly round-up of key events relevant to those dealing with Management Liability Policies covering D&O, EPL and PTL-type risks.