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What’s in store for insurance in 2026? RPC's Annual Insurance Review identifies key risks

Published on 28 January 2026

Regulatory change, rapid technological advancement and growing geopolitical uncertainty are just some of the key pressures insurers face as risk complexity accelerates, according to the latest edition of Annual Insurance Review from international law firm RPC.

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RPC's Partner and consumer brands trailblazer Ciara Cullen named in The Lawyer's Hot 100

Published on 26 January 2026

RPC Partner, Head of IP & Tech and Consumer Brands & Retail Sector Lead Ciara Cullen has been named in The Lawyer's Hot 100, the annual spotlight on the legal sector's changemakers.

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RPC advises Japanese investor consortium on landmark EDGE Shaftesbury office redevelopment

Published on 21 January 2026

International law firm RPC has partnered with the London office of Nishimura and Asahi to advise a consortium of Japanese investors on its exciting first entry into the UK real estate market.

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RPC Asia offices achieve outstanding results in Chambers Greater China and Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 guides

Published on 21 January 2026

International law firm RPC is proud to be recognised once again in the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific and Chambers Greater China Region 2026 guides for its legal expertise across Asia.

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RPC advises Skyward Specialty on its successful acquisition of Apollo

Published on 20 January 2026

International law firm RPC has advised Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.® on the successful completion of its acquisition of Apollo for a total consideration of $555 million.

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RPC advises Atrium and its management on its successful sale to CRC Group

Published on 20 January 2026

International law firm RPC has advised Atrium and its management team on completion of its successful acquisition by CRC Group from investment funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC and other investors.

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RPC achieves SBTi validation for science-based net-zero targets

Published on 07 January 2026

International law firm RPC has achieved validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, confirming alignment with climate science and the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

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RPC advises Amwins on the launch of syndicate 2479 at Lloyd's

Published on 23 December 2025

International law firm RPC has advised Amwins, a leading global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, on the launch of a joint venture, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Amwins' underwriting and capital strategy.

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RPC advises Axcel on acquisition of LS Retail

Published on 23 December 2025

International law firm RPC has advised Axcel, a leading Northern European private equity firm, on its acquisition of LS Retail, a market-leading retail and hospitality software provider.

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RPC Premier Law tops Insurance again and scores new individual rankings in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026

Published on 11 December 2025

RPC Premier Law has maintained its rankings as a top firm in Insurance and achieved new and improved individual rankings in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026.

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RPC's Chair of International Arbitration Jonathan Wood appointed to Deputy Prime Minister's English Law Promotion Panel

Published on 09 December 2025

Jonathan Wood, Chair of International Arbitration at RPC, has been appointed to the English Law Promotion Panel, a new group of legal and business leaders established to future-proof the UK legal sector.

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RPC and the Centre for Legal Leadership win Community Impact Award at the Leadership, Influence & Inclusivity Awards 2025

Published on 09 December 2025

International law firm RPC, together with the Centre for Legal Leadership (CLL), is proud to share the Junior to Mid-Level Lawyer Network (JMLN) has won the Community Impact Award at the Leadership, Influence & Inclusivity Awards 2025.

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RPC wins Commercial Disputes Team of the Year 2025

Published on 03 December 2025

RPC wins Commercial Disputes Team of the Year 2025

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RPC leads legal assessment in new no-win no-fee crypto recovery scheme

Published on 01 December 2025

International law firm RPC has been appointed legal assessor in a pioneering new recovery solution for victims of cryptocurrency fraud.

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RPC named Legal/Professional Services Team of the Year at the Global Football Industry Awards 2025

Published on 24 November 2025

International law firm RPC has proudly been recognised as Legal/Professional Services Team of the Year at the first Global Football Industry Awards 2025.

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RPC advises the majority sellers of Cyberseer on its sale to Redsquid

Published on 21 November 2025

International law firm RPC has advised the majority sellers of Cyberseer Limited, a UK-based managed security service provider, on its sale to Redsquid, an award-winning IT managed services provider.

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RPC is recognised once again in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026 guide for Hong Kong

Published on 20 November 2025

International law firm RPC is proud to be recognised across eight practice areas in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026 guide for Hong Kong.

