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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.

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UK authorities seize £179m from suspected criminals – up 16% in a year

Published on 16 Oct 2023. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

UK authorities, including the SFO, HMRC and police, seized £179m last year[1] from criminals using draconian Confiscation Orders – an increase of 16% on £154m a year earlier, according to analysis of new data by international law firm RPC.

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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.

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UWE Futures expands to open new pathways into Bristol’s legal and creative sectors

Published on 22 Jan 2025.

RPC is proud to participate in UWE Futures, a pioneering talent collaboration programme developed by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). Designed to promote diversity and support global majority students from low-income backgrounds, the programme has expanded in its second year to welcome more legal firms and a leading creative industry organisation.

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Chambers Greater China guide recommends RPC in four categories

Published on 16 Jan 2025.

RPC has once again maintained its rankings as a top firm in the Chambers Greater China Region guide, including Band 1 recognition for Insurance: contentious (International Firms), and a new ranking for 2025 in TMT: Data protection & privacy (International Firms).

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RPC Premier Law recognised across six areas in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025

Published on 15 Jan 2025. By Iain Anderson, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Kenneth Leong, Partner and Navin Joseph Lobo, Partner, Head of Singapore office

RPC, a law firm deeply invested in client ambitions and commercial success, is proud to be recognised once again in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025 guide for Singapore, securing a host of new and improved rankings for 2025.

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Chambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories

Published on 12 Dec 2024. By Iain Anderson, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Kenneth Leong, Partner

RPC Premier Law has maintained its rankings as a top firm in Band 1 for Insurance and Band 4 for Shipping: International: Litigation.

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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.

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RPC recognised as top-tier firm across eight areas in The Legal 500 UK 2025

Published on 02 Oct 2024.

RPC, a law firm deeply invested in client ambitions and commercial success, is proud to be recognised once again in The Legal 500 UK 2025 rankings.

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Account Freezing Orders jump more than 170% in three years as HMRC cracks down on suspected criminal activity

Published on 23 Sep 2024.

Following the dumping of sewage into our waterways, a case against six UK water companies begins on Monday (September 23, 2024).

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Claims against water companies start in the Competition Appeal Tribunal

Published on 20 Sep 2024. By Zoe Mernick-Levene, Partner

Following the dumping of sewage into our waterways, a case against six UK water companies begins on Monday (September 23, 2024).

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Chambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories

Published on 15 Dec 2023.

Chambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories, with a new ranking for Corporate/M&A: Domestic in its recently published 2024 edition.

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RPC earns top ranking for Crypto-Asset Disputes in the UK

Published on 05 Dec 2023. By Dan Wyatt, Partner and Sarah Mountain, Partner

International law firm RPC has been ranked for the first time in Chambers and Partners 2024 FinTech Guide, achieving Band 1 for Crypto-Asset Disputes in the UK.

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FCA rules could trigger 'marked drop' in finfluencers marketing crypto

Published on 09 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and Hettie Homewood , Senior Associate

Regulator clamping down over concerns consumers are being 'influenced into high risk investments without understanding consequences'

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Whistle-blowing on illegal cartels drops 70% in 5 years

Published on 18 Sep 2023. By Chris Ross, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently increased award to £250,000 Calls to the CMA hotline have plummeted from 1,442 in 2017 to 427 in 2022

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Value of NFT fraud plummets 82% in UK

Published on 18 Aug 2023. By Dan Wyatt, Partner and Christopher Whitehouse, Senior Associate

The value of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) fraud in the UK has dropped 82% over the last year as the collapse in prices and lower trading volumes make these digital assets less attractive to fraudsters, reveals new data from international law firm RPC.

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Statement on Glencore criminal compensation ruling

Published on 26 Oct 2022. By Sam Tate, Partner

International law firm RPC seeks compensation for bribery victim Nigeria

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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.

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Businesses warned to get 'robust protections in place' as push payment fraud soars

Published on 30 Jun 2022. By Simon Hart, Partner, Head of Commercial Disputes

International law firm RPC reacts as UK Finance reveals staggering 44% increase on this type of financial scam in 2021

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'Vigilance and healthy dose of scepticism' are best defence against loan scams

Published on 01 Jun 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner

International law firm RPC warns individuals and businesses there is 'unlikely any recourse' for victims of new online fraud

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RPC bolsters its International Arbitration and Disputes capabilities with heavyweight Partner hire

Published on 30 May 2022. By Shai Wade, Partner, Head of International Arbitration

Lateral Partner hire Shai Wade to become RPC's head of International Arbitration.

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Number of UK ransomware attacks double in past year

Published on 28 Mar 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner

Increasing difficulty for businesses to get cyber coverage under traditional property and liability policies

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"Microplastics are a ticking timebomb for litigation"

Published on 25 Mar 2022. By Lucy Dyson , Partner

International law firm RPC warns a 'rising tide' of claims relating to microplastic pollution can be expected.

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Fourfold increase in US shareholder class actions relating to SPACs causing some insurers to restrict coverage

Published on 28 Feb 2022. By James Wickes, Partner

A fourfold increase in US shareholder class action lawsuits relating to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies is causing some insurers to restrict coverage, says RPC, the international law firm. The number of class actions relating to SPACs rose to 33 in 2021-22, up from just eight in 2020-21.

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RPC expands its Commercial Group with new Disputes Partner hire

Published on 11 Feb 2022. By Rathi Thiagamoorthy , Partner

International law firm RPC has hired Disputes Partner Rathi Thiagamoorthy to reinforce its Commercial Group's offering to clients across its growing areas of focus, including Retail and Tech. She joined RPC on 9 February 2022.

