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Six steps to AI Literacy (whether legally required to or not)
At the beginning of February 2025, the AI literacy requirement under the EU AI Act came into force. The effect of this is that certain businesses must take measures to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy in their staff.
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New developments in AI may put law firms at greater risk of phishing fraud
As the computing power of Artificial Intelligence continues to grow exponentially, we consider how generative technology may expand the reach of traditional phishing frauds aimed at law firms.
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A new era for surveyors: RICS launches global standard on responsible use of AI
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has taken a decisive step into the future, publishing its first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying. Released on 10 September 2025 and due to take effect from 9 March 2026, this landmark guidance aims to steer surveyors through the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies, seeking to balance innovation with accountability.
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How will the "Genny lec" impact the world of cyber and tech?
On 22 May 2024, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stood in the pouring rain to announce a General Election, thus commencing a summer of political and meteorological uncertainty for those in the UK.
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Fines for PDPA Breaches: How Clear is the Crystal Ball?
The Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission ("PDPC") has recently issued a number of new enforcement decisions.
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Press and Media
Rising to the challenge, how insurers will adapt in 2025
The global insurance industry is on the brink of transformation as geopolitical tensions, accelerating AI adoption, and escalating climate crises converge to create a perfect storm in 2025. From navigating a volatile economic landscape to addressing emerging risks in cyber and ESG, insurers face a year of unparalleled complexity and opportunity.
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The arbitration of insurance disputes (With Jonathan Wood)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Jonathan Wood, President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and fellow RPC lawyer. In this episode they discuss arbitration with a particular focus on insurance disputes.
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Construction disciplinary trends analysis #4: inadequate professional services
This is the fourth article in our series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team. This time we consider failures to act with skill & care which amount to unacceptable professional conduct and lead to regulatory consequences.
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Supreme Court resolves key construction and professional negligence issues in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd
The Supreme Court handed down its keenly awaited judgment in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21 on 21 May 2025. The dispute concerns whether a developer (BDW Trading Ltd) can recover the cost of remedying allegedly dangerous defects in two residential developments from the structural engineers (URS Corporation Ltd) responsible for their design. Our specialist construction insurance team consider the key points for insurers, brokers and professional consultants.
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Surveying the risks: RICS proposed updates tackling financial crime
Financial crime is on the rise. In response to the new technologies criminals are using, such as AI and cryptocurrency, RICS launched a consultation calling on members, regulated firms and key stakeholders to respond to its consultation on proposed changes to "The Financial Crime Standard" (The RICS Countering Financial Crime: Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions Violation Professional Standard).
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Warranty and Indemnity Insurance Q&A – Current Trends and What to Look Out For
The Asia Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance market is expanding rapidly to meet demand as businesses and market participants become increasingly aware of the benefits that transactional insurance can offer. The dynamics in this space are everchanging – the incorporation of W&I in deals, insurers' expectations on the level of due diligence, terms of policies and level of coverage provided are all adapting to demand. This article highlights some recent trends we have encountered and factors to look out for in order to seize opportunities in current market conditions.
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Thinking - Publication
Singapore chapter: "Trends & Developments" in Chambers Insurance & Reinsurance Global Practice Guide 2025
Economic uncertainty continued to cast a shadow over global markets as 2024 came to a close. Contributing factors include persistent geopolitical tensions, fluctuating inflation and interest rates, and shifts in global trade dynamics. While the insurance industry has not been immune to these challenges, it has demonstrated remarkable stability amidst the evolving risk climate.
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Press and Media
RPC Premier Law recognised across six areas in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025
RPC, a law firm deeply invested in client ambitions and commercial success, is proud to be recognised once again in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025 guide for Singapore, securing a host of new and improved rankings for 2025.
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Chambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories
RPC Premier Law has maintained its rankings as a top firm in Band 1 for Insurance and Band 4 for Shipping: International: Litigation.
