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Green claims update: June 2024

Published on 02 Jul 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead and Ciara Cullen, Partner, Retail & Consumer Sector Lead and Hettie Homewood , Senior Associate and Sophie Tuson, Senior Associate, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead

Welcome to our round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.

Environmental sustainability: a snapshot of a changing regulatory landscape

Published on 01 Jul 2024. By Sophie Tuson, Senior Associate, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead

Sophie Tuson charts the key legal developments in the UK and EU across the product lifecycle and flags practical considerations for businesses.

Regulatory Radar - January 2024

Published on 08 Jan 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Hello and welcome to the January 2024 edition of RPC’s bi-annual Regulatory radar – a guide to the key regulatory changes worth having on your radar. We hope this will be a useful resource, helping you scan the regulatory horizon and highlight changes that could impact your business.

Context is everything – key takeaways on green claims from the CMA's recent consumer law conference

Published on 18 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead and Hettie Homewood , Senior Associate and Praveeta Thayalan, Senior Knowledge Lawyer

On 28 June 2023, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) held a highly anticipated conference on consumer law and enforcement. RPC's Senior Partner Oliver Bray was invited to speak on green claims alongside a stellar panel comprising Anna Jewitt (CMA), Justine Grimley (Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)), Tim Rowe (Financial Conduct Authority), and Rupert Earle (Bates Wells).

Climate-related financial disclosures: what companies and LLPs need to know about the UK's new mandatory rules

Published on 10 May 2022.

The UK's new climate-related financial disclosures: mandatory requirements to come clean

How to comply with the FCA's new diversity and inclusion targets for listed companies

Published on 05 May 2022. By Connor Cahalane, Partner - Corporate and Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial

The FCA has finalised its new rules on diversity and inclusion on listed company boards and executive committees. The rules, which are set out in the FCA's policy paper PS22/3: Diversity and inclusion on company boards and executive management, are substantially in line with the proposals set out in the FCA's consultation paper CP 21/24. In scope listed companies are required to include a statement in their annual financial report on whether they have met specific board diversity targets on a ‘comply or explain’ basis, as at a chosen reference date within their accounting period.

'Big Plastic' is an emerging climate risk and a ticking time-bomb for litigation

Published on 14 Apr 2022. By Lucy Dyson , Partner

The tangible commitment to plastics regulation and action will likely trigger a new wave of plastics-related litigation.

Shell directors facing potential UK ESG shareholder derivative lawsuit

Published on 18 Mar 2022. By James Wickes, Partner

In the wake of COP26, more focus than ever is being given to the climate risks which apply to every aspect of business. Scrutiny of a company's climate awareness and adherence to applicable regulation is at the forefront of minds of companies' stakeholders.

ESG claims in the banking and financial markets Sector: will "greenwashing" claims soon be common in the UK?

Published on 14 Feb 2022. By Chris Ross, Partner

Environmental, Social and Governance "ESG" funds are an attractive avenue for investors seeking responsible investment choices.

Lloyd's' focus on a more sustainable future

Published on 07 Dec 2021. By Lauren Murphy, Senior Associate

Lloyd's published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report at the end of last year and while this is a fairly new focus area for Lloyd's it noted that: a) in its history it has a long record of contributing to communities and helping them to recover from disaster; and b) the role that insurance plays in protecting society and supporting global economic growth.

The rise of ESG finance

Published on 01 Oct 2021. By Sukh Ahark, Partner, Co-head of India Desk

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) finance remains a hot topic and continues to grow rapidly, with Bloomberg predicting the $2.2 trillion ESG debt market to hit $11 trillion by 2025, based on the rate of growth during the past five years.

What if the CEO asks me... about ESG-linked financing facilities

Published on 28 Sep 2021. By Edward Colville, Partner and Sukh Ahark, Partner, Co-head of India Desk

As focus moves from short term lockdown liquidity on to longer term financing needs, loan facilities linked to ESG and sustainability targets are back in the news.

Balance on the board: Eight things UK PLCs need to know about the FCA's diversity targets

Published on 27 Sep 2021. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial and Connor Cahalane, Partner - Corporate

The Financial Conduct Authority's proposals will mean UK listed companies need to disclose whether their boards and senior management teams meet new gender and ethnic diversity targets.

FCA set to expand climate-related reporting rules

Published on 17 May 2021. By James Parsons, Associate

The FCA has revealed it will consult on plans to require asset managers, life insurers and FCA-regulated pension schemes to meet climate-related disclosure rules. In doing so, the FCA is expanding the scope of firms required to report on climate-related risks in accordance with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD).

Time for public companies to come clean: New UK climate-related disclosures and ESG guidance

Published on 03 Feb 2021. By Connor Cahalane, Partner - Corporate

Companies listed on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market will need to include a statement in their annual report confirming if they have made climate-related disclosures consistent with the recommendations of Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Companies planning to IPO, or move from AIM to the Main Market, are also affected by these new Listing Rules.

Money Covered: The Week That Was - 18 July 2025

Published on 18 Jul 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Kirstie Pike, Partner and Kate Hill, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Non-bank firms, their directors and insurers: mind the (non-financial misconduct) gap!

Published on 17 Jul 2025. By Mike Newham, Partner and Lauren Paterson, Associate and Catherine Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer

Earlier this month the FCA published its final policy statement and consultation paper CP25/18 introducing a new rule, COCON 1.1.7R, extending existing rules on non-financial misconduct (NFM) from banks (only) to non-banking firms. The FCA has also made clear that firms will be required to report serious substantiated NFM to the FCA and include the same in regulatory references to prevent "rolling bad apples" within the industry.

Insurance Covered: Why does everyone ignore insurance? (Even though it's the answer for everything) (With Lorcan Hall)

Published on 15 Jul 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.