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Financial services litigation – what to look out for in 2022

Published on 14 Jan 2022. By Daniel Hemming, Partner

Push-payment fraud, cryptocurrency, ESG and interest rate moves expected to be key drivers of financial disputes next year

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Covid civil unrest, claims arising from the SDLT holiday and emerging trends in class actions – the major issues set to impact insurers in 2022

Published on 11 Jan 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Civil unrest in response to lockdowns, claims arising from the Stamp Duty holiday and emerging trends in class actions are just three of the major issues facing insurers in 2022, according to the latest Annual Insurance Review from international law firm RPC.

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Investigations into Covid recovery loan fraud rise more than 50% in February 2021

Published on 24 May 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

Bounce Back Loan (BBLs) fraud investigations by the City of London Police increased by more than 50% in February 2021 compared to the previous month, shows research from RPC, the international law firm.

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Justice Calver hands down a judgment on Disclosure – FRN v JP Morgan

Published on 11 May 2021.

Interesting decision on disclosure handed down this morning in the next stage of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's ongoing claim against JP Morgan.

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RPC hires Hong Kong employment lawyer for its market-leading Commercial Disputes practice in Asia

Published on 25 Jan 2021.

International law firm RPC has hired Employment lawyer Andrea Randall as Partner to join the firm's Commercial Disputes practice in Asia.

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Brace for impact: major UK and EU regulatory changes set to transform 2025

Published on 07 Jan 2025. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

2025 is poised to be a landmark year for businesses as a wave of new UK and EU regulations promise to reshape industries and redefine compliance standards. From product safety laws to AI regulations, leaders across multiple sectors will need to stay ahead to navigate these changes effectively.

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Which key regulatory changes will shape the rest of 2024?

Published on 27 Jun 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

The current regulatory landscape is dynamic and multifaceted, driven by technological advancements and ESG considerations. With increased scrutiny there's a need for robust compliance frameworks - across various sectors. But what are the most pressing issues?

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What 7 key regulatory changes lie ahead in 2024?

Published on 09 Jan 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

AI impacts, green claims and product safety among issues explored in Regulatory radar

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Single-use plastic ban is 'only the beginning in the war against plastic'

Published on 02 Oct 2023. By Ciara Cullen, Partner and Harpreet Kaur, Associate

Retailers and brands warned today's 'conscious consumer' will expect them to get behind ban's sentiment or risk harming brand loyalty

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New test will 'significantly strengthen SFO's arsenal' against corporate economic crime

Published on 20 Jun 2023. By Sam Tate, Partner

Amendment to Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill expands scope to include senior managers, not just directors

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Anti-Slapps amendments are 'potentially very significant' for protecting defendants from 'ruinous' claims

Published on 13 Jun 2023. By Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner

'Journalists and whistleblowers should not face the prospect of bankruptcy and losing their home for doing their job'

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RPC's Snapshots app brings together the latest legal developments…at the touch of a button

Published on 06 Jun 2023. By Joseph Akwaboa, Associate and Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

Students and commercial lawyers alike can access a rich database of updates from the commercial, data, digital, consumer and advertising legal landscape

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RPC launches free go-to platform and online community for accountants and tax advisers

Published on 31 May 2023. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Tax Take + features guidance notes on tax-related topics, news, podcasts, webinars, vlogs and interactive chat for industry experts

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RPC launches interactive Dawn Raid app with live 24/7 assistance

Published on 18 Apr 2023. By Adam Craggs, Partner

RPC Raid Response is a one-stop toolkit which enables you to navigate a raid by a regulator in real time

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RPC hires financial crime consultant to bolster growing White Collar Crime team

Published on 10 Feb 2023. By Thomas Jenkins, Senior Associate

RPC has hired financial crime consultant Ben Cooper to bolster the international law firm's White Collar Crime team in London. Ben started on 1 February 2023.

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Number of fines issued by the FCA more than doubled in 2022

Published on 04 Jan 2023.

The FCA issued 26 fines in 2022, compared to just 10 in 2021 The FCA is sending a clear message: misconduct will not be tolerated

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FCA's intervention on green claims is 'welcome step forward'

Published on 26 Oct 2022. By Chris Ross, Partner

International law firm RPC says there are concerns due to lack of regulation of ESG credentials in investment products

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Are pension fund trustees at risk of legal action following UK gilts’ meltdown?

Published on 07 Oct 2022. By Rachael Healey, Partner

Are pension fund trustees conducting liability-driven investing at risk of legal action following the volatility in the UK gilt market?

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Fashion brands make up a quarter of ‘greenwashing’ complaints to the CMA

Published on 27 Jun 2022. By Ciara Cullen, Partner

Fashion brands account for a quarter of complaints relating to unsubstantiated green claims since new guidelines were introduced last year, according to research from international law firm RPC.

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Imposing new Calorie labelling legislation 'couldn't be worse timing' for hospitality sector

Published on 05 Apr 2022. By Ben Mark, Partner

International law firm RPC warns change could place increased financial burden on businesses only just beginning to recover from pandemic disruption

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Whistleblower reports on National Minimum Wage breaches jump 37% within retail sector

Published on 14 Mar 2022. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial

The number of whistleblower reports relating to alleged National Minimum Wage breaches in the retail sector saw a 37% jump in the past year according to RPC, the international law firm.

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RPC’s Retail Compass Autumn edition: What challenges do retailers face post-pandemic?

Published on 21 Sep 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

RPC, the international law firm has launched the Autumn edition of its Retail Compass, which explores legal and policy changes that are set to impact the retail industry.

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RPC boosts market-leading transactional and regulatory insurance team with Partner hire

Published on 06 Sep 2021. By William Hogarth, Partner

Key strategic hire adds further strength to the firm's expanding transactional and regulatory insurance team

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