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RPCCyber_ app provides 24/7 cyber breach support
International law firm RPC has launched RPCCyber_ an app that provides vital breach response information and guidance and specialist lawyers around the clock, at the touch of a button.
Read moreClients Nominate Four RPC Lawyers to Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers List for 2024
Clients of international law firm RPC, have nominated four lawyers to the Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers list.
Read moreRPC advises Aviva on its acquisition of Probitas and return to Lloyd's
International law firm RPC has advised Aviva on its acquisition of Probitas, marking Aviva's return to Lloyd's of London after 24 years.
Read moreCar charger hacking risk shows 'everyday items can be vulnerable to attack'
New legislation for connected devices will provide better protection for consumers and national security, says international law firm RPC
Read moreFinancial Lists decline as litigators opt for Commercial Courts
The number of banking and financial markets related cases being listed in the specialist Financial Lists of the Chancery and King's Bench Divisions fell 50% between 2020 and 2023 reflecting a testament to the robustness and stellar reputation of the Commercial Court for such disputes outside of the Financial Lists.
Read moreRPC advises TMT Acquisition plc in its all share sale to Belluscura plc
International law firm RPC has advised TMT Acquisition plc (TMT) in its sale to Belluscura plc in an all-share deal.
Read moreRPC features multiple times in the Solomonic 2023 High Court Disputes Year in Review
International law firm RPC has earned significant recognition for its leading disputes practice, in the highly-regarded Solomonic 2023 Year in Review of High Court Disputes.
Read moreRPC advises the shareholders of Wireless Social on its acquisition by The Access Group
International law firm RPC has advised the shareholders of Wireless Social Holdings Limited (Wireless Social) as it becomes part of Access Hospitality, a division of The Access Group.
Read moreRPC advises the Castel management sellers on their sale to Ryan Speciality
International law firm RPC has advised the management sellers of Castel Underwriting Agencies Limited (Castel) on its sale to Ryan Speciality (Ryan) which was announced December 21, 2023. A definitive agreement was signed, and completion is subject to customary conditions.
Read more'All is not lost' as IMF predicts impact of AI on jobs
AI technology will create new roles and opportunities, with higher value placed on human emotional intelligence in the workplace, says international law firm RPC
Read moreWhat 6 key challenges will insurers face in 2024?
Climate change, Artificial Intelligence and ESG top this year's predictions in latest edition of Annual insurance review from international law firm RPC
Read moreWhat 7 key regulatory changes lie ahead in 2024?
AI impacts, green claims and product safety among issues explored in Regulatory radar
Read moreJonathan Crompton recognised as one of Asian Legal Business' Litigators of Asia 2023
Jonathan Crompton, a Hong Kong-based Partner at international law firm, RPC, has been named by Asian Legal Business (ALB) as one of its Litigators of Asia 2023.
Read moreRPC advises Assured Partners UK&I on its acquisitions of Romero Group and CIA Insurance
International law firm RPC has advised AssuredPartners UK & Ireland (AssuredPartners), the leading international insurance broker, on its acquisitions of Romero Group and CIA Insurance.
Read moreRPC advises EnergyPathways Ltd on its admission to AIM
International law firm RPC has advised EnergyPathways Ltd (EnergyPathways) on the reverse takeover (RTO) by Dial Square Investments Plc (to be renamed Energy Pathways Plc), a special purpose acquisition vehicle, and the admission of the enlarged group's issued and to be issued share capital to the AIM market.
Read moreAs EU's new sustainability directive is agreed, UK companies warned 'not to rest on their laurels'
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
Read moreChambers 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.
Read moreASA rulings warn airlines against making 'broad and absolute' environmental claims
Regulator uses AI system to proactively search and identify online adverts that might break the rules on greenwashing
Read moreRPC earns top ranking for Crypto-Asset Disputes in the UK
International law firm RPC has been ranked for the first time in Chambers and Partners 2024 FinTech Guide, achieving Band 1 for Crypto-Asset Disputes in the UK.
Read moreFootball club investment deals up more than a quarter in last year
Investors seeking to make immediate impact with capital for stadia, training facilities and infrastructure key Highly-anticipated Manchester Utd deal latest move in multi-sport structures
Read moreRPC insurance partner named as Winner in Lexology Client Choice Awards 2024
Carmel Green sole recipient of Insurance & Reinsurance, Hong Kong category
Read moreRPC advises Shepherd Neame in respect of its long-term logistics and distribution operations
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.
Read moreWhistleblower fraud reports to HMRC surge 47% in the past year
HMRC clamping down on COVID fraudsters Public anger at fraudsters fuels rise in whistleblowing
Read moreNumber of retail sector CVAs jumps 150% in the last year
CVAs help avoid a Wilko-style collapse CVAs gaining ground on Restructuring Plans which are seen as more expensive
Read moreThe Times recognises RPC among Best Law Firms 2024
International law firm, RPC, has been recognised by The Times in its Best Law Firms 2024 report, an annual ranking of the top 250 law firms in England and Wales.
Read more12 top tips for using AI in retail, from a lawyer
AI is redefining the retail industry. It can improve consumer engagement, aid decision-making, curate tailored promotions, improve efficiencies, and reduce costs. So what do retailers need to be mindful of when deploying AI? The team of AI experts at international law firm, RPC, has identified its top tips for the safe and effective use of AI in retail.
