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RPC comments on landmark Lloyd v Google Supreme Court judgment
This morning the UK Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Lloyd v Google.
Read moreMDBs & IFIs: The Unspoken Giants in the Global Fight Against Corruption
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and International Financial Institutions (IFIs) have provided unprecedented levels of financing during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to support critical development projects.
Read morePremiership Rugby powerhouse Saracens appoints international law firm RPC as exclusive legal services provider
Saracens has appointed RPC as its exclusive legal services provider for the next three rugby seasons. The appointment follows a competitive pitch process, reinforcing the strength of RPC's burgeoning Sports Group.
Read moreNumber of UK retail M&A deals up 28% in last year
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.
Read moreRecalls of food products due to undeclared allergens drop 10% in year
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.
Read moreLeak of Pandora Papers puts HMRC on high alert to investigate tax affairs
The Pandora Papers leak has put the HMRC on high alert to investigate tax affairs of those who have made use of offshore tax arrangements, says RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreRPC’s Retail Compass Autumn edition: What challenges do retailers face post-pandemic?
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.
Read moreSales at UK’s leading online only retailers jump 22% to hit record high
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.
Read moreHMRC confirms it is investigating 153 unregulated tax advisers and other intermediaries for allegedly helping clients evade tax
HMRC has confirmed it is currently investigating 153 suspected ‘enablers of tax evasion’ including unregulated tax advisers says RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreRPC advises Asta's management team on the sale to Davies Group
Leading international law firm RPC has advised the management team of Asta Capital Limited (Asta) on the sale of Asta to Davies Group Limited (Davies)
Read moreRPC boosts market-leading transactional and regulatory insurance team with Partner hire
Key strategic hire adds further strength to the firm's expanding transactional and regulatory insurance team
Read moreThe ICO issued £42m in fines last year - 1,580% increase on the previous year
The value of ICO fines issued in the past year was the highest on record at £42m – up 1,580% from the £2.5m in fines issued the previous year*, reveals research from RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreCFAAR - The first global network for Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Professionals launch in London
A group of legal industry professionals comprising lawyers, barristers, forensic accountants, corporate intelligence and asset recovery experts have launched CFAAR – the ‘Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery’ network, bringing together some of the world’s leading names in crypto disputes and advisory with the purpose of developing and sharing best practice in this rapidly evolving sphere and placing the UK and common law jurisdictions at centre stage for global crypto dispute resolution.
Read moreNumber of civil fraud cases jumps 50% in a year
The number of civil fraud cases heard in the courts of England and Wales increased 50% in a year, from just 61 cases in 2019 to 94 in 2020, shows an analysis by RPC, the international law firm and litigation analytics company, Solomonic.
Read moreRPC retains 86% of trainees in latest UK intake
12 out of the 14 trainees secured NQ solicitor roles with RPC and will continue to support the firm's key strategic areas, including Commercial & Financial Disputes, Tech, Retail, Insurance and Regulatory
Read moreRPC hires rising international casualty star in major boost to RPC's market-leading Insurance Group
International law firm RPC has hired international casualty partner, Lucy Dyson, to join the firm's leading Insurance Group in London. Lucy joins RPC from DAC Beachcroft LLP, where she specialised in international casualty coverage and disputes. Lucy joins RPC on 21 July 2021.
Read moreGender diversity of newly-listed UK companies lags far behind listed companies
Women accounted for just 25% of board members of newly listed companies on the London Stock Exchange significantly below the 36% of board members of FTSE100 companies reveals a study by RPC, the international law firm.*
Read moreValue of carve-out deals increases 182% to £30.8bn in past year
Corporates are sharpening the focus of their long-term strategies as they dispose of non-core business assets
Read moreRPC advises Howden Group on the launch of Parhelion, the world's first fully sustainable insurer
International law firm RPC has advised Howden Group, the international insurance group, on the launch of Parhelion, the world's first fully sustainable insurer.
Read moreRPC advises Wave Optics on $500m sale to Snap Inc.
International law firm RPC has advised Wave Optics on its sale to Snap Inc., a transaction valued in excess of $500m.
Read more£36m frozen by City of London Police as authorities increase use of Account Freezing and Forfeiture Orders
The City of London Police issued Account Freezing Orders and Account Forfeiture Orders against assets worth £36m in 2020,* compared to less than £1m in 2019, shows research by international law firm, RPC.
Read moreInvestigations into Covid recovery loan fraud rise more than 50% in February 2021
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.
Read moreRPC Launches Global Access Lawyers with Cohort of Leading Insurance Law Practices
International law firm RPC has today launched Global Access Lawyers; a connected global offering providing insurer clients easy access to recognised insurance law specialists across the globe.
Read moreRise in retail M&A – takeovers of distressed retailers represent 39% of all transactions
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.
Read moreRPC advises Optio on acquisition of Northcourt, leading nuclear risk specialist
Leading international law firm RPC has advised Optio Group – the speciality insurance MGA – on its acquisition of Northcourt, a leading nuclear risk specialist.
Read moreValue of UK stock market fundraisings by retail companies jumps tenfold in a year
Funds raising turns from repairing balance sheets to funding M&A opportunities
Read moreJustice Calver hands down a judgment on Disclosure – FRN v JP Morgan
Interesting decision on disclosure handed down this morning in the next stage of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's ongoing claim against JP Morgan.
Read moreRPC promotes 10 new Partners to its global partnership in annual promotion round
International law firm RPC is announcing the promotion of 10 lawyers to its global partnership, effective 1 May 2021.
Read moreRPC advises client techUK as intervening party in landmark Lloyd v Google case in UK Supreme Court
International law firm RPC supported its client techUK, a technology trade organisation, as an intervening party in the appeal of Richard Lloyd v Google LLC following the Supreme Court granting permission for techUK to submit a written intervention. The appeal is scheduled to be heard in the UK's Supreme Court on the 28 and 29 April. techUK's written submission can be found here.
