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Competition and anti-trust

No business can afford to ignore competition law. We help clients through all issues including; compliance, investigations, merger control, cartels and litigation.

Professional practices

Our team combines sector knowledge with regulatory expertise to provide comprehensive support and advice for professional services firms, covering all aspects of their regulated business.

Insurance and financial services regulation

Our specialist lawyers advise on regulation, business and financial crime and compliance, including both contentious and non-contentious matters to ensure our clients avoid the pitfalls.

Competition litigation

Calculated, strategic and based on a successful track record, our competition litigation service gives you the expert support you need.

Mergers

When your business enters into a proposed merger, acquisition or joint venture arrangement, we'll ensure you understand the legal framework.

Anti-trust

No business can afford to ignore compeittion law. Our specialist antitrust lawyers are here to help so that you can concentrate on running your business.

Regulatory enforcement

Regulatory interventions, investigations and enforcement action pose a significant risk to the life of any firm and its senior management.

Anti-financial crime

We assist corporates and regulated firms with meeting their anti-financial crime requirements.

Anti-bribery and corruption

Our team works closely with clients to implement robust, cost effective anti-bribery programmes in line with international standards, and to manage risks and responses when things go wrong.

Dawn raids

A dawn raid situation can be extremely stressful – and if you get it wrong, the repercussions can be severe. Our experienced team can provide an immediate response to help you on the ground, as well as in the all-important preparation for the possibility of a dawn raid.

Anti-money laundering

AML continues to be one of the most significant regulatory risks to firms. We help clients from implementing effective AML processes and controls to defending clients under investigation of breaches.

Tax investigations and dispute resolution

Our dedicated tax dispute lawyers provide a comprehensive service covering pre-emptive advice on a wide range of risk issues, tax investigations and litigation before the tax tribunals and higher courts.

Product regulation

Regulatory enforcement

Regulatory interventions, investigations and enforcement action pose a significant risk to the any firm and its senior management.

Advertising and marketing

Some of world’s largest corporates rely on us to keep their brand communications above board, from advertising standards to consumer regulation we help clients to simplify the complex.

Regulation and governance

In an ever-changing regulatory environment, our knowledge and insight will give you a strategic advantage.

Health, safety and environmental

Our expert team can support you whether you are shoring up your health, safety and environmental protocols, or facing an investigation in respect of an incident.

ReAssure

Multilateral Development Banks

Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) fund billions of pounds, euros, dollars, pesos, yuan and rupees of development projects globally. Funded by member states, and with the aim of helping various developing regions around the world, these supra-national bodies are one of the unspoken giants of the finance world.

Sanctions

The past two decades have seen a rise in the use of sanctions by the international community to condemn the actions of states, organisations and individuals. Sanctions regimes can target individuals, states and entities; they can restrict trade, the movement of goods and services (including insurance) and travel.

Data advisory

Protecting the data you hold has never before been so essential to your business. We regularly advise on data regulations, including GDPR, relating to subject access requests, data handling, sharing and processing, breaches, and training strategies.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2024 Q1

Published on 27 Mar 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

Lawyers Covered - March 2024

Published on 26 Mar 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Helen Lindup, Associate and Georgia Durham, Associate and Lauren Paterson, Associate

It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to the March edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

Regulatory Radar: quick takes - March 2024

Published on 04 Mar 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our bi-monthly Regulatory Radar: quick takes, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators.

Lawyers Covered - February 2024

Published on 26 Feb 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Helen Lindup, Associate and Georgia Durham, Associate

Lawyers continue to face a wide range of challenges, and we are here to help guide you through them. So, welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

Lawyers Covered - January 2024

Published on 30 Jan 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Krista Murray, Senior Associate and Scott Robins, Associate and Charlotte Thompson, Associate and Poppy Hay, Associate

We hope 2024 has started well for all of you. A new year but some things remain constant - lawyers continue to face a wide range of challenges, and we are here to help guide you through them. So, welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

What 7 key regulatory changes lie ahead in 2024?

Published on 09 Jan 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner

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

Regulatory radar - January 2024

Published on 08 Jan 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner

Hello and welcome to the January 2024 edition of RPC’s bi-annual Regulatory radar – a guide to the key regulatory changes worth having on your radar. We hope this will be a useful resource, helping you scan the regulatory horizon and highlight changes that could impact your business.

