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23% jump in data breaches at financial services businesses
Financial advisers increasingly targeted: more reports expected as new General Data Protection Regulations comes in
Read moreRPC boosts Tech and Data offering with new Partner
Jon Bartley joins the firm with over 20 years' experience advising on digital, technology and data protection
Read moreHMRC facing record-high number of judicial reviews
‘Ordinary taxpayers’ forced to High Court; HMRC acting unlawfully
Read moreUK product recalls reach new high - up 48% in a year
The number of UK product recalls has hit a new high, increasing 48% in a year, to 575* in 2015/16 up from 388 in 2014/15, says City law firm RPC.
Read moreNumber of FCA dawn raids remains subdued as crisis-era investigations wind down
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has executed just seven dawn raids* in the last year as the regulator's crackdown against financial crisis era crime slowly winds down, says City headquartered law firm RPC.
Read moreRPC steps in for Park Place Technologies on acquisition of Prestige
Deal is the second RPC has advised Park Place Technologies on in last 12 months
Read moreRPC announces association with Giltspur focused on German banking sector
City-headquartered law firm RPC will work with well-known corporate finance and advisory firm Giltspur Capital to offer advisory, investigatory and legal solutions to clients in the German banking sector.
Read moreRPC promotes four UK Partners and two Directors in Singapore
Promotions split evenly between Insurance and Commercial sides of the business
Read moreRPC to finalise combination with Hong Kong associated firm Smyth & Co
The change comes following the successful completion of the required period of association in Hong Kong
Read moreNumber of e-retail M&A deals starts to climb
The increase in M&A deals involving e-retail companies has started to gain momentum, and is currently at a five-year high.
Read moreRPC named as market leader in client service to insurance sector
High profile research shows insurers operating in the London Market place RPC ahead of competitors for quality of service; 24 lawyers named as leaders
Read moreLitigation against top 50 global banks up 37% in a year
UK banks accounted for two thirds of High Court cases involving the world’s largest banks over the last five years.
Read moreCentre for Legal Leadership launches offering support services for in-house lawyers
Headed by Bruce Macmillan, former senior in-house lawyer. Combines knowledge, education, people and community/networking services.
Read moreRPC adds partner to Hong Kong corporate finance team
Corporate specialist Janney Chong joins from Sidley Austin; has advised on more than 30 Hong Kong IPOs
Read moreRPC advises Zebra in their acquisition of Danish retailer Tiger’s UK stores
RPC, the City-headquartered law firm, has advised Zebra A/S, the Copenhagen based parent company of Danish homewares retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen, formerly known as Tiger, on its acquisition of certain of the retailer’s UK stores.
Read moreRPC appoints Simon Laird as Head of Insurance
City-headquartered law firm RPC has named Simon Laird as Head of Insurance.
Read moreNumber of M&A deals in retail sector drops by 23% in a year
Retail sector deals now at a three year low: Private Equity steps back hoping for lower prices
Read moreHead of Insurance James Miller takes up Managing Partner role at RPC
Starts with immediate effect, inheriting leadership of RPC following five year organic 11.5% compound profit and revenue growth.
Read moreRPC advises Besso Insurance Group on its acquisition by global brokerage company BGC Group
RPC has advised Besso Insurance Group, the leading Lloyd’s of London broker, on its acquisition (subject to completion) by BGC Group.
Read moreRPC launches Managing Partner election process
RPC – the City-headquartered law firm – has launched an election process following news that Jonathan Watmough, the firm's Managing Partner, has retired from the firm.
Read moreRPC named Best Legal Adviser for eighth straight year
City-headquartered law firm RPC has been named a Best Legal Adviser by industry publication Legal Week, following research of almost 800 buyers of legal services.
Read moreCyber-attack on Tesco Bank runs against the trend for hackers to focus on non-bank financial services businesses
Reported data breaches at UK banks halve in a year...but fraud is just shifting to other parts of the market
Read moreRPC continues to build Asia transactional capability with major Corporate partner hire
M&A and private equity specialist Jeremy Cunningham joins RPC from Mayer Brown in Hong Kong.
Read moreRPC advises on major cross-border technology acquisition
Firm's Corporate team handles European deal for acquisitive US-based Park Place Technologies
Read moreFCA orders banning individuals from financial services recover from their lows
FCA had prioritised actions against directors and other senior individuals.
Read moreTake note: HMRC 'nudge' tactics now include sticking handwritten Post-Its on correspondence
Another controversial step by HMRC to pressure taxpayers into settlement. HMRC does not record these additional communications with taxpayers.
Read moreNumber of forced interviews at the SFO jumps 37%
Significant ramp up in activity at the agency.