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Twenty-five RPC lawyers recognised in Lexology Index rankings 2025

Published on 20 November 2025

International law firm RPC is proud to announce that 25 of its lawyers have so far been recognised in the Lexology Index rankings 2025, reflecting the firm’s exceptional talent and expertise across key practice areas.

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The Times recognises RPC among Best Law Firms 2026

Published on 13 November 2025

International law firm, RPC, has once again been recognised by The Times in its Best Law Firms 2026 report, securing its place among the top 250 firms in England and Wales.

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RPC strengthens Technology and IP practice with Partner hire as Jeremiah Chew joins the Singapore office

Published on 28 October 2025

International law firm RPC has appointed Jeremiah Chew as a Partner in its Singapore office, where it operates joint law venture RPC Premier Law, further strengthening its Intellectual Property, Technology and Competition offering across Asia.

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Rachel Pears wins Inspiring Leader award at the 2025 Carers UK Awards

Published on 17 October 2025

Rachel Pears, Associate Director – Responsible Business & Employment Counsel, has won the Inspiring Leader award at the 2025 Carers UK Awards.

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RPC achieves 11 Band 1 rankings and 71 lawyer recommendations in Chambers UK 2026

Published on 16 October 2025

International law firm RPC has once again been recognised as a leading law firm in the Chambers UK guide, achieving 29 practice area rankings and 71 individual lawyer recommendations in 2026.

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RPC launches ESG Evolve to help businesses navigate evolving risks, regulation and opportunity

Published on 16 October 2025

International law firm RPC today launches ESG Evolve, a practical toolkit designed to help business leaders prepare for the realities of modern ESG compliance whilst seizing opportunities to drive both commercial value and real world impact.

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RPC advises TRC Advisory on sale to Elixirr International plc

Published on 15 October 2025

International law firm RPC has advised TRC Advisory, a leading US-based consultancy, on the English law aspects of its $125 million sale to Elixirr International plc, an award-winning global consultancy.

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RPC advises Bishop Street Underwriters on acquisition of Avid Insurance

Published on 13 October 2025

International law firm RPC has advised Bishop Street Underwriters (Bishop Street), a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company, on the completion of its acquisition of Avid Insurance, a London-based managing general agent.

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Elizabeth Alibhai named Leader of the Year – Financial and Professional Services at the Inspiring Women in Property Awards 2025

Published on 10 October 2025

Elizabeth Alibhai, Partner and Head of Real Estate at RPC, has been named Leader of the Year – Financial and Professional Services at the Inspiring Women in Property Awards 2025.

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RPC recognised in The Legal 500’s Future Lawyers survey

Published on 09 October 2025

International law firm RPC has been recognised by The Legal 500’s Future Lawyers trainee solicitor survey for excellence in its secondment and hybrid working opportunities.

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RPC advises Oneglobal on B.P. Marsh & Partners investment

Published on 07 October 2025

International law firm RPC has advised Oneglobal, the international retail and wholesale insurance broker, on B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc’s £10m investment into the business.

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RPC shortlisted for Commercial Disputes Team of the Year at Chambers UK Awards 2025

Published on 06 October 2025

International law firm RPC has proudly been shortlisted for the prestigious Commercial Disputes Team of the Year Award at the Chambers UK Awards 2025.

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Legal 500 UK ranks RPC Tier 1 in eight areas

Published on 01 October 2025

In the Legal 500 UK 2026 guide, international law firm RPC received eight Tier 1 rankings in the following practice areas:

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RPC Premier Law recognised in ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2025

Published on 18 September 2025

RPC Premier Law (RPC) has once again been named among the leading firms in the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Asia M&A Rankings 2025, a testament to the firm's continued excellence and innovation in the mergers and acquisitions sector across Asia and globally.

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RPC launches guide to help businesses prepare for game-changing DMCCA

Published on 18 September 2025

International law firm RPC has launched a guide to help businesses navigate the DMCCA.

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RPC celebrates Jonathan Crompton’s win at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards

Published on 16 September 2025

International law firm RPC, celebrates Partner Jonathan Crompton's win at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2025 where he was named Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year.

