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RPC advises Shepherd Neame on deal to brew premium Thai lager Singha for UK market

Published on 24 Feb 2022. By Tom Purton, Partner and Jonathan Greenway, Senior Associate and Eleanor Harley , Senior Associate

International law firm RPC has advised Shepherd Neame on a deal with Boon Rawd Brewery Company to brew premium Thai lager, Singha, for the UK market.

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RPC ranked in top 100 employers for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Published on 23 Feb 2022. By Robert Morris, Partner

International law firm RPC has been recognised as one of the top LGBTQ+ inclusive employers in the latest Stonewall Workplace Equality Index.

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RPC supports the UK's leading bed retailer Dreams as the "Official Sleep Partner" in its partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB

Published on 21 Feb 2022. By Paul Joukador, Partner

International law firm RPC has supported the UK’s leading bed retailer Dreams in its brand partnerships with Team GB and ParalympicsGB ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

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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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HMRC crackdown aims to recover billions from covid support abusers

Published on 04 Feb 2022. By Michelle Sloane, Partner

The government is advancing a determined drive to investigate the massive level of suspected abuse and fraud relating to the Coronavirus support relief schemes, particularly the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Michelle Sloane of RPC and Michael Goodwin QC of Red Lion Chambers write

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RPC Managing Partner James Miller named in The Lawyer's Hot 100

Published on 01 Feb 2022. By James Miller, Managing Partner

RPC Managing Partner James Miller has been named in The Lawyer's Hot 100, the annual rundown of the legal sector's biggest movers and shakers.

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Rise in HMRC demands for information from professional services firms on suspected tax evading clients

Published on 25 Jan 2022. By Adam Craggs, Partner

• 6% increase bucks trend of reduced investigations during pandemic • Production orders compel professional advisers to hand over clients’ data to authorities

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Financial services litigation – what to look out for in 2022

Published on 14 Jan 2022. By Daniel Hemming, Partner

Push-payment fraud, cryptocurrency, ESG and interest rate moves expected to be key drivers of financial disputes next year

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10 retail companies list on UK markets this year compared to just three in last three years!

Published on 12 Jan 2022. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

Rise fueled by e-commerce as eight online retailers go public this year

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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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One week until LIBOR Switch – but new FCA measures mean potential wave of litigation likely to be postponed for now

Published on 23 Dec 2021. By Daniel Hemming, Partner

With the deadline for banks to stop using LIBOR as an interest rate benchmark just weeks away, new measures taken by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) mean a possible wave of litigation will likely be avoided for now, though it could be "a problem postponed, rather than solved", according to leading international law firm RPC.

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End of year rush sees value of FCA fines increase nearly fourfold to £577m – highest in six years

Published on 20 Dec 2021. By Jonathan Cary, Partner

An end of year surge in fines has seen the value of FCA fines increase nearly fourfold to £577m this year*, up from £156m last year – the highest value of fines in six years, says leading international law firm RPC.

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HMRC didn’t issue a single Accelerated Payment Notice last year

Published on 18 Dec 2021. By Adam Craggs, Partner

HMRC’s controversial Accelerated Payment Notice campaign may be waning, says RPC the international law firm.

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BRC joins forces with Leading law firm RPC to promote diversity and inclusion

Published on 15 Dec 2021. By Kelly Thomson, Partner, ESG Strategy Lead

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has partnered with RPC, an international law firm with market-leading retail and equality practices to bolster the organisation's Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Charter.

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HMRC paid £400,000 for information relating to tax fraud in past year

Published on 26 Nov 2021. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Reports of Covid support scheme abuse increase.

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RPC advises Ceres Power on strategic collaboration with RFC Power for long-duration energy storage

Published on 15 Nov 2021. By Connor Cahalane, Partner, Head of Public Companies and Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

International law firm RPC has advised Ceres Power Holdings plc, a global leader in fuel cell and electrochemical technology, on its joint development and equity agreements with RFC Power limited, a long-duration energy storage company.

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RPC comments on landmark Lloyd v Google Supreme Court judgment

Published on 10 Nov 2021. By David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner

This morning the UK Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Lloyd v Google.

