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Challenging HMRC's Debt Management Actions - Lessons Learned from Local Fuel Ltd
Michelle Sloane and Daniel Williams consider when a private law action, rather than judicial review, is appropriate to challenge a decision taken by HMRC's debt management team.
Read moreJunior to mid-level lawyers networking evening
Join us on 7 May 2025 for an evening of networking, insights and great company at RPC, Towerbridge. Hosted in Collaboration with The Centre for Legal Leadership.
Read moreTribunal discharges 'obsolete' restrictive covenant affecting land despite strong opposition
A brief overview of a recent case in which a restrictive covenant was discharged by the Upper Tribunal because the benefit it secured was personal to the original covenantee and the covenant's purpose could no longer be fulfilled.
Read moreNeonatal Care Leave: What do employers need to know?
On 6 April 2025, the long-awaited new statutory right to neonatal care leave came into effect in England, Wales and Scotland. The new right provides employees with up to 12 weeks' leave if their babies spend an extended period in neonatal care.
Read moreRPC achieves new rankings in the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025
International law firm RPC and six of its Partners in Asia have proudly been ranked in the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific, a guide that recognises leading litigation firms and lawyers in the region.
Read moreOnline Safety Act 2023: Children Codes published by Ofcom
On 24 April 2025, Ofcom published the Protection of Children Codes and Guidance (the Codes), as part of the second phase of its three-phase process to implement the Online Safety Act 2023 (the Act). In-scope service providers are now required to complete their first children's risk assessments by 24 July 2025, and subject to parliamentary approval of the Codes, those service providers will need to comply with the Codes from 25 July 2025.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreML Covered - May 2025
We are pleased to share our latest instalment of ML Covered, our monthly round-up of key events relevant to those dealing with Management Liability Policies covering D&O, EPL and PTL-type risks.
Read moreSigned, sealed, (but not) delivered: why email wasn’t enough in Hughes v CSC
Whilst notice provisions may not form the basis of commercial negotiations between parties to sale and purchase agreements, failure to consider the practical requirements of these clauses can have stark consequences. In the recent High Court decision of Hughes v CSC Computer Sciences Limited, earn out calculations were found not to have been validly served because they did not comply with contractual notice requirements. This case serves as an important reminder for transaction parties to ensure that notice requirements are carefully complied with.
Read moreTax Bites - May 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites – providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.
Read moreTribunal allows capital allowances claim for expenditure on construction of a quay wall at the Port of Liverpool
In The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Ltd v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 1163 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal allowed the company's claim for capital allowances in respect of expenditure incurred on the construction of a quay wall at a new deep-water container terminal at the Port of Liverpool.
Read moreLawyers Covered - April 2025
It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.
Read moreRPC promotes three new Partners and six Of Counsel in latest round of promotions
International law firm RPC has announced the promotion of three new Partners and six Of Counsel, effective 1 May 2025.
Read morePLC QTRLY - Q1 2025
This is our regular quarterly update to help our listed company clients and other market participants keep up to date with key developments relevant to issuers on the Main Market and AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
Read moreTaxing Matters: Tax risk for professionals and professional businesses with Thomas Slipanczewski, Associate Director at Deloitte
In this episode of Taxing Matters, Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage is joined by Thomas Slipanczewski, who is an Associate Director at Deloitte in their tax controversy team, to discuss task risk for regulated professionals and professional businesses.
Read moreHMRC Landfill Tax Crackdown
In recent years, HMRC has markedly increased its compliance activity in relation to Landfill Tax and it is therefore important that businesses operating in this area are aware of common issues that are triggering time-consuming tax enquiries, subsequent disputes and litigation.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 25 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 25 April 2025
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreHealth and Safety bulletin – April 2025
Welcome to this month's health and safety update, keeping you updated with a round-up of the latest fines, sentences, and environmental news.
Read moreSports Ticker #126 - Cricket’s Olympic revival, Euro-Soccer and Mbappé’s pay war - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight which saw Cambridge University do the double over Oxford University at the 2025 Boat Race and Strava acquire its rival Runna in a dash for running app supremacy, we bring you updates on the historic impact of Rory McIlroy's Masters victory, news of cricket's triumphant return to the Olympics and an insight into the record-breaking prize pool announced for the Esports World Cup 2025.
Read moreCriminal Offences and Prosecutions for Tax Fraud
Adam Craggs and Daniel Williams consider HMRC's approach to investigation and prosecution of various tax fraud offences, and deferred prosecution agreements and unexplained wealth orders.
