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RPC advises senior management of AgriBriefing on acquisition by Mintec
International law firm RPC is advising the senior management of AgriBriefing on its announced acquisition by Mintec, a leading global provider of price data, analytics, and forecasts for agri-food, to create a market leading Price Reporting Agency (PRA) and Data Provider.
Read moreUK’s biggest banks facing 109 class action lawsuits
41 outstanding cases relate to interest rate manipulation; 18 concern terrorist financing Litigation funders attracted by prospect of significant payouts
Read moreNumber of fines issued by the FCA more than doubled in 2022
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
Read moreValue of fines issued by ICO increases threefold in a year – from £4.8m to £15m
Fines relating to data breaches account for a third of the overall value The largest fine issued was £7.5m
Read moreEdinburgh Reforms are 'a positive step in the right direction'
International law firm RPC says reforms will bring innovation and increased accessibility of consumer credit products
Read moreUK Government’s plans to raise as much as £200m a year from seizing crypto assets at risk without proper investment
Plans by the UK Government to seize as much as £200m a year in crypto assets* will be difficult to implement without significant investment in resources to pursue such seizures, says international law firm RPC.
Read moreLegal claims against banks expected following collapse in Sterling
Legal disputes between banks and their business customers are expected following the collapse in the value of sterling against the U.S. Dollar and the volatility of other currencies, says international law firm RPC.
Read moreEmployers 'need to be proactive in understanding menopause'
International law firm RPC warns upward trend of employment tribunal cases where companies were found at fault over issue
Read moreAmount seized in forfeiture orders jumps 77% to £191m in past year
The amount of money seized by UK law enforcement agencies, including His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the National Crime Agency (NCA), has jumped 77% from £108m to £191m in the last year*, says international law firm RPC.
Read moreNegligence claims 'likely to increase' over Covid delays to cancer care
International law firm RPC warns patients who have had to wait for cancer referrals and treatment could seek compensation
Read moreAutumn Statement comes as 'welcome relief' for LDI market
International law firm RPC says there has been no 'doom loop' in market stability or movement in gilt yields
Read moreHMRC must tackle tax credit fraud with 'robust measures to weed out abuse'
International law firm RPC warns 'huge scale' of erroneous claims could put off or delay those entitled to R&D relief
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 moreRPC hires Helen Armstrong to grow its award-winning Technology practice
RPC continues its investment in its Tech Disputes offering to support the firm's rapid growth within the technology sector. Armstrong is RPC's 20th new Partner in 2022; mix of lateral hires and internal promotions.
Read moreStatement on Glencore criminal compensation ruling
International law firm RPC seeks compensation for bribery victim Nigeria
Read moreFCA's intervention on green claims is 'welcome step forward'
International law firm RPC says there are concerns due to lack of regulation of ESG credentials in investment products
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 moreRPC scores top rankings in Chambers UK 2023
RPC has achieved top ranking in nine practice areas in Chambers UK 2023.
Read moreNumber of arrests for Covid fraud made by HMRC surges almost 200%
HMRC is facing increasing pressure to identify and prosecute fraudsters People who know they have wrongfully applied for Covid support are running out of time to contact HMRC
Read moreRPC signs up to UK Legal Apprenticeship Pledge
International law firm signs commitment to recognising apprenticeships as an equal pathway into law
Read moreThe Metaverse, green claims and data privacy – what critical issues lie ahead for retailers and consumer brands in Autumn 2022?
International law firm RPC launches the latest edition of Retail Compass
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 moreAre pension fund trustees at risk of legal action following UK gilts’ meltdown?
Are pension fund trustees conducting liability-driven investing at risk of legal action following the volatility in the UK gilt market?
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 moreRPC named Insurance Law Firm of the Year at ALB Hong Kong Law Awards
Accolade comes as international law firm celebrates 10th anniversary in Asia
Read moreInternational law firm RPC continues ambitious growth as Asia offices celebrate 'remarkable decade'
RPC is eyeing up an ambitious future as the international law firm celebrates a 'remarkable decade' of exponential growth and success in Asia.
Read moreRPC's Insurance Group adds further strength with new financial services and D&O Specialist in Bristol
International law firm RPC has hired Terence Dickens as a Partner for its leading Insurance Group, specialising in financial services disputes. He joins the firm on 12 September 2022 and will be based in RPC's Bristol office.