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Premiership Rugby powerhouse Saracens appoints international law firm RPC as exclusive legal services provider

Published on 26 Oct 2021. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Neil Brown, Partner and Joshua Charalambous, Partner

Saracens has appointed RPC as its exclusive legal services provider for the next three rugby seasons. The appointment follows a competitive pitch process, reinforcing the strength of RPC's burgeoning Sports Group.

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Number of UK retail M&A deals up 28% in last year

Published on 25 Oct 2021. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

The number of M&A deals targeting UK retailers has increased by 28% to 37 in the last 12 months (year-end Sept 30), up from 29 in the previous year, shows new research from RPC, the international law firm.

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Recalls of food products due to undeclared allergens drop 10% in year

Published on 11 Oct 2021. By Mamata Dutta, Partner

The number of food products recalled from the market due to allergens that were not declared on the label has dropped 10% in the past year. In 2020-21, 88 in 2019-20 to 79 to 2020-21, says RPC, the international law firm.

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Leak of Pandora Papers puts HMRC on high alert to investigate tax affairs

Published on 05 Oct 2021. By Michelle Sloane, Partner and Adam Craggs, Partner

The Pandora Papers leak has put the HMRC on high alert to investigate tax affairs of those who have made use of offshore tax arrangements, says RPC, the international law firm.

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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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Sales at UK’s leading online only retailers jump 22% to hit record high

Published on 20 Sep 2021. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial

Sales at the UK’s Top 20 online only retailers have reached a record £16.4bn in the last year*, rising 22% from £13.2bn the previous year, shows research by RPC, the international law firm.

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HMRC confirms it is investigating 153 unregulated tax advisers and other intermediaries for allegedly helping clients evade tax

Published on 13 Sep 2021. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

HMRC has confirmed it is currently investigating 153 suspected ‘enablers of tax evasion’ including unregulated tax advisers says RPC, the international law firm.

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RPC boosts market-leading transactional and regulatory insurance team with Partner hire

Published on 06 Sep 2021. By William Hogarth, Partner

Key strategic hire adds further strength to the firm's expanding transactional and regulatory insurance team

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The ICO issued £42m in fines last year - 1,580% increase on the previous year

Published on 01 Sep 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

The value of ICO fines issued in the past year was the highest on record at £42m – up 1,580% from the £2.5m in fines issued the previous year*, reveals research from RPC, the international law firm.

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Number of civil fraud cases jumps 50% in a year

Published on 04 Aug 2021.

The number of civil fraud cases heard in the courts of England and Wales increased 50% in a year, from just 61 cases in 2019 to 94 in 2020, shows an analysis by RPC, the international law firm and litigation analytics company, Solomonic.

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RPC retains 86% of trainees in latest UK intake

Published on 02 Aug 2021.

12 out of the 14 trainees secured NQ solicitor roles with RPC and will continue to support the firm's key strategic areas, including Commercial & Financial Disputes, Tech, Retail, Insurance and Regulatory

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RPC hires rising international casualty star in major boost to RPC's market-leading Insurance Group

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

International law firm RPC has hired international casualty partner, Lucy Dyson, to join the firm's leading Insurance Group in London. Lucy joins RPC from DAC Beachcroft LLP, where she specialised in international casualty coverage and disputes. Lucy joins RPC on 21 July 2021.

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Gender diversity of newly-listed UK companies lags far behind listed companies

Published on 19 Jul 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

Women accounted for just 25% of board members of newly listed companies on the London Stock Exchange significantly below the 36% of board members of FTSE100 companies reveals a study by RPC, the international law firm.*

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Value of carve-out deals increases 182% to £30.8bn in past year

Published on 12 Jul 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

Corporates are sharpening the focus of their long-term strategies as they dispose of non-core business assets

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RPC advises Howden Group on the launch of Parhelion, the world's first fully sustainable insurer

Published on 16 Jun 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

International law firm RPC has advised Howden Group, the international insurance group, on the launch of Parhelion, the world's first fully sustainable insurer.

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RPC advises Wave Optics on $500m sale to Snap Inc.

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

International law firm RPC has advised Wave Optics on its sale to Snap Inc., a transaction valued in excess of $500m.

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£36m frozen by City of London Police as authorities increase use of Account Freezing and Forfeiture Orders

Published on 27 May 2021.