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Press and Media
Chambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories
Chambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories, with a new ranking for Corporate/M&A: Domestic in its recently published 2024 edition.
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Thinking - Publication
Asia Insurance Bulletin 2018
Our Asia Insurance Bulletin is now available. The bulletin contains a number of articles written by our lawyers discussing a variety of issues relevant to the Asia region.
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Green claims update: June 2025
Welcome to our June 2025 round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.
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Thinking - Blog
Reverse-engineering and disassembly of IBM mainframe software in breach of software licence (IBM v LzLabs) – Part 2
This second article on IBM v LzLabs explores the validity of IBM's audit request and subsequent termination of the ICA.
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Reverse-engineering and disassembly of IBM mainframe software in breach of software licence (IBM v LzLabs) – Part 1
In IBM United Kingdom Ltd v LzLabs GmbH and others [2025] EWHC 532 (TCC), the High Court has provided useful guidance on what constitutes unlawful reverse engineering and the extent of the Software Directive's statutory exceptions to software copyright protection set out in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (the CDPA).
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Renters' Rights Act: now in force
In September 2024, the Renters' Rights Bill was set out in Parliament. That Bill has now received Royal Assent, becoming the Renters' Rights Act 2025. However, the main provisions will not be in force until at least 2026. RPC will be providing updates as the government announces how the reforms will be rolled out over the coming months. The Act marks a significant change to the law affecting tenants in private rented accommodation. Landlords, property managers and surveyors will need to fully grasp the new requirements and take steps to comply, where necessary.
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The Renters' Rights Bill: What landlords, property managers and surveyors need to know
The Bill, introduced to parliament in September 2024, forms part of a broader effort to reform the private rental sector in the UK to establish a fairer balance between landlords and tenants. The Bill has passed through both the House of Commons and House of Lords and is currently back with the House of Commons to consider the House of Lord's amendments. The next and final stage for the bill is receiving Royal Assent.
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Awaab's Law: what is it and what property managers and surveyors must know by October 2025
Awaab's Law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died in 2020 due to a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to damp and mould in his home, despite repeated complaints from his family and health professionals to the housing association. The inquest into Awaab’s death exposed flaws in existing legislation and prompted the government to introduce better protection for tenants and hold landlords to account for failing to address dangerous living conditions.
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Limitations under collateral warranties
Collateral warranties are typically drafted on bespoke terms. There is no inherent rule that a warrantor will benefit from limitations in the underlying contract as against the beneficiary under any collateral warranty; warranties are subject to their specific terms.
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RICS home improvements
Earlier this year, we highlighted that the RICS review of its Home Survey Standard, created in 2019 and in place since 2021, was underway and to expect the release of a revised Home Surveys document in 2025 (you can read that article in full here). The Standard sets the benchmark for best practice in residential surveys across the UK, providing a clear framework for consistent, high-quality standards and increased protection for consumers.
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The Week That Was - 29 August 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 22 August 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 1 August 2025
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The Week That Was -25 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 18 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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Changes to RICS PII requirements: Policy Wording updated
The RICS requires all regulated firms to have, "adequate and appropriate professional indemnity cover that meets the standards approved by RICS". This must meet the minimum terms, updated from time to time, required by the RICS as surveyors and their Professional Indemnity brokers will be aware.
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The Week That Was - 11 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 4 July 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 30 May 2025
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The Week That Was - 23 May 2025
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The Week That Was - 16 May 2025
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Exciting (no) development in valuer negligence claims
The key takeaway in the recent Court of Appeal decision in Bratt v Jones is that the test to establish valuer negligence remains unchanged.
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The Week That Was - 9 May 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 2 May 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 25 April 2025
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The Week That Was - 17 April 2025
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The Week That Was - 11 April 2025
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The Week That Was - 4 April 2025
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The Week That Was - 28 March 2025
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The Week That Was - 21 March 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 14 March 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 7 March 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 28 February 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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