Read moreChambers UK recommends RPC in nine categories
Chambers UK recommends RPC in nine categories, with a new Band 1 ranking for Professional Negligence: Technology and Construction.
Read moreWhat 7 challenges can retailers expect in 2024?
RPC's Retail Compass explores what lies ahead for the retail and consumer sector
Read moreFast-growing IP and tech practice at RPC welcomes Caroline Tuck as Partner
International law firm RPC is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Tuck as a Partner in its Intellectual Property and Technology (IP & Tech) team. Caroline Tuck joins RPC from Deloitte, where she was a Director in the Disputes team.
Read moreUK authorities seize £179m from suspected criminals – up 16% in a year
UK authorities, including the SFO, HMRC and police, seized £179m last year[1] from criminals using draconian Confiscation Orders – an increase of 16% on £154m a year earlier, according to analysis of new data by international law firm RPC.
Read moreLaw firms failing to pay clients 'fair' interest on monies held may come under regulatory scrutiny
SRA requires firms to pay clients ‘fair’ interest on money held on client account Rising interest rates means client accounts are earning substantial sums that law firms may be tempted to keep
Read moreFCA rules could trigger 'marked drop' in finfluencers marketing crypto
Regulator clamping down over concerns consumers are being 'influenced into high risk investments without understanding consequences'
Read moreRPC recognised as top-tier firm across seven areas in The Legal 500 UK 2024
The Legal 500 UK ranks RPC in seven categories. In total, 135 RPC lawyers were recognised, some in multiple categories.
Read moreSingle-use plastic ban is 'only the beginning in the war against plastic'
Retailers and brands warned today's 'conscious consumer' will expect them to get behind ban's sentiment or risk harming brand loyalty
Read moreCybersecurity breaches at financial services firms more than trebles
Cybersecurity breaches reported by financial service providers rose from 187 in 2021/22 to 640 in 2022/23 UK pension schemes report the biggest increase, 4,000%, in data breach reports to the ICO
Read moreWhistle-blowing on illegal cartels drops 70% in 5 years
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently increased award to £250,000 Calls to the CMA hotline have plummeted from 1,442 in 2017 to 427 in 2022
Read moreRPC adds Partner to its General Liability practice
International law firm RPC announced today that Thom Lumley as Partner in its General Liability practice.
Read moreEvolving Corporate practice at RPC welcomes James Channo as Partner
International law firm RPC announced today that James Channo joins as Partner in its London Corporate practice.
Read moreAuthorities and insurers 'must grapple crumbling concrete crisis to prevent new wave of asbestos-related claims'
Degraded condition of RAAC has highlighted continued presence of asbestos in schools and public buildings
Read moreRPC bolsters Hong Kong bench of litigators with the appointment of Ivan Chang as Partner
International law firm RPC announced today that Ivan Chang joins as Partner in its Hong Kong Commercial Disputes practice. Already a disputes powerhouse, Ivan's appointment adds to its general dispute resolution and contentious regulatory work.
Read moreOfcom faces 30,000 cyber attacks a week, new data reveals
NCSC warn that UK infrastructure and businesses face heightened threat of cyber attacks
Read moreHMRC paid over £500,000 to whistleblowers in the past year
Figure has increased, but is just 1.7% of that paid to informants by the IRS in the US HMRC needs to make reporting system more accessible and payments more transparent to encourage more informants against tax fraudsters
Read moreValue of NFT fraud plummets 82% in UK
The value of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) fraud in the UK has dropped 82% over the last year as the collapse in prices and lower trading volumes make these digital assets less attractive to fraudsters, reveals new data from international law firm RPC.
Read moreWilko becomes 'yet another casualty' of tough economic conditions facing UK retailers
'Perfect storm' of rising interest rates, increased energy bills, supply chain issues and squeezed customer spending is hitting retailers hard
Read moreLocal authorities install 8,000 new EV chargers in past year – up just 7%
Poor investment at a local and governmental level will require private investment to achieve government targets 300,000 new public chargers needed before the end of the decade
Read more'Climate change is bringing the potential for new risks not previously accounted for'
Following news of wildfires sweeping through Rhodes, Corfu and southern Europe, Partner Lucy Dyson and Partner Toby Savage, both in the international property and casualty team at international law firm RPC, warn of the increasing risk of wildfire in the UK:
Read moreUK retail M&A deals increase 23% in the last year, a five-year high
Number of deals rose from 31 in 2021/22 to 38 for 2022/23
Read moreRPC strengthens Singapore corporate practice with the appointment of M&A Partner Kenneth Leong
International law firm RPC announced today that experienced M&A lawyer, Kenneth Leong joins the firm as Partner to bolster and lead its corporate team in Singapore, expanding the firm's internationally recognised corporate practice. He joins with a team of Associates.
Read moreRPC announces qualifying trainee retention rate for September 2023
International law firm RPC will retain 69 per cent of its UK trainees who are due to qualify in September 2023, after 11 of its original cohort of 16 were offered and accepted positions.
Read moreCyber extortion jumps 39% in a year
3,200 reports made to Action Fraud in 2022, up from 2,300 Social media and email hacking reports increased 8%, from 13,500 to 14,600 Malware, server and phone hacking reports decreased in the same period
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