Read moreNumber of FCA dawn raids at its lowest level since the financial crisis
60% fall in the number of raids in a year Concern that smaller scale financial crimes are slipping through the net
Read moreGrowth of App economy sees Telecoms trade marks up by a third
Traditional telecoms companies innovate to remain competitive.
Read moreSharp rise in solicitor-on-solicitor misconduct complaints to regulator as litigation tactics get tougher
There has been a jump in the number of misconduct complaints against solicitors of more than one-third over five years, where the person making the complaint is another professional, says RPC, the City-headquartered professional services firm.
Read moreCommercial drone industry opens up new market for insurers
The growth of the commercial drone market is increasing demand for specialist drone insurance, according to leading City-headquartered law firm, RPC.
Read moreRPC recruits international trade disputes specialist Stuart Shepherd
RPC recruits international trade disputes specialist Stuart Shepherd
Read moreRPC advises Lonmar on MBO backed by Global Risk Partners Limited
RPC has advised on the agreed management buy-out of specialist Lloyd's broker, Lonmar Global Risks Limited, backed by Global Risk Partners Limited. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
Read moreHMRC makes over 1,400 demands to lawyers and accountants for information on clients suspected of crimes
Firms which fail to meet demands can face criminal liability
Read moreRPC's Singapore JLV with Premier Law goes live
Officially launched on 1 May, the JLV doubles RPC's size in Singapore, and significantly expands the firm's corporate, dispute resolution, and insurance capability in Asia.
Read moreCity law firm RPC advises ANV Holding B.V. on its announced takeover by AmTrust
RPC is advising on the acquisition of ANV Holding B.V. by Nasdaq listed AmTrust Financial Services, for $218.7m.
Read moreRPC continues story of strong growth, breaking £100m turnover barrier
FY16 top line growth at 6%. Firm grows organic revenue by 67% since 2011
Read moreRPC advises Chaucer on establishment of Africa-focussed Lloyd's special purpose syndicate
Leading City-headquartered law firm, RPC, has advised Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer on establishing a special purpose syndicate with AXA, focussed on African specialty business, including political risk, energy and infrastructure.
Read moreRPC welcomes trio of new Partners in annual promotions round
City-headquartered law firm RPC is pleased to announce that it has promoted three lawyers into the partnership, with effect from 1 May.
Read moreUK product recalls jump by 26% to a new high
The number of product recalls in the UK jumped by 26% to a new high of 310 in 2014/15 from 245 in 2013/14 * according to RPC, the City law firm.
Read moreSupreme Court ruling in landmark “Trunki” design rights copycat case paves way for more imitations
Comments on implications of Supreme Court’s registered design rights decision
Read moreRPC expands corporate, dispute resolution, and insurance capability in Asia with Singapore JLV
Leading law firm RPC today announced that it is entering into a joint law venture (JLV) with established Singapore-based practice Premier Law.
Read moreHigh Court cases against solicitors drop 47% in a year
There was a 47% fall in the number of High Court cases brought against law firms in the last year to 221, down from 418 in 2014, but much of the pain from last year’s spike in cases is yet to be fully felt, says RPC, the City-headquartered law firm.
Read moreFCA receiving record number of assistance requests from foreign enforcement agencies
Regulator now dealing with over 1,000 requests per year US based requests falling, rest of the world increasing
Read moreRPC advises on establishment of Lloyd's Special Purpose Syndicate
City law firm RPC has advised on the creation of a Lloyd's Special Purpose Syndicate (SPS) to be managed by Pembroke (the Lloyd's operation of Ironshore, the global speciality property and casualty insurance division of the Fosun Group).
Read moreHMRC targeting high street accountants with threatening letters
HMRC broadening its focus to ordinary high street accountants
Read more17% increase in attempts by businesses to block trade mark applications by rivals
Businesses have stepped up attempts to block rivals registering conflicting trade marks in the last year, with the number of attempts to block trade marks increasing by 17% to 2,070 up from 1,775 in the previous 12 months*, says City law firm RPC.
Read moreFCA frustrated by shortcomings in wealth management sector but must accept subtleties of suitability
Final warning from the FCA
Read moreRPC advises Daily Mail and General Trust on £29m sale of Wowcher
Leading City-headquartered law firm RPC has advised the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) on the sale of Wowcher to a newly formed online voucher business, to be controlled by private equity group, Exponent. Exponent was advised by Allen & Overy.
Read moreFinancial crime due diligence failures will now be punished more harshly than ever
Bankers need to get over the embarrassment factor of asking where money has come from FCA now far stricter on who banks can deal with
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