The City of London Police issued Account Freezing Orders and Account Forfeiture Orders against assets worth £36m in 2020,* compared to less than £1m in 2019, shows research by 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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Rise in retail M&A – takeovers of distressed retailers represent 39% of all transactions

Published on 17 May 2021.

The number of M&A deals in the retail sector increased from 25 in 2019 to 28 in 2020, shows new research by RPC, the international law firm.

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RPC advises Optio on acquisition of Northcourt, leading nuclear risk specialist

Published on 14 May 2021.

Leading international law firm RPC has advised Optio Group – the speciality insurance MGA – on its acquisition of Northcourt, a leading nuclear risk specialist.

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Value of UK stock market fundraisings by retail companies jumps tenfold in a year

Published on 12 May 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

Funds raising turns from repairing balance sheets to funding M&A opportunities

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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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RPC promotes 10 new Partners to its global partnership in annual promotion round

Published on 04 May 2021.

International law firm RPC is announcing the promotion of 10 lawyers to its global partnership, effective 1 May 2021.

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RPC advises client techUK as intervening party in landmark Lloyd v Google case in UK Supreme Court

Published on 29 Apr 2021.

International law firm RPC supported its client techUK, a technology trade organisation, as an intervening party in the appeal of Richard Lloyd v Google LLC following the Supreme Court granting permission for techUK to submit a written intervention. The appeal is scheduled to be heard in the UK's Supreme Court on the 28 and 29 April. techUK's written submission can be found here.

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RPC advises Howden Broking on its acquisition of independent Superyacht Broker Sturge Taylor

Published on 19 Mar 2021.

International law firm RPC has advised Howden Broking on its acquisition of independent superyacht insurance broker Sturge Taylor & Associates (STA Group).

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International law firm RPC hosts five female voices in its special edition of Taxing Matters podcast in recognition of International Women’s Day 2021

Published on 08 Mar 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

To celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March, international law firm RPC has recorded a special edition of its Taxing Matters podcast. The episode is available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

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Leading RPC Retail team advises Comhar Capital on £10 million investment into ecommerce retailer Bazaar Group

Published on 05 Mar 2021.

Law firm RPC has advised private equity firm Comhar Capital on its £10 million investment in Bazaar Group, a market-leading furniture manufacturer and ecommerce retailer. Through the investment, Comhar Capital will be acquiring a majority share in the business.

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Three RPC lawyers have been recognised in this year's "Who's Who Legal: Professional Negligence 2020"

Published on 26 Feb 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

In its inaugural edition focused solely on Professional Negligence, three RPC partners Alex Anderson, Nick Bird and James Wickes have been recognised by leading legal practitioners and clients worldwide for their market-leading advice in relation to legal action involving alleged negligence or liability resulting from professional work undertaken.

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City Law firms partner with Rt Hon Justine Greening to play their role in the COVID-19 national recovery

Published on 16 Feb 2021.

Former Education Secretary Justine Greening is working with City of London Law Society (CLLS) member firms to protect opportunities and boost social mobility.

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FCA opened 52 investigations into cryptocurrency businesses in the last year

Published on 15 Feb 2021.

The FCA opened 52 investigations into cryptocurrency businesses in the last year* , says RPC, the City-headquartered law firm. However, the law firm says that this is likely to be just the tip of the iceberg in terms of cryptocurrency related activity that breaches regulatory rules or is illegal.

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RPC advises Mosaic on its Launch of Global Specialty Insurance Platform with Next-Generation Underwriting Capabilities

Published on 11 Feb 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

Law firm RPC has supported a significant new insurance venture, advising next-generation global specialty insurer Mosaic in its newly formed Lloyd’s Syndicate 1609.

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RPC advises Assured Partners on the acquisition of Borland Insurance

Published on 05 Feb 2021.

Law firm RPC has advised Assured Partners on the acquisition of leading Scottish broker Borland Insurance Limited. The transaction completed on 1 February 2021.

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RPC hires corporate partner to strengthen its M&A and equity capital markets team

Published on 29 Jan 2021.

International law firm RPC is announcing the hiring of corporate lawyer Connor Cahalane as a partner. Connor joins a rapidly expanding Commercial practice which has added six new partners in the last eight months, having recently hired Tom Purton as well as internally promoted Henry Priestley, Chris Brierley, Ben Roberts and Andrew Carpenter to partner last year.

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