Lawyers Covered - December 2023

Published on 19 Dec 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Krista Murray, Senior Associate and Scott Robins, Associate and Charlotte Thompson, Associate and Poppy Hay, Associate

What could be more festive than our December edition of Lawyers Covered – so here it is, a gift from the Lawyers Liability and Regulatory Group at RPC, to all of you, our lovely readers! If you have any feedback or ideas for topics that you would like us to cover in the newsletter or in our seminars, please let us know. Happy holidays!

The Terminator: A Tale of Two Insurance Claims

Published on 19 Dec 2023. By Peter Mansfield, Partner

It is 2029, and the Machines are losing their war with Humanity. What to do?

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2023 Q4

Published on 14 Dec 2023. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

ASA rulings warn airlines against making 'broad and absolute' environmental claims

Published on 06 Dec 2023. By Sophie Tuson, Senior Associate

Regulator uses AI system to proactively search and identify online adverts that might break the rules on greenwashing

Project Angel Bidco v AXIS - what are the key takeaways for warranty and indemnity insurers?

Published on 30 Nov 2023. By James Wickes, Partner and Matthew Wood, Senior Associate and Matt Ward, Trainee Solicitor

On 31 October 2023, the London Circuit Commercial Court gave judgment in Project Angel Bidco Limited (in administration) v Axis Managing Agency Limited & Ors (2023) EWHC 2649.

Lawyers Covered - November 2023

Published on 29 Nov 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Simon Love, Senior Associate and Jo Makin, Senior Associate and Charlotte Thompson, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

Regulatory update - November 2023

Published on 17 Nov 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner

Welcome to the November edition of the Regulatory update, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators to help you navigate the regulatory maze.

Wordings do matter

Published on 06 Nov 2023. By Tamsin Hyland, Partner

Contract drafting has been brass tacks for lawyers since the dawn of time. In its broadest terms, it involves putting the scope of a bargain reached between parties into clear and effective language.

Lawyers Covered - October 2023

Published on 31 Oct 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Simon Love, Senior Associate and Jo Makin, Senior Associate and Charlotte Thompson, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

Storm Babet, flooding and the insurance implications

Published on 24 Oct 2023. By Victoria Sherratt, Partner and Andrew Roper, Partner and Aimee Talbot, Knowledge Lawyer

Subtropical cyclone Storm Babet is currently responsible for over 350 flood warnings in the UK, with more flood warnings expected later this week.

Law firms failing to pay clients 'fair' interest on monies held may come under regulatory scrutiny

Published on 09 Oct 2023. By Graham Reid, Partner

SRA requires firms to pay clients ‘fair’ interest on money held on client account Rising interest rates means client accounts are earning substantial sums that law firms may be tempted to keep

Getting to know Global Access Lawyers

Published on 09 Oct 2023. By Carmel Green, Partner and Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Global Access Lawyers brings together some of the worlds leading insurance law practices. In the following pages get to know the different law firms that make up Global Access, who we are, where we operate and the kind of work we do. We hope you find this useful to understand the international reach of Global Access.

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'

RPC recognised as top-tier firm across seven areas in The Legal 500 UK 2024

Published on 04 Oct 2023.

The Legal 500 UK ranks RPC in seven categories. In total, 135 RPC lawyers were recognised, some in multiple categories.

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

Regulatory update - September 2023

Published on 29 Sep 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner

Welcome to the September edition of the Regulatory update, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators to help you navigate the regulatory maze.

Lawyers Covered - September 2023

Published on 28 Sep 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Cheryl Laird, Senior Associate (Scottish Qualified) and Elizabeth Singleton, Senior Associate (Australian Qualified) and Ollie Plunkett, Associate and Ruth Lancaster, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

Court of Appeal finds in favour of FSCS on scope of the Policyholder Protection Rules (PRR)

Published on 14 Sep 2023. By Tamsin Hyland, Partner

Tamsin Hyland explores the recent judgment of JR (On the application of Manchikalapati v FSCS [2023] EWCA Civ 1006) and its relevance to insurance policy wording.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2023 Q3

Published on 14 Sep 2023. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

Ransoms and Sanctions and Fines (oh my!)

Published on 04 Sep 2023. By Richard Breavington, Partner and Helen Monachan, Associate

Ransomware attacks are happening all the time. Just the other month, the Cl0p ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer tool.

Ransoms and Sanctions and Fines (oh my!)

Published on 04 Sep 2023. By Richard Breavington, Partner and Helen Monachan, Associate

Ransomware attacks are happening all the time. Just the other month, the Cl0p ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer tool.

Lawyers Covered - July 2023

Published on 26 Jul 2023. By Will Sefton, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Cheryl Laird, Senior Associate (Scottish Qualified) and Sharon Law, Senior Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.