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Key takeaways from the first year of the national security regime
The UK's new national security screening regime has now been in operation for over a year. This blog discusses the key takeaways from the first decisions to be made under the UK's new national security screening regime.
Read moreSpring Budget 2023 - Main Tax Announcements
This blog discusses some of the key tax changes announced in this week's Spring Budget.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 10 March 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 3 March 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreCorporate tax update – February 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of our Corporate Tax Update, written by members of RPC's tax team.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 24 February 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreRPC advises MS Amlin on £1.2bn 'split' RITC and LPT transactions
The transaction has been described as the largest ever third-party Reinsurance-to-Close (RITC) transaction in Lloyd's This deal is the eleventh in a recent series of significant legacy market transactions handled by RPC, and the fifth in 2023
Read moreThe Week That Was - 10 February 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreJapan Europe M&A trends – January 2023
Following a recent trip to Japan, I came away with a clear sense that Japan Inc remains keen on making acquisitions and investments of UK and European businesses.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 27 January 2023
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreCorporate tax update - January 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of our Corporate Tax Update, written by members of RPC's tax team.
Read moreRPC advises Milk on acquisition of Lola Post Production
International law firm RPC has advised Award-winning London-based VFX studio Milk on its acquisition of independent, BAFTA Award-winning VFX studio Lola Post Production, as part of wider plans to expand in this rapidly growing sector.
Read moreWhen is a director personally liable for a company's wrongs?
A recent Court of Appeal judgment considers when a director might be liable for wrongs committed by the company (including, specifically, by way of accessory liability).
Read moreMeaning of contractual duty of good faith
The Court of Appeal has taken a restrictive interpretation of an express duty of good faith in a decision handed down on 21 October 2022 - Re Compound Photonics Group Ltd; Faulkner v. Vollin Holdings Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1371. This decision is important as (i) the Court of Appeal judgment provides a lengthy examination of the meaning of a contractual duty of good faith, and (ii) the decision casts doubt on some previous case law on this point (including overturing the High Court's decision).
Read moreRPC named as first official corporate partner of UOCEAN® 2050
International law firm RPC has become the first company awarded official partnership status with UOCEAN® 2050, an environmental mission led by UK-based conservation charity The Vayyu Foundation.
Read moreValue of investments into European sport increases 433% to £9.6bn in past year
• Total number of deals has increased 28% to 37 in past 12 months • Four £1bn+ deals in the last year, including sales of Chelsea and AC Milan • Women’s football and boxing seen as areas of growth
Read moreSix-cess! RPC recognised as top-tier firm across six areas in The Legal 500 UK 2023
The 2023 edition of the Legal 500 UK rankings has been released and we are delighted with the latest results.
Read moreUK retail sector M&A deals increase to 34 – up 21% on last year
• M&A targeting fashion retailers particularly active
Read moreBusinesses face 'significant work ahead' to comply with FCA's new Consumer Duty
International law firm RPC says regulator has given companies 'little concession' on timeframe to implement change
Read moreHMRC investigations into corporate tax evasion drop to lowest level in five years
• Regulator reveals there are just 7 live Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) investigations • In 2021, there were 14 live CCO investigations • HMRC has not issued a single prosecution since CCOs were introduced in 2017 • Law firm RPC says Brexit, Covid and financial constraints have all impacted HMRC
Read moreRPC advises Office Space in Town on portfolio buyback deal
International law firm RPC has advised Office Space in Town (OSiT) on acquiring full ownership of its portfolio, following a "transformational deal" that has seen the company buy back 80 per cent of its stake from Brightbay Real Estate Partners.
Read moreRPC advises Dellner Polymer Solutions on acquisition of Ferrabyrne Ltd
International law firm RPC has advised Dellner Polymer Solutions, part of Sweden's Dellner Group, on its acquisition of high-end engineering supplier Ferrabyrne Ltd, as part of the Dellner Group's continuing global expansion.
Read moreHong Kong Employment Law Update: Mandatory Provident Fund offsetting mechanism to be abolished after decade-long debate and campaigning
Following on from our brief update published on 9 June 2022, this article provides a detailed overview of the amendments put forward by the long-awaited Employment and Retirement Schemes Legislation (Offsetting Arrangement) (Amendment) Bill 2022 (the "Bill"), which was finally passed by the Legislative Council on 9 June 2022. The main feature of the Bill is the abolishment of the offsetting mechanism of the Mandatory Provident Fund ("MPF").
Read moreModel Articles deemed unsuitable for sole director companies
A recent decision of the High Court in Hashmi v Lorimer-Wing [2022] EWHC 191 (Ch) has suggested that the model articles for private companies are not suitable for companies with a sole director appointed.
Read moreCorporate tax update - May 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of our Corporate Tax Update, written by members of RPC's tax team.
Read moreHow to comply with the FCA's new diversity and inclusion targets for listed companies
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.
Read moreHong Kong Wage Subsidy Update – Government announces new round of Employment Support Scheme
The Government has at last finalized the details of the new round of Employment Support Scheme ("2022 ESS"). The purpose of the 2022 ESS to offer limited time financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises through providing wage subsidies to encourage enterprises to increase employment and to retain employees who would otherwise be made redundant.
