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RPC practices and lawyers recognised by Benchmark Litigation APAC
International law firm, RPC and four of its Partners in Asia have been ranked in the Benchmark Litigation APAC 2024/25 list of the region's leading litigation firms and lawyers.
Read moreNavigating the Generational Shifts in Consumer Behaviour
Gen Z, the first generation to be digital natives and the newest consumer, is turning retail on its head. In its latest edition of Retail Compass, international law firm RPC, takes a closer look at how the priorities of Gen Zers, a third of the global population, are shaping retail and consumer offerings.
Read moreRPC advises the shareholders of Wireless Social on its acquisition by The Access Group
International law firm RPC has advised the shareholders of Wireless Social Holdings Limited (Wireless Social) as it becomes part of Access Hospitality, a division of The Access Group.
Read moreAs EU's new sustainability directive is agreed, UK companies warned 'not to rest on their laurels'
Following the news that agreement has been reached on the EU's new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead Sophie Tuson, a Senior Associate who specialises in climate and environmental sustainability at international law firm RPC
Read moreRPC advises Shepherd Neame in respect of its long-term logistics and distribution operations
International law firm RPC has advised Shepherd Neame in respect of one of its most significant contracts to date as it enhances its warehousing and logistics partnership with GXO Logistics (GXO), and substantially invests in its Faversham warehouse and improves its secondary distribution operations.
Read moreNumber of retail sector CVAs jumps 150% in the last year
CVAs help avoid a Wilko-style collapse CVAs gaining ground on Restructuring Plans which are seen as more expensive
Read more12 top tips for using AI in retail, from a lawyer
AI is redefining the retail industry. It can improve consumer engagement, aid decision-making, curate tailored promotions, improve efficiencies, and reduce costs. So what do retailers need to be mindful of when deploying AI? The team of AI experts at international law firm, RPC, has identified its top tips for the safe and effective use of AI in retail.
Read moreWhat 7 challenges can retailers expect in 2024?
RPC's Retail Compass explores what lies ahead for the retail and consumer sector
Read moreRPC recognised as top-tier firm across seven areas in The Legal 500 UK 2024
The Legal 500 UK ranks RPC in seven categories. In total, 135 RPC lawyers were recognised, some in multiple categories.
Read moreSingle-use plastic ban is 'only the beginning in the war against plastic'
Retailers and brands warned today's 'conscious consumer' will expect them to get behind ban's sentiment or risk harming brand loyalty
Read moreWilko becomes 'yet another casualty' of tough economic conditions facing UK retailers
'Perfect storm' of rising interest rates, increased energy bills, supply chain issues and squeezed customer spending is hitting retailers hard
Read moreUK retail M&A deals increase 23% in the last year, a five-year high
Number of deals rose from 31 in 2021/22 to 38 for 2022/23
Read moreInsolvencies of retail businesses jump 56% in past year to hit decade high
The number of retail business insolvencies jumped 56% in the past year, to hit the highest levels in at least a decade - 1,942 in 2022/23, up from 1,243 in 2021/22 shows new research from international law firm RPC.
Read moreRPC Senior Partner secures second term
International firm RPC has reappointed Oliver Bray for a second term as Senior Partner with unanimous support.
Read moreManufacturers 'face risk of reputational damage if they fail to act over listeria product recalls'
Following today's news that thousands of Cadbury desserts made by Müller are being recalled following a food poisoning alert.
Read moreWhat are the 8 key legal changes ahead for retailers in 2023?
RPC's Retail Compass explores impact of regulatory reforms, rising ESG concerns and fast-evolving AI technology in difficult economic conditions.
Read moreNew course opens opportunities to return to law as an in-house lawyer
The Centre for Legal Leadership has partnered with the Reignite Academy to run a one-day course to provide opportunities for “career break” lawyers to relaunch in an in-house (commercial) lawyer role.
Read moreNumber of retail M&A deals increases 30% since before the pandemic – 34 deals in 2022
Takeovers of distressed retailers comprised just under a quarter of all deals in 2022
Read moreHermès victory over MetaBirkin reminds creators they need to be 'mindful of using other people's content'
International law firm RPC says decision should not be seen as an impingement on artists, but rather a reminder that intellectual property laws apply even in the metaverse
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 moreRPC scores top rankings in Chambers UK 2023
RPC has achieved top ranking in nine practice areas in Chambers UK 2023.
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 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 moreUK retail sector M&A deals increase to 34 – up 21% on last year
• M&A targeting fashion retailers particularly active
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 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 moreImposing new Calorie labelling legislation 'couldn't be worse timing' for hospitality sector
International law firm RPC warns change could place increased financial burden on businesses only just beginning to recover from pandemic disruption
Read moreWhistleblower reports on National Minimum Wage breaches jump 37% within retail sector
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.
Read more10 retail companies list on UK markets this year compared to just three in last three years!
Rise fueled by e-commerce as eight online retailers go public this year
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 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 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 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 moreGovernment consultation on airport alcohol sales risks unnecessary red tape and costs for retailers
The Government’s potential restriction on sales of alcohol at airports risks adding unnecessary red tape and costs to one of the UK retail and leisure industry’s biggest success stories, says RPC, the City-headquartered law firm.
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