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RPC strengthens Employment team with Partner hire as Charlotte White returns to the firm

Published on 15 September 2025

International law firm RPC has appointed Charlotte White as a Partner in its Employment, Engagement & Equality practice, further strengthening its client offering at a time of significant growth for the team.

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RPC advises Skyward Specialty on its acquisition of Apollo

Published on 03 September 2025

International law firm RPC is advising Skyward Specialty Insurance Group that has entered into a definitive agreement with the majority sellers to acquire 100% of Apollo Group Holdings Limited for a total consideration of $555million.

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Nicholas Lauw named among world's leading IP strategists in IAM Strategy 300

Published on 13 August 2025

Nicholas Lauw, Partner and Head of Tech and IP practice in Asia at international law firm RPC, has been recognised in the IAM Strategy 300 2025 guide, a leading report which names the greatest IP experts across the globe.

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Welcoming Hilda Chan to our partnership

Published on 04 August 2025

Boosting our corporate practice with China market expertise

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RPC celebrates winning four awards at China Business Law Awards 2025

Published on 23 July 2025

International law firm RPC has proudly won four awards at the China Business Law Awards 2025, underscoring the firm's commitment to delivering exceptional client service and cross-border legal expertise.

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RPC advises Seraya AQX on its acquisition of SPTel

Published on 21 July 2025

International law firm RPC advised Seraya AQX, a Tokyo-based digital infrastructure investment platform owned by Seraya Partners, on its acquisition of SPTel, a Singapore-based enterprise fibre network operator.

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RPC launches Porter, its in-house AI assistant built to enhance legal service delivery

Published on 14 July 2025

International law firm RPC has launched Porter, its proprietary AI assistant developed in-house to support lawyers and business professionals across the firm. Fully embedded within RPC’s systems and workflows, Porter enables faster, smarter legal work, freeing up teams to focus on high-value analysis, judgement and client service.

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RPC welcomes Belgian firm Lydian to Global Access Lawyers network

Published on 14 July 2025

International law firm, RPC, is pleased to welcome leading Belgian law firm Lydian to Global Access Lawyers, the international alliance of law firms dedicated to serving the global insurance market.

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Strong retention rate for RPC’s UK qualifying trainees

Published on 03 July 2025

International law firm RPC is set to retain 89% of its UK trainees due to qualify in September 2025.

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Tariffs, tip-offs, and taxes: regulatory risks to watch in 2025

Published on 30 June 2025

Tariffs, tip-offs, and taxes: regulatory risks to watch in 2025

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Data and cyber heavyweight Cavan Fabris joins RPC

Published on 16 June 2025

Cavan Fabris has joined international law firm RPC as a Partner in the firm’s Data & Cyber team.

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RPC advises PERSUIT on its acquisition of Apperio

Published on 03 June 2025

International law firm RPC advised PERSUIT, a leading platform for outside counsel selection and management, on its acquisition of Apperio, a legal spend management solution trusted by in-house legal teams around the world.

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RPC wins 'Best Law Firm for Client Secondments' at Legal Cheek Awards 2025

Published on 16 May 2025

RPC wins 'Best Law Firm for Client Secondments' at Legal Cheek Awards 2025

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RPC achieves new rankings in the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025

Published on 07 May 2025

International law firm RPC and six of its Partners in Asia have proudly been ranked in the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific, a guide that recognises leading litigation firms and lawyers in the region.

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RPC promotes three new Partners and six Of Counsel in latest round of promotions

Published on 30 April 2025

International law firm RPC has announced the promotion of three new Partners and six Of Counsel, effective 1 May 2025.

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RPC appointed exclusive legal services provider to London Mavericks Netball

Published on 08 April 2025

International law firm RPC has been appointed as the exclusive legal provider to London Mavericks Netball (the Mavericks), reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growth and professionalisation of elite women's sport.

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RPC advises Frasers Group on strategic partnership to expand Sports Direct across Southeast Asia and India

Published on 27 March 2025

International law firm RPC has advised Frasers Group on its landmark partnership with MAP Active, a major step in the retail group’s international growth strategy. The agreement will see Sports Direct enter five new markets across Southeast Asia and India, with plans to launch over 350 stores across the region.

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