Read moreRPC advises AssuredPartners on the acquisition of Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers
International law firm RPC has advised its longstanding client Assured Partners on the acquisition of high growth brokerage Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers (GMIB). The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is anticipated to complete in summer 2022.
Read moreRPC partners with Sport Industry Group
International law firm RPC has partnered with Sport Industry Group in an exciting move which will see collaboration across the Sport Industry NextGen programme and the Sport Industry Awards.
Read moreRPC advises Howden on acquisition of SPF Private Clients
International law firm RPC has advised international insurance broker Howden on its acquisition of leading financial services business SPF Private Clients (SPF).
Read moreRPC advises on sale of Corbin & King
RPC has advised the administrators of Corbin & King Limited on the sale of its restaurant business, which operates a number of renowned restaurants including the Wolseley and the Delaunay, to Minor International PCL, a Thai based hospitality company.
Read moreRPC advises Mosaic Insurance in deal to purchase SiriusPoint managing agency at Lloyd's
International law firm RPC has advised Mosaic Insurance on an agreement to purchase the Lloyd's managing agency of SiriusPoint, the global re/insurer, as part of a wider transaction with SiriusPoint becoming a strategic investor in Mosaic.
Read moreRPC advises Axcel on acquisition of pan-European provider Carousel Logistics
International law firm RPC has advised Danish private equity fund Axcel on its acquisition of Carousel Logistics, a pan-European specialised provider of aftermarket and spare parts logistics.
Read moreRPC completes sale of insurance software business to global professional services firm Aon
Insurance software business RPC Tyche announces the successful sale of its business to global professional services firm Aon. The transaction was completed on 1 March 2022. RPC Tyche was jointly owned by international law firm RPC and software and consultancy business Marriott Sinclair.
Read moreRPC advises Shepherd Neame on deal to brew premium Thai lager Singha for UK market
International law firm RPC has advised Shepherd Neame on a deal with Boon Rawd Brewery Company to brew premium Thai lager, Singha, for the UK market.
Read moreCorporate tax update – January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of our Corporate Tax Update, written by members of RPC's tax team. As this edition is the first of the New Year we hope that you, your family and friends had a restful and enjoyable end to 2021.
Read moreIncreased penalty for employers who employ overstayers
Immigration (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 (“IAO”)
Read moreInternational law firm RPC launches global legal accelerator programme RPC Tectonic to support tech businesses in the ESG space
International law firm RPC today announced that it is launching RPC Tectonic, a global legal accelerator programme focused on supporting technology businesses which are addressing environmental, social and/or governance (ESG) issues.
Read moreRPC advises Ceres Power on strategic collaboration with RFC Power for long-duration energy storage
International law firm RPC has advised Ceres Power Holdings plc, a global leader in fuel cell and electrochemical technology, on its joint development and equity agreements with RFC Power limited, a long-duration energy storage company.
Read moreNumber of UK retail M&A deals up 28% in last year
The number of M&A deals targeting UK retailers has increased by 28% to 37 in the last 12 months (year-end Sept 30), up from 29 in the previous year, shows new research from RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreRecalls of food products due to undeclared allergens drop 10% in year
The number of food products recalled from the market due to allergens that were not declared on the label has dropped 10% in the past year. In 2020-21, 88 in 2019-20 to 79 to 2020-21, says RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreHong Kong's Legislative Council to consider Cancellation of MPF Offsetting
Under the Employment Ordinance, employers can offset long service payment or severance payment due to an employee against the employer's mandatory and voluntary contributions to the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF), Hong Kong's pension system.
Read moreBalance on the board: Eight things UK PLCs need to know about the FCA's diversity targets
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.
Read moreSales at UK’s leading online only retailers jump 22% to hit record high
Sales at the UK’s Top 20 online only retailers have reached a record £16.4bn in the last year*, rising 22% from £13.2bn the previous year, shows research by RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreTakeover Code: What has changed?
On 5 July 2021, the most significant changes to the Takeover Code (the Code) since 2011 took effect. The changes are intended to standardise the treatment of regulatory clearances and simplify the offer timetable. An overview of the main changes is set out below.
Read moreRPC advises Asta's management team on the sale to Davies Group
Leading international law firm RPC has advised the management team of Asta Capital Limited (Asta) on the sale of Asta to Davies Group Limited (Davies)
Read moreCorporate Tax Update - July 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of our Corporate Tax Update, written by members of RPC’s tax team. This month’s update reports on some of the key developments from May and June 2021. Included in this update are news of the historic G7 agreement as to plans for global tax reform, summaries of two cases on the required formalities for bringing contractual claims for breach of warranty and pursuant to a tax covenant, and news of another win for HMRC in an ‘IR35’ case. As ever we hope you, your family and friends are all staying safe and are enjoying the summer.
Read moreValue of carve-out deals increases 182% to £30.8bn in past year
Corporates are sharpening the focus of their long-term strategies as they dispose of non-core business assets
Read moreRPC advises Wave Optics on $500m sale to Snap Inc.
International law firm RPC has advised Wave Optics on its sale to Snap Inc., a transaction valued in excess of $500m.
Read moreRise in retail M&A – takeovers of distressed retailers represent 39% of all transactions
The number of M&A deals in the retail sector increased from 25 in 2019 to 28 in 2020, shows new research by RPC, the international law firm.
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