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The Work Couch: Whistleblowing (Part 3): 5 key challenges for employers in 2024

Published on 24 Apr 2024.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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Thinking - Podcast

The Work Couch - Addiction at work: Disciplinary or wellbeing issue?

Published on 10 Apr 2024.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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Thinking - Podcast

Whistleblowing (Part 2): How to approach whistleblowing complaints

Published on 27 Mar 2024.

In part 2 of our mini-series on whistleblowing, Ellie Gelder is joined by Sybille Raphael, legal director at whistleblowing charity Protect, to explain how employers can approach whistleblowing complaints proactively and effectively.

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Thinking - Podcast

The Work Couch: Exploring the cost of untapped talent: Social mobility

Published on 13 Mar 2024.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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Thinking - Podcast

Whistleblowing (Part 1): A whistlestop tour of the law

Published on 14 Feb 2024.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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The Work Couch: Trans inclusion at work: how to be a good ally

Published on 31 Jan 2024.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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The Work Couch: What's on the horizon for employment law in 2024?

Published on 17 Jan 2024.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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The Work Couch: 12 days of Christmas - A look back at 12 key employment law developments from 2023

Published on 13 Dec 2023.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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Thinking - Podcast

The Work Couch: Pregnancy loss and work (Part 2): How to support your people effectively

Published on 11 Oct 2023.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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The Work Couch: Bereavement at work

Published on 20 Sep 2023.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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The Work Couch: Reforms to employment rights for parents and carers: Where are we now?

Published on 07 Sep 2023.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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The Work Couch: Fertility challenges and work (Part 2): How to support your people

Published on 26 Jul 2023.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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An introduction to TUPE (Part 2): The TUPE journey

Published on 29 Jun 2023.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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The Work Couch: Pregnancy loss and work (Part 1): Does the law reflect expected work cultures?

Published on 14 Jun 2023.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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The Work Couch: Sexual harassment in a post #MeToo era – (Part 2) with Macaela Joyes

Published on 31 May 2023.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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Thinking - Podcast

The Work Couch: Business protection (Part 1): When a senior executive leaves

Published on 17 May 2023.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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The Work Couch: Flexible Working

Published on 03 May 2023.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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The Work Couch: Preventing sexual harassment post-#MeToo (Part 1): How do UK and Australian laws compare?

Published on 19 Apr 2023.

Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.

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Press and Media

RPC advises senior management of Learnlight on investment by Synova

Published on 30 Mar 2023. By David Wallis, Partner and James Mee, Partner and Ben Roberts, Partner and Charlotte Reid, Senior Associate

International law firm RPC has advised the senior management of Learnlight, an EdTech platform with operations across Europe, North America and Mexico, on the recent investment in Learnlight by Synova.

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Press and Media

Employers 'need to be proactive in understanding menopause'

Published on 23 Nov 2022. By Kelly Thomson, Partner, ESG Strategy Lead

International law firm RPC warns upward trend of employment tribunal cases where companies were found at fault over issue

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Press and Media

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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Profile
Press and Media

Ofcom faces 30,000 cyber attacks a week, new data reveals

Published on 29 Aug 2023. By Richard Breavington, Partner

NCSC warn that UK infrastructure and businesses face heightened threat of cyber attacks

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Press and Media

Value of UK crypto-fraud reports increases by 41% in the past year, reaching a record £306m

Published on 25 May 2023. By Dan Wyatt, Partner and Jonathan Crompton, Partner

FTX collapse caused a surge in the value of fraud reports – November’s £115m loss to fraud amounts to 1/3 of annual figure while Hong Kong embraces cryptocurrency opportunities

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Press and Media

FTX's missing millions highlights urgent need for 'proper security and protection' against hackers

Published on 20 Jan 2023. By Dan Wyatt, Partner

International law firm RPC says news of $415million worth of stolen crypto 'comes as a further blow' to customers

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Press and Media

Crypto crash could accelerate insurers rewriting policies to reduce exposure claims

Published on 15 Jul 2022. By James Wickes, Partner

The cryptocurrency crash could accelerate the process of insurers rewriting policies to reduce potential exposure, including making greater use of virtual currency exclusions, warns international law firm RPC.

