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Antony Sassi named RPC Managing Partner

Published on 15 Jan 2025. By Antony Sassi, Managing Partner, Asia

International law firm RPC has elected Antony Sassi as its next Managing Partner. Antony will commence his four-year term on May 1, 2025, succeeding James Miller, who has been in the role since 2017.

RPC scores top rankings in Chambers UK 2023

Published on 20 Oct 2022. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

RPC has achieved top ranking in nine practice areas in Chambers UK 2023.

RPC scores ten Band 1 rankings in Chambers UK 2025

Published on 17 Oct 2024.

Chambers UK recommends RPC in 26 categories overall, with a new Band 1 ranking for Media & Entertainment: Advertising and Marketing, first time rankings for Sport and Personal Injury, and promoted rankings for Media and IT and Outsourcing.

Six-cess! RPC recognised as top-tier firm across six areas in The Legal 500 UK 2023

Published on 29 Sep 2022. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

The 2023 edition of the Legal 500 UK rankings has been released and we are delighted with the latest results.

RPC advises on the sale of Nanogen to PBS

Published on 12 Dec 2024. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate and Chris Brierley, Partner and Robert Eccles, Associate and Jess Hope, Associate

International law firm RPC has advised on the sale of premium hair loss fibres and treatments brand, Nanogen, to Professional Beauty Systems (PBS).

UK retail sector M&A deals increase to 34 – up 21% on last year

Published on 05 Sep 2022. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

• M&A targeting fashion retailers particularly active

Businesses face 'significant work ahead' to comply with FCA's new Consumer Duty

Published on 29 Jul 2022. By Whitney Simpson, Of Counsel

International law firm RPC says regulator has given companies 'little concession' on timeframe to implement change

Number of UK retail M&A deals up 28% in last year

Published on 25 Oct 2021. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

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.

Recalls of food products due to undeclared allergens drop 10% in year

Published on 11 Oct 2021. By Mamata Dutta, Partner

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.

Sales at UK’s leading online only retailers jump 22% to hit record high

Published on 20 Sep 2021. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial

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.

Rise in retail M&A – takeovers of distressed retailers represent 39% of all transactions

Published on 17 May 2021.

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.

Value of UK stock market fundraisings by retail companies jumps tenfold in a year

Published on 12 May 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

Funds raising turns from repairing balance sheets to funding M&A opportunities

Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises to take effect from 1 February 2024

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Bonnie Wong, Of Counsel

Following from the passing of the Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Bill which mandates compliance with the Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises in Singapore ("Code") for qualifying leases of retail premises earlier this year, the Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Act ("Act') is expected to take effect from 1 February 2024.

Wilko becomes 'yet another casualty' of tough economic conditions facing UK retailers

Published on 10 Aug 2023. By Finella Fogarty, Partner, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency

'Perfect storm' of rising interest rates, increased energy bills, supply chain issues and squeezed customer spending is hitting retailers hard

Influencers and retailers remain under intense ASA scrutiny

Published on 01 Jun 2021. By Joe Lippitt, Partner and Harvey Briggs, Associate

Influencers, and the retailers whose products they are advertising, continue to be put under the Advertising Standards Authority's (ASA) microscope for failing to comply with ad rules. The ASA has put influencers and brands on notice after a monitoring sweep of influencer posts carried out last year revealed widespread failures to adequately disclose ad content. Following the monitoring sweep, the ASA has also released practical guidance to help educate influencers and ensure any ads they post are CAP Code compliant.

Retail sales are bright as summer comes to a close

Published on 12 Sep 2017.

Advertisement consent – five rules for retailers

Published on 26 Jul 2017.

A summary of advertisement control for retailers in England, including deemed consent provisions, applications, standard conditions and discontinuance orders.

Business rate hikes about to hit retailers

Published on 08 Feb 2017.

Retailers are bracing themselves for increased property costs in the form of newly calculated business rates which take effect in April 2017.

Mobile marketing – lessons learnt from Optical Express

Published on 15 Jan 2016.

Mobile marketing is an essential part of the marketing tool kit of most retailers.

Don't blame it on the sunshine – the impact of weather on the retail industry

Published on 30 Oct 2015.

The Met Office has recently published a report that considers the impact of weather on the retail industry (a copy is available here).

Can omni-channel deliver a retail experience?

Published on 16 Oct 2015.

Greater competition for a hassle-free retail experience is on the agenda for both internet only and bricks and mortar retailers.

'Stand Up and Deliver' - the competition for same day delivery hots up

Published on 12 Oct 2015.

Argos has become the first UK bricks and mortar retailer to offer shoppers same day delivery up to 10pm.

Feast your eyes on this! ASOS and Wall's collaboration a trade mark success?

Published on 29 Jul 2015.

Back in December 2014 Retail Therapy featured an article on the surprising collaboration between McDonalds and Moschino.

Can concessions heal the high street?

Published on 02 Jun 2015.

Typically, concessions are used by retailers to incorporate third party brands into their retail space and broaden the range of products on offer to their target consumers.

Fashioning a market – the impact of London Fashion Week on high street retailers

Published on 05 Mar 2015.

London Fashion Week (LFW) has closed its doors once again for another 6 months before fashion's greatest and most celebrated designers return to showcase their S/S16 collection on 18 September 2015.

High street consumers grant HMV a second chance

Published on 10 Feb 2015.

Music and entertainment retailer HMV has posted a 17.5 percent increase in sales for 2014, making it the UK's biggest seller of physical music and signalling a triumphant comeback following its decline into administration in 2013.

Diva's trade mark fever – Rihanna bolsters brand with new applications

Published on 15 Dec 2014.

Having already succeeded in protecting the use of her image in the English High Court Rihanna has now taken steps to broaden the protection of her brand with the filing of 12 separate trade mark applications at USPTO for the word FENTY in conjunction with other words including apparel, beauty, clothing and lingerie.

Would you like fries with your happy deal? – Moschino and McDonalds unveil unlikely licensing deal

Published on 15 Dec 2014.

When Italian fashion house Moschino unveiled their A/W 14 Collection it turned heads in an unlikely sector… the legal sector.

A blue print for brand protection – CJEU approves Apple's trade mark for store layout

Published on 15 Dec 2014.

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has recently held in Apple Inc v. Deutsche Patent-und Markenamt that the representation of a layout of a retail store may be registrable as a trade mark under Articles 2 and 3 of the Trade Marks Directive (Directive 2008/95/EC).