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Statement on Glencore criminal compensation ruling

Published on 26 Oct 2022.

International law firm RPC seeks compensation for bribery victim Nigeria

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Businesses warned to get 'robust protections in place' as push payment fraud soars

Published on 30 Jun 2022. By Simon Hart, Partner, Head of Commercial Disputes

International law firm RPC reacts as UK Finance reveals staggering 44% increase on this type of financial scam in 2021

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'Vigilance and healthy dose of scepticism' are best defence against loan scams

Published on 01 Jun 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner

International law firm RPC warns individuals and businesses there is 'unlikely any recourse' for victims of new online fraud

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RPC bolsters its International Arbitration and Disputes capabilities with heavyweight Partner hire

Published on 30 May 2022. By Shai Wade, Partner, Head of International Arbitration

Lateral Partner hire Shai Wade to become RPC's head of International Arbitration.

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"Microplastics are a ticking timebomb for litigation"

Published on 25 Mar 2022. By Lucy Dyson , Partner

International law firm RPC warns a 'rising tide' of claims relating to microplastic pollution can be expected.

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Fourfold increase in US shareholder class actions relating to SPACs causing some insurers to restrict coverage

Published on 28 Feb 2022. By James Wickes, Partner

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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RPC expands its Commercial Group with new Disputes Partner hire

Published on 11 Feb 2022. By Rathi Thiagamoorthy , Partner

International law firm RPC has hired Disputes Partner Rathi Thiagamoorthy to reinforce its Commercial Group's offering to clients across its growing areas of focus, including Retail and Tech. She joined RPC on 9 February 2022.

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Covid civil unrest, claims arising from the SDLT holiday and emerging trends in class actions – the major issues set to impact insurers in 2022

Published on 11 Jan 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Civil unrest in response to lockdowns, claims arising from the Stamp Duty holiday and emerging trends in class actions are just three of the major issues facing insurers in 2022, according to the latest Annual Insurance Review from international law firm RPC.

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Investigations into Covid recovery loan fraud rise more than 50% in February 2021

Published on 24 May 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

Bounce Back Loan (BBLs) fraud investigations by the City of London Police increased by more than 50% in February 2021 compared to the previous month, shows research from RPC, the international law firm.

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Justice Calver hands down a judgment on Disclosure – FRN v JP Morgan

Published on 11 May 2021.

Interesting decision on disclosure handed down this morning in the next stage of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's ongoing claim against JP Morgan.

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Five RPC lawyers feature in Thomson Reuters' Stand-out Lawyers 2025 list

Published on 24 Mar 2025. By Peter Kwon, Partner, Head of Korea Desk and Patrick Brodie, Partner and Richard Breavington, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and William Hogarth, Partner

Thomson Reuters has selected five RPC lawyers globally for its 2025 Stand-out Lawyers list, a global recognition based on independent client feedback.

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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.

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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.

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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.