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Press and Media

42.2m people in the UK had their financial data compromised in breach last year- up 1,777%!

Published on 19 Apr 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner

Financial data belonging to as many as 42.2m* people in the UK was compromised in data breaches last year, up 1,777% from 2.2m in 2019-20, says RPC, the international law firm.

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Thinking - Publication

Sports Ticker #125: All Blacks settle sponsor spat, WDC ups top prize and UK Baller League kicks off – a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world

Published on 10 Apr 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 Patrick Mullins ride Nick Rockett to victory in the Grand National, Dmitry Bivol renounce his WBC light-heavyweight title in pursuit of a trilogy fight with Artur Beterbiev, and Cardiff Rugby serve a notice of intention to appoint administrators, we bring you updates on Fnatic’s IMG partnership, news of a major increase in prize money in the World Darts Championship, and details of a settlement between the International Tennis Federation and Gerard Piqué’s Kosmos.

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Thinking - Publication

Sports Ticker #124: IOC's marathon month, London Lions stadium and Six Nations free-to-air deal

Published on 28 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 Kirsty Coventry elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee, Newcastle United win its first major domestic trophy since 1955, and a reported eightfold increase in Ferrari-branded merchandise sales for Puma following Lewis Hamilton's arrival, we bring you updates on the launch of Arsenal Women's first lifestyle range, a major complaint (and PR campaign) commenced by a professional tennis players’ association against the ATP, WTA, ITF and ITIA, and details of the Six Nations' extended free-to-air deal with the BBC and ITV.

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Press and Media

RPC advises Frasers Group on strategic partnership to expand Sports Direct across Southeast Asia and India

Published on 27 Mar 2025. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate and Eleanor Harley , Senior Associate and Niki Asprou , Senior Associate

International law firm RPC has advised Frasers Group on its landmark partnership with MAP Active, a major step in the retail group’s international growth strategy. The agreement will see Sports Direct enter five new markets across Southeast Asia and India, with plans to launch over 350 stores across the region.

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Thinking - Publication

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.

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Thinking - Publication

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.

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Thinking - Publication

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.

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Thinking - Publication

Sports Ticker #119: Wimbledon worries, ICC's two-tier cricket and Mike Tyson litigation

Published on 21 Jan 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 World Snooker Tour launch a new global streaming service and Adidas enter F1 with a Mercedes partnership, we bring you updates on the legal action against Wimbledon's expansion plans, FIFA's interim transfer rules following the Diarra ruling and the possibility of a two-tier cricket Test system.

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Press and Media

RPC welcomes Alastair Mitton as Commercial, Technology and Outsourcing Partner

Published on 06 Jan 2025. By Alastair Mitton, Partner

International law firm RPC has announced the appointment of technology and outsourcing specialist, Alastair Mitton, as Partner in the firm's Commercial, Technology and Outsourcing practice in Bristol. The move is part of an ongoing focus to grow RPC's presence in the South West, particularly strengthening its Media, IP, Technology, Outsourcing and Commercial (MIPTOC) team and client base.

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Press and Media

Claims against water companies start in the Competition Appeal Tribunal

Published on 20 Sep 2024. By Zoe Mernick-Levene, Partner

Following the dumping of sewage into our waterways, a case against six UK water companies begins on Monday (September 23, 2024).

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Press and Media

RPC appoints Zoe Mernick-Levene as Partner

Published on 19 Jun 2024. By Zoe Mernick-Levene, Partner

International law firm RPC announced today that contentious competition lawyer Zoe Mernick-Levene joins as a Partner.

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Press and Media

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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