Lawyers

Lawyers and legal firms trust us to solve their most complex claims, legal, regulatory and business problems.

Our Legal Professions team advises law firms, insurers, and alternative business structures (ABSs) on all aspects of their practices.

Specialising in the defence of claims, we've handled some of the largest, most complex and sensitive disputes the profession has seen in recent years. These have involved all types of firm, from the magic circle to high-street practices.

Many of our team members are in the First Tier of Chambers and the Legal 500. They're on hand to provide you with expert advice in regulatory and disciplinary issues, including complaints, investigations, prosecutions and tribunals.

For insurers, we can manage whole accounts, handle claims, provide policy wordings and help with product development.

We also advise on new business structures, incorporation and outsourcing.

Examples of work

Defending a leading international law firm in respect of a claim for over US$350m regarding its transactional and contentious advice on restructuring bonds

Defending a £13m claim against a city firm arising from a corporate retainer and clarifying the law of damages in the Court of Appeal

Defending a £20m claim against a national firm arising from the service of notices

Spotlights

RPC provides ‘clear and appropriate’ advice to defendants and their insurers in high-value claims, and in regulatory and disciplinary proceeding.
Legal 500 UK 2015

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Frequently handles high-profile and complex claims, with particularly noteworthy professional indemnity experience.
Chambers Asia Pacific 2016

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Derivative actions – The Court of Appeal considers when permission will be granted to shareholders of non-UK claims to pursue a derivative claim

Published on 23 April 2024. By Matthew Watson, Partner

In Durnont Enterprises Ltd v Fazita Investment Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 299, the Court of Appeal recently dismissed the appeal of a shareholder of a Cypriot-based company for permission to continue a derivative action against various defendants.