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Fashion brands make up a quarter of ‘greenwashing’ complaints to the CMA

Published on 27 Jun 2022. By Ciara Cullen, Partner

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.

Litigation funders backing class action lawsuits as they put £2.2bn “war chests” to work

Published on 20 Jun 2022. By Chris Ross, Partner

UK litigation funders’ assets* have hit a record £2.2billion last year, an 11% increase on the previous year says international law firm RPC.

Cadwalladr judgment is 'important vindication' for freedom of expression

Published on 13 Jun 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner

International law firm RPC reacts to High Court libel trial, as Guardian and Observer journalist wins against Brexit campaigner Arron Banks

RPC's burgeoning Insurance Group hires FI and D&O specialist

Published on 07 Jun 2022. By Mike Newham, Partner and James Miller, Managing Partner and Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

International law firm RPC has hired Financial Institutions (FI) and Directors' and Officers' (D&O) liability insurance specialist Mike Newham to join the firm's leading Insurance Group in London as Partner.

'Vigilance and healthy dose of scepticism' are best defence against loan scams

Published on 01 Jun 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner

International law firm RPC warns individuals and businesses there is 'unlikely any recourse' for victims of new online fraud

RPC bolsters its International Arbitration and Disputes capabilities with heavyweight Partner hire

Published on 30 May 2022. By Shai Wade, Partner and Head of International Arbitration

Lateral Partner hire Shai Wade to become RPC's head of International Arbitration.

Centre for Legal Leadership and ULaw launch new course to 'empower' senior lawyers

Published on 24 May 2022. By Jeremy Drew, Head of Commercial

The Centre for Legal Leadership (CLL) has teamed up with the University of Law (ULaw) to launch a new course aimed at developing senior in-house lawyers.

1.5 million square metres added to distribution warehouse centres in past year – as e-commerce booms

Published on 20 May 2022. By Jeremy Drew, Head of Commercial

Large distribution warehouse centres saw an extra 1,500,000m²* in space added last year, the equivalent of 210 football pitches, according to RPC, the international law firm.

Crypto crash could 'give rise to disputes and flush out frauds'

Published on 12 May 2022. By Christopher Whitehouse, Senior Associate

RPC promotes 10 new Partners to its Partnership in annual promotion round

Published on 06 May 2022. By James Miller, Managing Partner

International law firm RPC is announcing the promotion of 10 lawyers to its global Partnership and three to Of Counsel, effective 1 May 2022.

New counter fraud task force 'faces an uphill struggle'

Published on 28 Apr 2022. By Sam Tate, Partner

Questions raised over effectiveness of Public Sector Fraud Authority to find lost Covid billions with just a £25million budget.

Online Harms Bill: Legislation will disproportionately hit small UK businesses

Published on 27 Apr 2022. By Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner

Broad and far-reaching legislation to tackle online harms could place a major burden on companies, particularly small businesses, says RPC, the international law firm.

RPC advises AssuredPartners on the acquisition of Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers

Published on 26 Apr 2022. By Chris Brierley, Partner and James Mee, Partner

International law firm RPC has advised its longstanding client Assured Partners on the acquisition of high growth brokerage Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers (GMIB). The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is anticipated to complete in summer 2022.

RPC partners with Sport Industry Group

Published on 26 Apr 2022. By Jeremy Drew, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner

International law firm RPC has partnered with Sport Industry Group in an exciting move which will see collaboration across the Sport Industry NextGen programme and the Sport Industry Awards.

42.2m people in the UK had their financial data compromised in breach last year- up 1,777%!

Published on 19 Apr 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner

Financial data belonging to as many as 42.2m* people in the UK was compromised in data breaches last year, up 1,777% from 2.2m in 2019-20, says RPC, the international law firm.

Illicit funds confiscated by HMRC increase sevenfold to £39m

Published on 19 Apr 2022. By Adam Craggs, Partner

Account freezing and forfeiture orders being used against furlough fraudsters

RPC advises Howden on acquisition of SPF Private Clients

Published on 14 Apr 2022. By James Mee, Partner

International law firm RPC has advised international insurance broker Howden on its acquisition of leading financial services business SPF Private Clients (SPF).

RPC advises on sale of Corbin & King

Published on 07 Apr 2022. By Finella Fogarty, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency and Tim Moynihan, Partner

RPC has advised the administrators of Corbin & King Limited on the sale of its restaurant business, which operates a number of renowned restaurants including the Wolseley and the Delaunay, to Minor International PCL, a Thai based hospitality company.