Read moreV@ update - April 2025
Welcome to the April 2025 edition of RPC's V@, our monthly update which provides news and analysis from the VAT world.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 17 April 2025
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreSupreme Court upholds that fiduciaries must act with "single-minded loyalty toward their principals (or beneficiaries)"
In Rukhadze and others v Recovery Partners GP Ltd and another [2025] UKSC 10, the Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the legal test for the account of profits rule (the Profit Rule).
Read moreSports injuries: the concussion pandemic
The inherent risk of injury to participants in many sports is well known – you only need to watch a game of rugby or American football, or spectate a boxing match, to appreciate this. Participants must accept this risk to some extent, but, the acceptance is conditional. They rely on governing bodies to control and regulate the sport to minimise injury risk; clubs to enforce the rules; referees to ensure compliance; players to follow the rules; organisers to provide appropriate facilities; and clinicians, especially in professional sport, to administer appropriate treatment.
Read moreTake 10 - 17 April 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 17 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreGreen claims update: April 2025
Welcome to our round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.
Read moreData Dispatch - April 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of Data Dispatch from the Data Advisory team at RPC. Our aim is to provide you on a regular basis with an easy-to-digest summary of key developments in data protection law.
Read moreThe Work Couch: Neonatal care leave (Part 2): Managing the process and supporting employees, with Joanna Holford and Catriona Ogilvy
Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast where we discuss all things employment.
Read moreInsurance Covered: A look at D&O insurance (With Natalie Graham)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.
Read moreEU Design regulation changes coming on 1 May 2025: What businesses need to know
1 May 2025 sees the first in a series of implementations of the long-awaited changes to EU design law.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 11 April 2025
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 11 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 73
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read morePISCES: New platform for intermittent trading of shares in unquoted companies
The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) is a new initiative by the UK government, with support from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the London Stock Exchange, to enable private company shareholders to trade their shares on an exchange without the company going fully public.
Read moreSports 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
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.
Read moreCourt of Appeal confirms that compensatory payments made to settle regulatory investigations are not penalties
In ScottishPower (SCPL) Ltd and others v HMRC [2025] EWCA Civ 3, the Court of Appeal held that compensatory payments made to consumers in settlement of regulatory investigations were not penalties and therefore were deductible for corporation tax purposes.
Read morePension Trustee Liability: Apportioning Responsibility Between Professional and Member Trustees
A recent decision of The Pension Ombudsman (TPO) sets out the duties of independent trustees in Small Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS) and in particular their duties towards investment due diligence. The decision also looks at the split in responsibility between a member trustee and a professional trustee.
Read moreCourt confirms vicarious liability does not apply to LPA receivers
In an appeal, the High Court considered whether an employer of LPA receivers can be held vicariously liable for the actions of receivers during receivership – the High Court, upholding the lower decision on a strike out application, found that the employer was not liable.
Read moreNavigating the Future of Cybersecurity
For UK businesses within scope, the upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill signifies an increased focus on reporting, supply chain security, and digital resilience, and is anticipated to align with the Network and Information Security (NIS 2) framework established in the European Union (EU).
Read moreRPC appointed exclusive legal services provider to London Mavericks Netball
International law firm RPC has been appointed as the exclusive legal provider to London Mavericks Netball (the Mavericks), reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growth and professionalisation of elite women's sport.
Read moreBusiness Briefing: Navigating The New US-UK Trade Tariffs
The Trump administration has introduced sweeping tariffs on goods imported into the United States. This move is expected to cause significant disruption to global trade, with notable consequences for UK businesses. As the ripple effects unfold, understanding the scope of the tariffs and how to respond strategically will be crucial for UK businesses looking to protect their margins, adapt their operations, and plan confidently for the future.
Read moreML Covered - April 2025
We are pleased to share our latest instalment of ML Covered, our monthly round-up of key events relevant to those dealing with Management Liability Policies covering D&O, EPL and PTL-type risks.
Read moreRound-up of recent 1954 Act case law
Three recent judgments give rise to important points for both owners and occupiers of commercial property.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 4 April 2025
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreTake 10 - 04 April 2025
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update. This month's edition on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 4 April 2025
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreUT allows company's appeal as payment to EBT was not earnings of its employee
In M R Currell Ltd v HMRC [2024] UKUT 00404, the Upper Tribunal set aside the First-tier Tribunal's decision and held that a payment from a company to an employee benefit trust was not taxable earnings as the facts were distinguishable from those in RFC 2012 plc (formerly The Rangers Football Club plc) v Advocate General for Scotland [2017] UKSC 45.
Read moreThe Work Couch: Neonatal care leave (Part 1): What is the new right, who is eligible, and does the law go far enough? With Joanna Holford and Catriona Ogilvy
Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast where we discuss all things employment.
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