Money Covered: The Week That Was - 11 July 2025

Published on 11 Jul 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Kirstie Pike, Partner and Kate Hill, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

AI-dentifying risks: ensuring trust: the new RICS standard

Published on 09 Jul 2025. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Catherine Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer and Emma Wherry, Of Counsel

On 4 March 2025, the RICS ran a public consultation on its new professional standard, "Responsible use of AI 1st Edition" which ran until 29 April 2025. Members were asked to participate in order to help frame the way in which the RICS incorporates the use of AI in the industry.

Supreme Court resolves key construction and professional negligence issues in URS Corp Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd

Published on 09 Jul 2025. By Aimee Talbot, Knowledge Lawyer and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner

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.

ML Covered - July 2025

Published on 07 Jul 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner and Kim Wright, Senior Associate and Zoe Melegari, Senior Associate and Andrew Oberholzer, Senior Associate and Charlotte Bray, Associate

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.

Money Covered: The Week That Was - 4 July 2025

Published on 04 Jul 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Kirstie Pike, Partner and Kate Hill, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Beyond the 'threshold'? A narrowing view of work equipment

Published on 27 Jun 2025. By Thom Lumley, Partner and Catherine Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer

We take a look at the case of George Morriss v London Borough of Hillingdon [2025] EWHC - In another significant ruling on liability for injuries sustained on public highways, the court reinforces the considerable evidentiary responsibility resting with claimants.

Insurance Bulletin - Hong Kong Summer 2025

Published on 24 Jun 2025. By Andrew Carpenter, Partner and Beverly Yee, Senior Associate and Heidi Ng, Associate

A look at insuring today's diversity (With Heidi McCormack)

Published on 17 Jun 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield is joined by Heidi McCormack, CEO at Emerald Life, to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry.

ML Covered - June 2025

Published on 06 Jun 2025. By Matthew Watson, Partner and Rachael Healey, Partner and Kim Wright, Senior Associate and Zoe Melegari, Senior Associate and Andrew Oberholzer, Senior Associate and Charlotte Bray, Associate

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.

Surveying the risks: RICS proposed updates tackling financial crime

Published on 02 Jun 2025. By Ben Goodier, Partner and Emma Wherry, Of Counsel and Catherine Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer

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).

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 30 May 2025

Published on 30 May 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Warranty and Indemnity Insurance Q&A – Current Trends and What to Look Out For

Published on 29 May 2025. By Andrew Carpenter, Partner and Heidi Ng, Associate

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.

Lliuya v RWE AG - Expanding climate impact litigation

Published on 29 May 2025. By Lucy Dyson , Partner and Marcela Calife Marotti, Senior Associate

The German court has today (28 May 2025) dismissed the long-running climate impact litigation case of Lliuya v RWE , heard before the Higher Regional Court of Hamm, Germany, between 17 and 19 March 2025.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 23 May 2025

Published on 23 May 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

A look at Takaful insurance (With Wajahat Khawaja)

Published on 20 May 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Wajahat Khawaja and the topic of discussion is Takaful, an Islamic form of insurance.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 16 May 2025

Published on 16 May 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Council liability in cases of personal injury suffered on public highways

Published on 14 May 2025. By Thom Lumley, Partner and Catherine Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer

We take a look at the case of George Morriss v London Borough of Hillingdon [2025] EWHC - In another significant ruling on liability for injuries sustained on public highways, the court reinforces the considerable evidentiary responsibility resting with claimants.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 9 May 2025

Published on 09 May 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

ML Covered - May 2025

Published on 02 May 2025. By Matthew Watson, Partner and Rachael Healey, Partner and Kim Wright, Senior Associate and Zoe Melegari, Senior Associate and Andrew Oberholzer, Senior Associate and Charlotte Bray, Associate

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.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 25 April 2025

Published on 25 Apr 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 17 April 2025

Published on 22 Apr 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Insurance Covered: A look at D&O insurance (With Natalie Graham)

Published on 16 Apr 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 11 April 2025

Published on 11 Apr 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

ML Covered - April 2025

Published on 04 Apr 2025. By Matthew Watson, Partner and Rachael Healey, Partner and Kim Wright, Senior Associate and Zoe Melegari, Senior Associate and Andrew Oberholzer, Senior Associate and Charlotte Bray, Associate

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.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 4 April 2025

Published on 04 Apr 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Insurance Covered: Navigating the world of insurance finance (With Stephen Brookson)

Published on 31 Mar 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 28 March 2025

Published on 28 Mar 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Insurance Covered: A look at reinsurance (With Ben Rose)

Published on 17 Mar 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Ben Rose, Co Founder of Supercede.

ML Covered - March 2025

Published on 07 Mar 2025. By Matthew Watson, Partner and Rachael Healey, Partner and Kim Wright, Senior Associate and Zoe Melegari, Senior Associate and Andrew Oberholzer, Senior Associate and Charlotte Bray, Associate

As we welcome the New Year, we are pleased to share our latest version 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.

Product bulletin: February 2025

Published on 04 Mar 2025. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Thom Lumley, Partner and Mamata Dutta, Partner and Elinor Sidwell, Associate

This product law bulletin highlights the EU Accessibility Act, allergen labelling updates, changes to the EU product safety framework, progress on the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill, makeup ingredient awareness, and the UK government's new e-bike and e-scooter safety campaign with updated battery guidelines.

The Challenge of the Multi-Generational Workplace (With Dr Eliza Filby)

Published on 03 Mar 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Dr Eliza Filby, and in this episode the discuss the multi generational workplace and the challenges that come with it.

Money Covered: The Week That Was - 28 February 2025

Published on 28 Feb 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.