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On 20 December 2024 RPC and proposed class representative Professor Carolyn Roberts took the first step in launching a new opt-out competition collective action claim by serving proposed defendants Severn Trent, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Thames Water, Northumbrian Water and Anglian Water with letters before action.

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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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Ensuring free access to cash across the UK as new FCA rules come into force

Published on 18 Sep 2024. By Charles Buckworth, Partner

A new regulatory regime to support access to cash comes into effect on 18 September 2024, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) implements measures to ensure the "reasonable provision of cash deposit and withdrawal services" for individuals and businesses across the UK.

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RPC welcomes Neville Byford as Partner

Published on 17 Jun 2024. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

International law firm RPC announced today that civil fraud specialist, Neville Byford, has joined as a Partner in its London office.

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Carers in the legal sector struggle alone

Published on 10 Jun 2024. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

New research reveals overwhelming impact on work, physical wellbeing and mental health.

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RPC practices and lawyers recognised by Benchmark Litigation APAC

Published on 07 May 2024. By Charles Allen, Partner & Head of Hong Kong office and Swee Siang Boey, Partner and Navin Joseph Lobo, Partner, Head of Singapore office and Yuankai Lin, Partner

International law firm, RPC and four of its Partners in Asia have been ranked in the Benchmark Litigation APAC 2024/25 list of the region's leading litigation firms and lawyers.

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Navigating the Generational Shifts in Consumer Behaviour

Published on 15 Apr 2024. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate and Ciara Cullen, Partner

Gen Z, the first generation to be digital natives and the newest consumer, is turning retail on its head. In its latest edition of Retail Compass, international law firm RPC, takes a closer look at how the priorities of Gen Zers, a third of the global population, are shaping retail and consumer offerings.

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As EU's new sustainability directive is agreed, UK companies warned 'not to rest on their laurels'

Published on 15 Dec 2023. By Sophie Tuson, Senior Associate, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead

Following the news that agreement has been reached on the EU's new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead Sophie Tuson, a Senior Associate who specialises in climate and environmental sustainability at international law firm RPC

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RPC advises Shepherd Neame in respect of its long-term logistics and distribution operations

Published on 29 Nov 2023. By Tom Purton, Partner

International law firm RPC has advised Shepherd Neame in respect of one of its most significant contracts to date as it enhances its warehousing and logistics partnership with GXO Logistics (GXO), and substantially invests in its Faversham warehouse and improves its secondary distribution operations.

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Number of retail sector CVAs jumps 150% in the last year

Published on 31 Oct 2023. By Finella Fogarty, Partner, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency

CVAs help avoid a Wilko-style collapse CVAs gaining ground on Restructuring Plans which are seen as more expensive

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UK retail M&A deals increase 23% in the last year, a five-year high

Published on 24 Jul 2023. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

Number of deals rose from 31 in 2021/22 to 38 for 2022/23

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Insolvencies of retail businesses jump 56% in past year to hit decade high

Published on 03 Jul 2023. By Finella Fogarty, Partner, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency

The number of retail business insolvencies jumped 56% in the past year, to hit the highest levels in at least a decade - 1,942 in 2022/23, up from 1,243 in 2021/22 shows new research from international law firm RPC.

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RPC Senior Partner secures second term

Published on 10 May 2023. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

International firm RPC has reappointed Oliver Bray for a second term as Senior Partner with unanimous support.

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Manufacturers 'face risk of reputational damage if they fail to act over listeria product recalls'

Published on 02 May 2023. By Mamata Dutta, Partner

Following today's news that thousands of Cadbury desserts made by Müller are being recalled following a food poisoning alert.

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New course opens opportunities to return to law as an in-house lawyer

Published on 17 Apr 2023. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

The Centre for Legal Leadership has partnered with the Reignite Academy to run a one-day course to provide opportunities for “career break” lawyers to relaunch in an in-house (commercial) lawyer role.

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Number of retail M&A deals increases 30% since before the pandemic – 34 deals in 2022

Published on 17 Apr 2023. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

Takeovers of distressed retailers comprised just under a quarter of all deals in 2022

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Hermès victory over MetaBirkin reminds creators they need to be 'mindful of using other people's content'

Published on 09 Feb 2023. By Ciara Cullen, Partner and Joshua Charalambous, Partner

International law firm RPC says decision should not be seen as an impingement on artists, but rather a reminder that intellectual property laws apply even in the metaverse

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Value of fines issued by ICO increases threefold in a year – from £4.8m to £15m

Published on 19 Dec 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner

Fines relating to data breaches account for a third of the overall value The largest fine issued was £7.5m

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Edinburgh Reforms are 'a positive step in the right direction'

Published on 14 Dec 2022. By Whitney Simpson, Of Counsel

International law firm RPC says reforms will bring innovation and increased accessibility of consumer credit products

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The Food, Beverage and Cosmetics Law Review: United Kingdom - Second Edition

Published on 14 Nov 2022. By Ciara Cullen, Partner and Ben Mark, Partner

RPC is excited to announce that the Second Edition UK chapter of the Food, Beverage and Cosmetics Law Review has been published and is available to download.

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The Metaverse, green claims and data privacy – what critical issues lie ahead for retailers and consumer brands in Autumn 2022?

Published on 12 Oct 2022. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate and Ciara Cullen, Partner

International law firm RPC launches the latest edition of Retail Compass

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Businesses face 'significant work ahead' to comply with FCA's new Consumer Duty

Published on 29 Jul 2022. By Whitney Simpson, Of Counsel

International law firm RPC says regulator has given companies 'little concession' on timeframe to implement change

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Fashion brands make up a quarter of ‘greenwashing’ complaints to the CMA

Published on 27 Jun 2022. By Ciara Cullen, Partner

Fashion brands account for a quarter of complaints relating to unsubstantiated green claims since new guidelines were introduced last year, according to research from international law firm RPC.

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Imposing new Calorie labelling legislation 'couldn't be worse timing' for hospitality sector

Published on 05 Apr 2022. By Ben Mark, Partner

International law firm RPC warns change could place increased financial burden on businesses only just beginning to recover from pandemic disruption

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Whistleblower reports on National Minimum Wage breaches jump 37% within retail sector

Published on 14 Mar 2022. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial

The number of whistleblower reports relating to alleged National Minimum Wage breaches in the retail sector saw a 37% jump in the past year according to RPC, the international law firm.

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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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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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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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