Read moreRPC becomes first UK law firm to deploy mental health support tool R;pple on World Suicide Prevention Day 2022
RPC will become the first law firm in the UK to deploy an online intervention tool that helps prevent self-harm, ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day 2022.
Read moreRPC's growing Singapore office welcomes new Tech Partner
• The move is driven by growing client demand and the firm's ambition to grow its award-winning international Technology practice to support its clients' commercial needs. • RPC has now hired 8 Partners in 2022, in addition to promoting 10 new Partners at the beginning of May, across Hong Kong, Singapore, London and Bristol.
Read moreUK retail sector M&A deals increase to 34 – up 21% on last year
• M&A targeting fashion retailers particularly active
Read moreThe amount of tax HMRC believes High Net Worths owe on Stamp Duty jumps by a third in past year to £80m
Wealthy individuals also suspected of underpaying £48.3m in tax relating to trusts in the last year
Read moreSolana hack could lead to claims against its developers and service providers
A cyberattack on Solana, which has resulted in the wallets of 8,000 customers being drained, could potentially lead to claims being taken against its software developers and third-party service providers, says international law firm RPC.
Read moreRPC welcomes new Construction and Engineering Partner to its growing Real Estate and Construction team within its market-leading Commercial group
• The move is driven by growing client demand, in particular from the retail and tech sectors, to support their increased construction needs. • RPC has now hired 7 Partners in 2022, in addition to promoting 10 new Partners at the beginning of May across its four offices.
Read moreWagatha Christie trial timely reminder of inherent risks in litigation between high profile individuals
Earlier today, the UK's High Court handed down its decision on the highly publicised case Vardy v Rooney.
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 moreFCA is 'sending clear message to firms involved in Europe's largest tax scandal' as it issues £2million fine against The TJM Partnership
International law firm RPC says repercussions from the Cum-Ex scandal, which started as long ago as 2001, continue amid warning to businesses over their compliance obligations
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 moreCrypto crash could accelerate insurers rewriting policies to reduce exposure claims
The cryptocurrency crash could accelerate the process of insurers rewriting policies to reduce potential exposure, including making greater use of virtual currency exclusions, warns international law firm RPC.
Read moreServing court documents by NFT will help fraud victims recover assets - but crypto exchanges are 'likely to be on red alert' after trust ruling
• International law firm RPC says ruling in D’Aloia v. Persons Unknown and Binance Holdings Limited & Others is 'very significant' for crypto fraud victims • But cryptocurrency exchanges could now face claims for breach of trust for misappropriated funds held on their platforms
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 appoints Reshma Raja as its first General Counsel
International law firm RPC has hired Reshma Raja as the firm's first General Counsel. She will start at RPC at the beginning of July.
Read moreRPC retains 100% of trainees in latest UK intake
International law firm RPC has retained 100% of its UK trainees who are set to qualify in September 2022.
Read moreCrypto crash likely to lead to wave of litigation, warn lawyers
Litigation funders beginning to finance cryptocurrency disputes
Read moreRPC advises Howden on acquisition of Singapore-based AEGIS Insurance Agencies
International law firm RPC has advised global insurance broker Howden on its acquisition of AEGIS Insurance Agencies in Singapore, strengthening its commitment to the Asian market.
Read moreRPC strengthens award-winning Technology practice with leading Partner hire
International law firm RPC has hired Commercial, Technology and Outsourcing lawyer Tania Williams to join the firm's award-winning Technology practice in London as a Partner. Tania starts from the 4 July 2022.
Read moreBusinesses warned to get 'robust protections in place' as push payment fraud soars
International law firm RPC reacts as UK Finance reveals staggering 44% increase on this type of financial scam in 2021
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 moreWealthy taxpayers warned as HMRC clamps down on unfiled tax returns
HMRC is clamping down on wealthy taxpayers who have failed to file a tax return – just days after new data revealed a national "tax gap" of £32billion over the last year, warns international law firm RPC.
Read moreFashion brands make up a quarter of ‘greenwashing’ complaints to the CMA
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.
Read moreLitigation funders backing class action lawsuits as they put £2.2bn “war chests” to work
UK litigation funders’ assets* have hit a record £2.2billion last year, an 11% increase on the previous year says international law firm RPC.
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