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RPC advises Shepherd Neame on deal to brew premium Thai lager Singha for UK market
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.
Read moreRPC ranked in top 100 employers for LGBTQ+ inclusion
International law firm RPC has been recognised as one of the top LGBTQ+ inclusive employers in the latest Stonewall Workplace Equality Index.
Read moreRPC supports the UK's leading bed retailer Dreams as the "Official Sleep Partner" in its partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB
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.
Read moreRPC expands its Commercial Group with new Disputes Partner hire
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.
Read moreHMRC crackdown aims to recover billions from covid support abusers
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
Read moreRPC Managing Partner James Miller named in The Lawyer's Hot 100
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.
Read moreRise in HMRC demands for information from professional services firms on suspected tax evading clients
• 6% increase bucks trend of reduced investigations during pandemic • Production orders compel professional advisers to hand over clients’ data to authorities
Read moreFinancial services litigation – what to look out for in 2022
Push-payment fraud, cryptocurrency, ESG and interest rate moves expected to be key drivers of financial disputes next year
Read more10 retail companies list on UK markets this year compared to just three in last three years!
Rise fueled by e-commerce as eight online retailers go public this year
Read moreCovid civil unrest, claims arising from the SDLT holiday and emerging trends in class actions – the major issues set to impact insurers in 2022
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.
Read moreOne week until LIBOR Switch – but new FCA measures mean potential wave of litigation likely to be postponed for now
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.
Read moreEnd of year rush sees value of FCA fines increase nearly fourfold to £577m – highest in six years
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.
Read moreHMRC didn’t issue a single Accelerated Payment Notice last year
HMRC’s controversial Accelerated Payment Notice campaign may be waning, says RPC the international law firm.
Read moreBRC joins forces with Leading law firm RPC to promote diversity and inclusion
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.
Read moreHMRC paid £400,000 for information relating to tax fraud in past year
Reports of Covid support scheme abuse increase.
Read moreRPC advises Ceres Power on strategic collaboration with RFC Power for long-duration energy storage
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.
Read moreRPC comments on landmark Lloyd v Google Supreme Court judgment
This morning the UK Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Lloyd v Google.
Read morePremiership Rugby powerhouse Saracens appoints international law firm RPC as exclusive legal services provider
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.
Read moreNumber of UK retail M&A deals up 28% in last year
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.
Read moreRecalls of food products due to undeclared allergens drop 10% in year
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.
Read moreLeak of Pandora Papers puts HMRC on high alert to investigate tax affairs
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.
Read moreRPC’s Retail Compass Autumn edition: What challenges do retailers face post-pandemic?
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.
Read moreSales at UK’s leading online only retailers jump 22% to hit record high
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.
Read moreHMRC confirms it is investigating 153 unregulated tax advisers and other intermediaries for allegedly helping clients evade tax
HMRC has confirmed it is currently investigating 153 suspected ‘enablers of tax evasion’ including unregulated tax advisers says RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreRPC boosts market-leading transactional and regulatory insurance team with Partner hire
Key strategic hire adds further strength to the firm's expanding transactional and regulatory insurance team
Read moreThe ICO issued £42m in fines last year - 1,580% increase on the previous year
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.
Read moreNumber of civil fraud cases jumps 50% in a year
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.
Read moreRPC retains 86% of trainees in latest UK intake
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
Read moreRPC hires rising international casualty star in major boost to RPC's market-leading Insurance Group
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.
Read moreGender diversity of newly-listed UK companies lags far behind listed companies
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.*
Read moreValue of carve-out deals increases 182% to £30.8bn in past year
Corporates are sharpening the focus of their long-term strategies as they dispose of non-core business assets
Read moreRPC advises Howden Group on the launch of Parhelion, the world's first fully sustainable insurer
International law firm RPC has advised Howden Group, the international insurance group, on the launch of Parhelion, the world's first fully sustainable insurer.
Read moreRPC advises Wave Optics on $500m sale to Snap Inc.
International law firm RPC has advised Wave Optics on its sale to Snap Inc., a transaction valued in excess of $500m.
Read more£36m frozen by City of London Police as authorities increase use of Account Freezing and Forfeiture Orders
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.
Read moreInvestigations into Covid recovery loan fraud rise more than 50% in February 2021
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.
Read moreRise in retail M&A – takeovers of distressed retailers represent 39% of all transactions
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.
Read moreRPC advises Optio on acquisition of Northcourt, leading nuclear risk specialist
Leading international law firm RPC has advised Optio Group – the speciality insurance MGA – on its acquisition of Northcourt, a leading nuclear risk specialist.
Read moreValue of UK stock market fundraisings by retail companies jumps tenfold in a year
Funds raising turns from repairing balance sheets to funding M&A opportunities
Read moreJustice Calver hands down a judgment on Disclosure – FRN v JP Morgan
Interesting decision on disclosure handed down this morning in the next stage of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's ongoing claim against JP Morgan.
Read moreRPC promotes 10 new Partners to its global partnership in annual promotion round
International law firm RPC is announcing the promotion of 10 lawyers to its global partnership, effective 1 May 2021.
Read moreRPC advises client techUK as intervening party in landmark Lloyd v Google case in UK Supreme Court
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.
Read moreRPC advises Howden Broking on its acquisition of independent Superyacht Broker Sturge Taylor
International law firm RPC has advised Howden Broking on its acquisition of independent superyacht insurance broker Sturge Taylor & Associates (STA Group).
Read moreInternational law firm RPC hosts five female voices in its special edition of Taxing Matters podcast in recognition of International Women’s Day 2021
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.
Read moreLeading RPC Retail team advises Comhar Capital on £10 million investment into ecommerce retailer Bazaar Group
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.
Read moreThree RPC lawyers have been recognised in this year's "Who's Who Legal: Professional Negligence 2020"
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.
Read moreCity Law firms partner with Rt Hon Justine Greening to play their role in the COVID-19 national recovery
Former Education Secretary Justine Greening is working with City of London Law Society (CLLS) member firms to protect opportunities and boost social mobility.
Read moreFCA opened 52 investigations into cryptocurrency businesses in the last year
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.
Read moreRPC advises Mosaic on its Launch of Global Specialty Insurance Platform with Next-Generation Underwriting Capabilities
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.
Read moreRPC advises Assured Partners on the acquisition of Borland Insurance
Law firm RPC has advised Assured Partners on the acquisition of leading Scottish broker Borland Insurance Limited. The transaction completed on 1 February 2021.
Read moreRPC hires corporate partner to strengthen its M&A and equity capital markets team
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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