Imposing new Calorie labelling legislation 'couldn't be worse timing' for hospitality sector

Published on 05 Apr 2022. By Ben Mark, Partner

International law firm RPC warns change could place increased financial burden on businesses only just beginning to recover from pandemic disruption

RPC advises Mosaic Insurance in deal to purchase SiriusPoint managing agency at Lloyd's

Published on 29 Mar 2022. By James Mee, Partner

International law firm RPC has advised Mosaic Insurance on an agreement to purchase the Lloyd's managing agency of SiriusPoint, the global re/insurer, as part of a wider transaction with SiriusPoint becoming a strategic investor in Mosaic.

Number of UK ransomware attacks double in past year

Published on 28 Mar 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner

Increasing difficulty for businesses to get cyber coverage under traditional property and liability policies

RPC wins Best Law Firm for Peer Support at Legal Cheek Awards

Published on 28 Mar 2022. By Parham Kouchikali, Partner and Ellinor Davey, Resourcing & Early Talent Lead

RPC has been named the Best Law Firm for Peer Support at the Legal Cheek Awards 2022.

"Microplastics are a ticking timebomb for litigation"

Published on 25 Mar 2022. By Lucy Dyson , Partner

International law firm RPC warns a 'rising tide' of claims relating to microplastic pollution can be expected.

Early Talent Team lauded at The AllAboutLaw Awards 2022

Published on 23 Mar 2022. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior PR & External Communications Manager

RPC receives recognition for early career opportunities and graduate recruitment

Greater CAA powers will help "clampdown on illegal flights": RPC reacts to Emiliano Sala report

Published on 23 Mar 2022. By Mamata Dutta, Partner

International law firm RPC welcomes greater powers for the Civil Aviation Authority to avert future tragedies in the wake of footballer Emiliano Sala's death.

ICO received 309 whistleblower reports from UK employees over data protection failures in last year

Published on 22 Mar 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) received 309 whistleblower reports in the last year* from employees over data protection failures at their employers says RPC, the international law firm.

RPC advises MS Amlin on innovative split reinsurance to close (RITC) deal with Riverstone International

Published on 15 Mar 2022. By William Hogarth, Partner and James Mee, Partner and Kelly Thomson, Partner

International law firm RPC has advised MS Amlin Underwriting Limited, part of the global top-10 insurance group MS&AD, on its ground-breaking RITC deal with Riverstone International, an industry-leading acquirer and reinsurer of legacy and discontinued insurance business.

Whistleblower reports on National Minimum Wage breaches jump 37% within retail sector

Published on 14 Mar 2022. By Jeremy Drew, Head of Commercial

The number of whistleblower reports relating to alleged National Minimum Wage breaches in the retail sector saw a 37% jump in the past year according to RPC, the international law firm.

RPC advises Axcel on acquisition of pan-European provider Carousel Logistics

Published on 11 Mar 2022. By James Mee, Partner and David Wallis, Partner and Ben Magahy, Senior Associate

International law firm RPC has advised Danish private equity fund Axcel on its acquisition of Carousel Logistics, a pan-European specialised provider of aftermarket and spare parts logistics.

RPC announces sponsorship of 50 Over Fifty project celebrating women in insurance

Published on 02 Mar 2022. By Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

International law firm RPC is supporting a bold initiative challenging age and gender bias by celebrating the positive contribution of women over 50 in the UK insurance industry.

RPC completes sale of insurance software business to global professional services firm Aon

Published on 01 Mar 2022. By James Miller, Managing Partner

Insurance software business RPC Tyche announces the successful sale of its business to global professional services firm Aon. The transaction was completed on 1 March 2022. RPC Tyche was jointly owned by international law firm RPC and software and consultancy business Marriott Sinclair.

Fourfold increase in US shareholder class actions relating to SPACs causing some insurers to restrict coverage

Published on 28 Feb 2022. By James Wickes, Partner

A fourfold increase in US shareholder class action lawsuits relating to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies is causing some insurers to restrict coverage, says RPC, the international law firm. The number of class actions relating to SPACs rose to 33 in 2021-22, up from just eight in 2020-21.

RPC advises Shepherd Neame on deal to brew premium Thai lager Singha for UK market

Published on 24 Feb 2022. By Tom Purton, Partner and Jonathan Greenway, Senior Associate and Eleanor Harley , Senior Associate

International law firm RPC has advised Shepherd Neame on a deal with Boon Rawd Brewery Company to brew premium Thai lager, Singha, for the UK market.

RPC ranked in top 100 employers for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Published on 23 Feb 2022. By Robert Morris, Partner

International law firm RPC has been recognised as one of the top LGBTQ+ inclusive employers in the latest Stonewall Workplace Equality Index.

