Charlotte Henschen (née Ducker)
Partner, Professional Practices Sector Lead
London
Overview
Driven by ever more demanding regulation and the risk of litigation escalating, professional investigations can be a significant distraction.
At RPC, we advise and defend the broadest range of professional services firms and individuals – from accountants and auditors to architects and surveyors – working on some of the largest and most complex investigations.
As the professionals for the professions, we have a natural affinity with our clients and their responsibilities. Working adeptly to navigate the challenges against you, whether that’s a dispute, a regulatory issue or you are under investigation, we take care of the details so you can get on with business. We listen, address the specifics, and formulate a personalised strategy which could also include placed secondments, training and policy development.
Safeguarding your reputation, your most valuable asset, is our upmost priority.
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How we help
Accountants & Auditors
Acting for accountants, auditors, pension professionals and actuaries we resolve disputes of wide-ranging complexity. Our focus is swift resolution – for you – to minimise impact and protect your interests.
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Architects
We work on behalf of architects and their insurers on a variety of legal issues, including dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.
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Construction Professionals
Our expert construction lawyers have a deep-rooted understanding of the sector, meaning you get commercial advice in context, not legal advice in a vacuum.
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When complex disputes, claims or regulatory challenges strike, you need a law firm that ‘gets it’.
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Legal Professionals
Even experienced legal professionals need assistance and advice at times. We work with both sizable firms and high-street practices to resolve a wide range of complex issues.
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Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Don’t let legal challenges disrupt your life-changing work. You can rely on our dedicated lawyers for medical and healthcare professionals to find pragmatic solutions that protect you.
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Surveyors
Claims against surveyors and property consultants bring complex challenges, and for that you need experts you can trust. From defending claims to providing the best legal advice, we’re invested in your success.
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Hard-working and flexible, always pursuing the client's objectives. A key player in the field of professional discipline with a very experienced team.
RPC houses a professional negligence team that is considered to be ‘one of the most experienced in the country'.
RPC have been an invaluable source of support. They provide helpful advice on what are sometimes very complex matters.
Offering ‘great breadth and depth’ in partnership law, the ‘contemporary practice’ at RPC offers ‘talented’ lawyers that are ‘excellent client handlers’ with ‘technical expertise’ and experience in cross-border matters.
RPC predominantly represents individuals and firms in the legal services, accountancy and architecture industry. The team offers a broad range of support from advice to representation in regulatory investigations and proceedings before disciplinary tribunals.
RPC has an established clinical negligence department acting on behalf of a variety of clients including insurers, private healthcare providers and individual practitioners.
RPC provides comprehensive advice for various players in the construction supply chain, from contractors to quantity surveyors. Their expert guidance extends to a diverse range of infrastructure and energy risks.
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