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Representing British Motoring Association the AA in a £60m claim
Discover how RPC navigated a complex automative dispute.
Read moreDrones: don't fly out of bounds (legally)
Various commercial industries have already woken up to the myriad opportunities offered by drone technologies. Whilst the regulatory regime evolves, it is important that companies don’t fall foul of the law.
Read moreRPC at London International Disputes Week 2025
We are delighted to once again be taking part in a number of Member Hosted Events during London International Disputes Week 2025. With its theme of 'Innovation in dispute resolution: navigating global risks', LIDW will provide crucial insights into the business and law of international dispute resolution, and the key trends we can expect to see over the next year and beyond.
Read moreAnother blow for Italian regional authorities in Italian Swaps saga judgment
Shortly before Christmas, the Commercial Court handed down judgment in another one of the long line of 'Italian Swaps Cases', Dexia SA v Regione Emilia Romagna.
Read moreThe PCR's "heavy responsibility": CAT judgment in Riefa v Apple and Amazon emphasizes the high standards expected of a PCR
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (the Tribunal) recently handed down an important judgment, refusing to certify the proposed collective proceedings in Christine Riefa Class Representative v Apple Inc. & Amazon.com, Inc. After two certification hearings, the Tribunal was not satisfied that it would be just and reasonable for the Proposed Class Representative (the PCR) to bring the proceedings following concerns relating to Professor Riefa's understanding of the PCR's funding arrangements. The judgment reiterates the strict requirements and high standards expected of a PCR.
Read moreGood reason or not? Court of Appeal clarifies rule on non-party access to court documents
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a non-party does not have a right of access to documents on the court record by default (Derek Moss v The Upper Tribunal). Rather, the non-party must articulate a "good reason" for wishing to obtain the documents, by reference to the principle of open justice, explained in this blog.
Read moreProtecting commercial secrets: High Court allows redaction of documents for non-party access under CPR 5.4C
In WH Holding Ltd v E20 Stadium LLP [2024] EWHC 817 (Comm), the High Court examined the rights of non-parties to obtain copies of statements of case under CPR 5.4C. It decided that the appropriate balance between the interests of individuals and the public interest in the maintenance of open justice could be struck by the redaction of the monetary sums from the claim form should a non-party obtain a copy of the statement of case.
Read moreUWE Futures expands to open new pathways into Bristol’s legal and creative sectors
RPC is proud to participate in UWE Futures, a pioneering talent collaboration programme developed by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). Designed to promote diversity and support global majority students from low-income backgrounds, the programme has expanded in its second year to welcome more legal firms and a leading creative industry organisation.
Read moreChambers Greater China guide recommends RPC in four categories
RPC has once again maintained its rankings as a top firm in the Chambers Greater China Region guide, including Band 1 recognition for Insurance: contentious (International Firms), and a new ranking for 2025 in TMT: Data protection & privacy (International Firms).
Read moreRPC 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.
Read moreChambers 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.
Read moreExclusive means exclusive: High Court decides that English courts have jurisdiction in Italian swaps dispute
Read moreHigh Court implies contractual terms following LIBOR cessation
The High Court has implied a term into a contract to the effect that where the contract specifies a calculation should be carried out by reference to LIBOR, where LIBOR is no longer published a reasonable alternative should be used.
Read moreD'Aloia – High Noon for Crypto-Tracing
The High Court judgment in D'Aloia v. Persons Unknown and others [2024] EWHC 2342 (Ch) is arguably the most significant crypto judgment of 2024. Critical deficiencies in the claimant's blockchain tracing analysis, evidence presented at trial and pleadings were ultimately fatal to his claims seeking to recover assets misappropriated by fraudsters.
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