RPC supports the UK's leading bed retailer Dreams as the "Official Sleep Partner" in its partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB

Published on 21 Feb 2022. By Paul Joukador, Partner

International law firm RPC has supported the UK’s leading bed retailer Dreams in its brand partnerships with Team GB and ParalympicsGB ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

RPC expands its Commercial Group with new Disputes Partner hire

Published on 11 Feb 2022. By Rathi Thiagamoorthy , Partner

International law firm RPC has hired Disputes Partner Rathi Thiagamoorthy to reinforce its Commercial Group's offering to clients across its growing areas of focus, including Retail and Tech. She joined RPC on 9 February 2022.

HMRC crackdown aims to recover billions from covid support abusers

Published on 04 Feb 2022. By Michelle Sloane, Partner

The government is advancing a determined drive to investigate the massive level of suspected abuse and fraud relating to the Coronavirus support relief schemes, particularly the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Michelle Sloane of RPC and Michael Goodwin QC of Red Lion Chambers write

"Remain vigilant": RPC warns businesses in wake of KP Snacks cyber attack

Published on 03 Feb 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner

Business large and small have been warned to remain vigilant to cybercrime after British snack company KP Snacks confirmed it had fallen victim to a ransomware attack which disrupted its food production and distribution.

RPC Managing Partner James Miller named in The Lawyer's Hot 100

Published on 01 Feb 2022. By James Miller, Managing Partner

RPC Managing Partner James Miller has been named in The Lawyer's Hot 100, the annual rundown of the legal sector's biggest movers and shakers.

Rise in HMRC demands for information from professional services firms on suspected tax evading clients

Published on 25 Jan 2022. By Adam Craggs, Partner

• 6% increase bucks trend of reduced investigations during pandemic • Production orders compel professional advisers to hand over clients’ data to authorities

International law firm RPC eyes up expansion as Bristol office marks 10th birthday

Published on 18 Jan 2022. By James Miller, Managing Partner

RPC has revealed its bold vision for continued growth as the international law firm marks 10 years since expanding into Bristol.

Financial services litigation – what to look out for in 2022

Published on 14 Jan 2022. By Daniel Hemming, Partner

Push-payment fraud, cryptocurrency, ESG and interest rate moves expected to be key drivers of financial disputes next year

10 retail companies list on UK markets this year compared to just three in last three years!

Published on 12 Jan 2022. By Karen Hendy, Head of Corporate

Rise fueled by e-commerce as eight online retailers go public this year

RPC continues to build its international profile with strategic Commercial Partner hire in Asia

Published on 12 Jan 2022. By Antony Sassi, Managing Partner, Asia and Jeremy Drew, Head of Commercial and Peter Kwon, Partner

• Partner hire well-connected to Korean market key to support the firm's growth and expansion of service offering and coverage to clients • Strong international growth continues with the firm doubling its number of Partners across its Asia offices over last 20 months

Covid civil unrest, claims arising from the SDLT holiday and emerging trends in class actions – the major issues set to impact insurers in 2022

Published on 11 Jan 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Civil unrest in response to lockdowns, claims arising from the Stamp Duty holiday and emerging trends in class actions are just three of the major issues facing insurers in 2022, according to the latest Annual Insurance Review from international law firm RPC.

One week until LIBOR Switch – but new FCA measures mean potential wave of litigation likely to be postponed for now

Published on 23 Dec 2021. By Daniel Hemming, Partner

With the deadline for banks to stop using LIBOR as an interest rate benchmark just weeks away, new measures taken by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) mean a possible wave of litigation will likely be avoided for now, though it could be "a problem postponed, rather than solved", according to leading international law firm RPC.

End of year rush sees value of FCA fines increase nearly fourfold to £577m – highest in six years

Published on 20 Dec 2021. By Jonathan Cary, Partner

An end of year surge in fines has seen the value of FCA fines increase nearly fourfold to £577m this year*, up from £156m last year – the highest value of fines in six years, says leading international law firm RPC.

HMRC didn’t issue a single Accelerated Payment Notice last year

Published on 18 Dec 2021. By Adam Craggs, Partner

HMRC’s controversial Accelerated Payment Notice campaign may be waning, says RPC the international law firm.

BRC joins forces with Leading law firm RPC to promote diversity and inclusion

Published on 15 Dec 2021. By Kelly Thomson, Partner

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has partnered with RPC, an international law firm with market-leading retail and equality practices to bolster the organisation's Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Charter.

HMRC paid £400,000 for information relating to tax fraud in past year

Published on 26 Nov 2021. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Reports of Covid support scheme abuse increase.