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Take notice: Court of Appeal reverses High Court decision on validity of notice of warranty claim
Last year we reported on the High Court's decision in Drax Smart Generation Holdco Limited v Scottish Power Retail Holdings Limited [2023] EWHC 412 (Comm) that a purchaser's breach of warranty claim under a share purchase agreement (SPA) was time-barred by a clause that required the purchaser to notify its claim before a specified date "stating in reasonable detail the nature of the claim and the amount claimed (detailing the Buyer's calculation of the Loss thereby alleged to have been suffered)".
Read moreRPC advises H.W. International B.V. on the sale of its UK, French, and Greek operations to Steadfast Group
International law firm RPC has advised H.W. International B.V. (HWI BV), the Amsterdam based insurance broker group, on the sale of its subsidiaries, H.W. Wood Limited (H.W. Wood) in the UK and HWI France, to Steadfast Group, the largest general insurance broker network and underwriting agency group in Australasia.
Read moreRPC strengthens its tech expertise with Andrew McMillan joining as Partner
International law firm RPC has appointed Andrew McMillan as a Partner in its Corporate team, based in London. A specialist in technology M&A and data governance, Andrew's arrival bolsters the firm’s highly regarded Corporate and wider Commercial practices in the fast-paced Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector.
Read moreAutumn Budget 2024 – Main tax announcements
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Autumn Budget 2024 on Wednesday 30th October. In doing so, she made the first set of Budget announcements by a Labour Government since 2010. This year's Budget was one of the most eagerly awaited for some time. In terms of the breadth of announcements, it did not disappoint.
Read moreRPC advises B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc on sale of Lilley Plummer Holdings Ltd.
International law firm RPC has advised B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc (B.P. Marsh) on the sale of its 28.4% shareholding in Lilley Plummer Holdings Limited (trading as Lilley Plummer Risks) to Clear London Markets Limited (Clear Insurance), a subsidiary of The Clear Group, majority-owned by Goldman Sachs.
Read moreUK National Security Screening: NSIA Annual Report 2023-24
On 10 September 2024, the Government published its third Annual Report (Report) into the acquisition and investment screening regime established by the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA), covering the year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. With very limited information regarding cases reviewed under the NSIA regime being publicly available, the Report provides useful colour and insight around the current application of the regime by the Government's Investment Security Unit (ISU) (which administers the operation of the NSIA) and potential trends.
Read moreRPC advises on the establishment of Art Capital and initial investment round
International law firm RPC has advised on the establishment of new real estate debt advisory business Art Capital, backed by an initial investment from three strategic investors (ACRE Capital, RX London and TTB Partners) alongside Art Capital's founding shareholders. The investment, which completed on September 2 2024, marks a significant milestone for Art Capital as it looks to build a best-in-class debt advisory team to serve its real estate clients.
Read moreRPC advises on London Stock Exchange Listing for MOH Nippon plc
International law firm RPC has advised MOH Nippon plc (MOH Nippon), the first Japanese company to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Read moreFinal UK listing rules: modified transfer process for issuers in transition category
On 11 July 2024, the FCA published the final UK Listing Rules (UKLR) which came into effect on 29 July 2024 (Implementation Date). The UKLR are broadly in line with the FCA's previous proposals.
Read moreBanking and Financial Markets Litigation Update - Summer 2024
This update is brought to you by RPC’s top tier banking and financial markets disputes practice in London, with specialists in all areas of financial markets litigation (and arbitration) and a wealth of expertise including frequent involvement in the most complex, high-value, and high-profile disputes in the sphere. Here, we take a look at some of the most important judgments in recent months.
Read moreRPC advises MOB in its acquisition by global sport and entertainment agency, 54
International law firm RPC has advised production house MOB in its acquisition by 54, a global sport and entertainment agency to strengthen its content creation capabilities.
Read moreUK government updates NSIA market guidance and statement on call-in powers
Recent developments such as the removal of Huawei from the UK's 5G networks and President Biden's 2023 executive order on outbound investment in sensitive technologies have brought into focus potential national security risks arising from global trade and investment.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 28 June 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was – 21 June 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was – 14 June 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was – 7 June 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was – 31 May 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was – 24 May 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was – 17 May 2024
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Read moreRPC advises the Castel management sellers on the sale to Ryan Speciality
International law firm RPC advised the management sellers of Castel Underwriting Agencies Limited (Castel) on the sale to Ryan Speciality which closed on May 1. The deal was announced December 21, 2023.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 10 May 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was – 3 May 2024
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Read moreRPC appoints Tom McQuail as Competition Partner
International law firm RPC announced today that Tom McQuail joins as a Partner in its Competition practice.
Read moreThe Week That Was – 26 April 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was – 19 April 2024
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Read moreRPC advises LEVELUP Climate Tech on its acquisition of Zevero Ltd.
International law firm RPC has advised Japanese-owned and Singapore registered LEVELUP Climate Tech Pte. Ltd. (LEVELUP) on its acquisition of UK-based Zevero Ltd. (Zevero).
Read moreThe Week That Was – 12 April 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was – 5 April 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 28 March 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 22 March 2024
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Read moreRPC advises H.W. International B.V on the disposal of its North American operations
International law firm RPC has supported H.W. International B.V. on its disposal of Hugh Wood Inc. (U.S.) and Hugh Wood Canada Limited to Risk Strategies. RPC advised on U.K. aspects of the transaction.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 15 March 2024
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 8 March 2024
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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 moreThe Week That Was - 1 March 2024
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Read moreThe week that was - 23 February 2024
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Read moreThe week that was - 16 February 2024
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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 moreThe week that was - 9 February 2024
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Read moreThe week that was - 2 February 2024
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Read moreThe week that was - 26 January 2024
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Read moreThe week that was - 19 January 2024
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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 moreThe week that was - 12 January 2024
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Read moreLaw passed to regulate Significant Investments in Singapore Entities
The Significant Investments Review Bill (the "Bill") was recently passed by Parliament on 9 January 2024, and is expected to take effect in the first half of the year.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 22 December 2023
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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 moreThe Week That Was - 15 December 2023
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 8 December 2023
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Read moreThe Week That Was - 1 December 2023
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