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International law firm RPC continues ambitious growth as Asia offices celebrate 'remarkable decade'

Published on 21 September 2022

RPC is eyeing up an ambitious future as the international law firm celebrates a 'remarkable decade' of exponential growth and success in Asia.

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RPC's Insurance Group adds further strength with new financial services and D&O Specialist in Bristol

Published on 12 September 2022

International law firm RPC has hired Terence Dickens as a Partner for its leading Insurance Group, specialising in financial services disputes. He joins the firm on 12 September 2022 and will be based in RPC's Bristol office.

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RPC becomes first UK law firm to deploy mental health support tool R;pple on World Suicide Prevention Day 2022

Published on 08 September 2022

RPC will become the first law firm in the UK to deploy an online intervention tool that helps prevent self-harm, ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day 2022.

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RPC's growing Singapore office welcomes new Tech Partner

Published on 08 September 2022

• The move is driven by growing client demand and the firm's ambition to grow its award-winning international Technology practice to support its clients' commercial needs. • RPC has now hired 8 Partners in 2022, in addition to promoting 10 new Partners at the beginning of May, across Hong Kong, Singapore, London and Bristol.

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UK retail sector M&A deals increase to 34 – up 21% on last year

Published on 05 September 2022

• M&A targeting fashion retailers particularly active

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The amount of tax HMRC believes High Net Worths owe on Stamp Duty jumps by a third in past year to £80m

Published on 18 August 2022

Wealthy individuals also suspected of underpaying £48.3m in tax relating to trusts in the last year

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Solana hack could lead to claims against its developers and service providers

Published on 10 August 2022

A cyberattack on Solana, which has resulted in the wallets of 8,000 customers being drained, could potentially lead to claims being taken against its software developers and third-party service providers, says international law firm RPC.

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RPC welcomes new Construction and Engineering Partner to its growing Real Estate and Construction team within its market-leading Commercial group

Published on 09 August 2022

• The move is driven by growing client demand, in particular from the retail and tech sectors, to support their increased construction needs. • RPC has now hired 7 Partners in 2022, in addition to promoting 10 new Partners at the beginning of May across its four offices.

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Wagatha Christie trial timely reminder of inherent risks in litigation between high profile individuals

Published on 29 July 2022

Earlier today, the UK's High Court handed down its decision on the highly publicised case Vardy v Rooney.

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Businesses face 'significant work ahead' to comply with FCA's new Consumer Duty

Published on 29 July 2022

International law firm RPC says regulator has given companies 'little concession' on timeframe to implement change

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FCA is 'sending clear message to firms involved in Europe's largest tax scandal' as it issues £2million fine against The TJM Partnership

Published on 20 July 2022

International law firm RPC says repercussions from the Cum-Ex scandal, which started as long ago as 2001, continue amid warning to businesses over their compliance obligations

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HMRC investigations into corporate tax evasion drop to lowest level in five years

Published on 18 July 2022

• Regulator reveals there are just 7 live Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) investigations • In 2021, there were 14 live CCO investigations • HMRC has not issued a single prosecution since CCOs were introduced in 2017 • Law firm RPC says Brexit, Covid and financial constraints have all impacted HMRC

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Crypto crash could accelerate insurers rewriting policies to reduce exposure claims

Published on 15 July 2022

The cryptocurrency crash could accelerate the process of insurers rewriting policies to reduce potential exposure, including making greater use of virtual currency exclusions, warns international law firm RPC.

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Serving court documents by NFT will help fraud victims recover assets - but crypto exchanges are 'likely to be on red alert' after trust ruling

Published on 13 July 2022

• International law firm RPC says ruling in D’Aloia v. Persons Unknown and Binance Holdings Limited & Others is 'very significant' for crypto fraud victims • But cryptocurrency exchanges could now face claims for breach of trust for misappropriated funds held on their platforms

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RPC advises Office Space in Town on portfolio buyback deal

Published on 12 July 2022

International law firm RPC has advised Office Space in Town (OSiT) on acquiring full ownership of its portfolio, following a "transformational deal" that has seen the company buy back 80 per cent of its stake from Brightbay Real Estate Partners.

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RPC appoints Reshma Raja as its first General Counsel

Published on 12 July 2022

International law firm RPC has hired Reshma Raja as the firm's first General Counsel. She will start at RPC at the beginning of July.

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RPC retains 100% of trainees in latest UK intake

Published on 11 July 2022

International law firm RPC has retained 100% of its UK trainees who are set to qualify in September 2022.

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Crypto crash likely to lead to wave of litigation, warn lawyers

Published on 05 July 2022

Litigation funders beginning to finance cryptocurrency disputes

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RPC advises Howden on acquisition of Singapore-based AEGIS Insurance Agencies

Published on 05 July 2022

International law firm RPC has advised global insurance broker Howden on its acquisition of AEGIS Insurance Agencies in Singapore, strengthening its commitment to the Asian market.

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RPC strengthens award-winning Technology practice with leading Partner hire

Published on 04 July 2022

International law firm RPC has hired Commercial, Technology and Outsourcing lawyer Tania Williams to join the firm's award-winning Technology practice in London as a Partner. Tania starts from the 4 July 2022.

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Businesses warned to get 'robust protections in place' as push payment fraud soars

Published on 30 June 2022

International law firm RPC reacts as UK Finance reveals staggering 44% increase on this type of financial scam in 2021

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RPC advises Dellner Polymer Solutions on acquisition of Ferrabyrne Ltd

Published on 28 June 2022

International law firm RPC has advised Dellner Polymer Solutions, part of Sweden's Dellner Group, on its acquisition of high-end engineering supplier Ferrabyrne Ltd, as part of the Dellner Group's continuing global expansion.

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Wealthy taxpayers warned as HMRC clamps down on unfiled tax returns

Published on 27 June 2022

HMRC is clamping down on wealthy taxpayers who have failed to file a tax return – just days after new data revealed a national "tax gap" of £32billion over the last year, warns international law firm RPC.

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

Published on 27 June 2022

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.

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

Published on 20 June 2022

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

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Cadwalladr judgment is 'important vindication' for freedom of expression

Published on 13 June 2022

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

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

Published on 07 June 2022

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.

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

Published on 01 June 2022

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

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

Published on 30 May 2022

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

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

Published on 24 May 2022

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.

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

Published on 20 May 2022

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.

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

Published on 06 May 2022

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

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New counter fraud task force 'faces an uphill struggle'

Published on 28 April 2022

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

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Online Harms Bill: Legislation will disproportionately hit small UK businesses

Published on 27 April 2022

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.

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RPC advises AssuredPartners on the acquisition of Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers

Published on 26 April 2022

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.

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RPC partners with Sport Industry Group

Published on 26 April 2022

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.

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

Published on 19 April 2022

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.

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Illicit funds confiscated by HMRC increase sevenfold to £39m

Published on 19 April 2022

Account freezing and forfeiture orders being used against furlough fraudsters

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RPC advises Howden on acquisition of SPF Private Clients

Published on 14 April 2022

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

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RPC advises on sale of Corbin & King

Published on 07 April 2022

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.

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

Published on 05 April 2022

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

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

Published on 29 March 2022

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.

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Number of UK ransomware attacks double in past year

Published on 28 March 2022

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

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

Published on 28 March 2022

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

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"Microplastics are a ticking timebomb for litigation"

Published on 25 March 2022

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

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Early Talent Team lauded at The AllAboutLaw Awards 2022

Published on 23 March 2022

RPC receives recognition for early career opportunities and graduate recruitment

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

Published on 23 March 2022

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.

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

Published on 22 March 2022

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.

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

Published on 15 March 2022

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.

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