Read moreRPC advises Howden Broking on its acquisition of independent Superyacht Broker Sturge Taylor
International law firm RPC has advised Howden Broking on its acquisition of independent superyacht insurance broker Sturge Taylor & Associates (STA Group).
Read moreInternational law firm RPC hosts five female voices in its special edition of Taxing Matters podcast in recognition of International Women’s Day 2021
To celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March, international law firm RPC has recorded a special edition of its Taxing Matters podcast. The episode is available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
Read moreLeading RPC Retail team advises Comhar Capital on £10 million investment into ecommerce retailer Bazaar Group
Law firm RPC has advised private equity firm Comhar Capital on its £10 million investment in Bazaar Group, a market-leading furniture manufacturer and ecommerce retailer. Through the investment, Comhar Capital will be acquiring a majority share in the business.
Read moreThree RPC lawyers have been recognised in this year's "Who's Who Legal: Professional Negligence 2020"
In its inaugural edition focused solely on Professional Negligence, three RPC partners Alex Anderson, Nick Bird and James Wickes have been recognised by leading legal practitioners and clients worldwide for their market-leading advice in relation to legal action involving alleged negligence or liability resulting from professional work undertaken.
Read moreCity Law firms partner with Rt Hon Justine Greening to play their role in the COVID-19 national recovery
Former Education Secretary Justine Greening is working with City of London Law Society (CLLS) member firms to protect opportunities and boost social mobility.
Read moreFCA opened 52 investigations into cryptocurrency businesses in the last year
The FCA opened 52 investigations into cryptocurrency businesses in the last year* , says RPC, the City-headquartered law firm. However, the law firm says that this is likely to be just the tip of the iceberg in terms of cryptocurrency related activity that breaches regulatory rules or is illegal.
Read moreRPC advises Mosaic on its Launch of Global Specialty Insurance Platform with Next-Generation Underwriting Capabilities
Law firm RPC has supported a significant new insurance venture, advising next-generation global specialty insurer Mosaic in its newly formed Lloyd’s Syndicate 1609.
Read moreRPC advises Assured Partners on the acquisition of Borland Insurance
Law firm RPC has advised Assured Partners on the acquisition of leading Scottish broker Borland Insurance Limited. The transaction completed on 1 February 2021.
Read moreRPC hires corporate partner to strengthen its M&A and equity capital markets team
International law firm RPC is announcing the hiring of corporate lawyer Connor Cahalane as a partner. Connor joins a rapidly expanding Commercial practice which has added six new partners in the last eight months, having recently hired Tom Purton as well as internally promoted Henry Priestley, Chris Brierley, Ben Roberts and Andrew Carpenter to partner last year.
Read moreRPC hires Hong Kong employment lawyer for its market-leading Commercial Disputes practice in Asia
International law firm RPC has hired Employment lawyer Andrea Randall as Partner to join the firm's Commercial Disputes practice in Asia.
Read moreRPC Employment partner comments on UK Government's plans to scrap 48 hour week
RPC Employment Partner Kelly Thomson at the international law firm RPC comments on UK Governments plans to scrap 48 hour week.
Read moreRPC hires senior Commercial Partner to expand its market-leading Commercial practice
International law firm RPC has hired leading Commercial lawyer Tom Purton as a senior Partner to join the firm's expanding Commercial practice.
Read moreRPC's Cyber Team Peer-Reviews Leading AI Research Paper
A paper on emerging cyber threats was peer-reviewed by RPC's cyber law team and published in an international legal journal.
Read moreProposals to ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts would be unnecessary intervention
Comments Patrick Brodie, Head of Employment Law of RPC the city-headquartered law firm:
Read moreHMRC elite fraud team conducting 200 criminal investigations against the “enablers” of tax evasion
HMRC has today confirmed that its elite fraud team revealed it is currently conducting 200 criminal investigations into professional advisers and other “enablers” of tax evasion.
Read moreLet's talk Racial Diversity: Senior lawyers discuss ways to dismantle barriers to ethnic and racial diversity in the legal sector
London, 25 November 2020: A group of leading law firms, hosted by the law firm RPC, discussed this morning ways in which the legal sector - not as representative of society as it could be - could be doing more to identify and dismantle the barriers that may exist to ethnic and racial diversity.
Read moreRPC's latest promotion round sees three new partners join the firm's global partnership
Law firm RPC is pleased to announce that it has promoted three lawyers into the partnership, with effect from 1 November.
Read moreSales at UK’s leading online only retailers reach record £11bn, up 13% in a year
Sales at the UK’s Top 20 online only retailers reached a record high of £11bn in the last year, up 13% from £9.7bn the previous year*, shows research by RPC, the City-headquartered law firm.
Read moreRPC advises Facebook on the much-anticipated independent Oversight Board
Law firm RPC has supported Facebook, the world's largest social network and a longstanding RPC technology client, in setting up the much-anticipated Oversight Board, which will hear appeals and issue binding decisions about content moderation on Facebook's platforms.
Read moreAfter slow start, HMRC launches 13 investigations into Corporate Criminal Offences
New data published by HMRC shows that after a slow start, the Revenue has opened 13 investigations into businesses for suspected Corporate Criminal Offences, says RPC, the City-headquartered law firm.
Read moreInvestigations into coronavirus loan fraud begins, with 11 cases reported to Action Fraud
Investigations into suspected fraud targeting the Government’s coronavirus emergency loan schemes have begun, with 11 reports of fraud to the City of London Police via Action Fraud says RPC, the City-headquartered law firm.
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