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

Published on 14 March 2022

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.

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

Published on 11 March 2022

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.

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

Published on 02 March 2022

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.

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

Published on 01 March 2022

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.

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

Published on 28 February 2022

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.

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

Published on 24 February 2022

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.

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RPC ranked in top 100 employers for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Published on 23 February 2022

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

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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 February 2022

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.

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RPC expands its Commercial Group with new Disputes Partner hire

Published on 11 February 2022

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.

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HMRC crackdown aims to recover billions from covid support abusers

Published on 04 February 2022

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

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

Published on 03 February 2022

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.

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

Published on 01 February 2022

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.

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

Published on 25 January 2022

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

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

Published on 18 January 2022

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

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Financial services litigation – what to look out for in 2022

Published on 14 January 2022

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

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

Published on 12 January 2022

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

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

Published on 12 January 2022

• 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

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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 January 2022

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.

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

Published on 23 December 2021

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.

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

Published on 20 December 2021

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.

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

Published on 18 December 2021

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

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

Published on 15 December 2021

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.

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

Published on 26 November 2021

Reports of Covid support scheme abuse increase.

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International law firm RPC launches global legal accelerator programme RPC Tectonic to support tech businesses in the ESG space

Published on 17 November 2021

International law firm RPC today announced that it is launching RPC Tectonic, a global legal accelerator programme focused on supporting technology businesses which are addressing environmental, social and/or governance (ESG) issues.

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RPC advises Ceres Power on strategic collaboration with RFC Power for long-duration energy storage

Published on 15 November 2021

International law firm RPC has advised Ceres Power Holdings plc, a global leader in fuel cell and electrochemical technology, on its joint development and equity agreements with RFC Power limited, a long-duration energy storage company.

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RPC comments on landmark Lloyd v Google Supreme Court judgment

Published on 10 November 2021

This morning the UK Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Lloyd v Google.

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MDBs & IFIs: The Unspoken Giants in the Global Fight Against Corruption

Published on 27 October 2021

Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and International Financial Institutions (IFIs) have provided unprecedented levels of financing during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to support critical development projects.

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Premiership Rugby powerhouse Saracens appoints international law firm RPC as exclusive legal services provider

Published on 26 October 2021

Saracens has appointed RPC as its exclusive legal services provider for the next three rugby seasons. The appointment follows a competitive pitch process, reinforcing the strength of RPC's burgeoning Sports Group.

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Number of UK retail M&A deals up 28% in last year

Published on 25 October 2021

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.

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Recalls of food products due to undeclared allergens drop 10% in year

Published on 11 October 2021

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.

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Leak of Pandora Papers puts HMRC on high alert to investigate tax affairs

Published on 05 October 2021

The Pandora Papers leak has put the HMRC on high alert to investigate tax affairs of those who have made use of offshore tax arrangements, says RPC, the international law firm.

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RPC’s Retail Compass Autumn edition: What challenges do retailers face post-pandemic?

Published on 21 September 2021

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.

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Sales at UK’s leading online only retailers jump 22% to hit record high

Published on 20 September 2021

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.

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HMRC confirms it is investigating 153 unregulated tax advisers and other intermediaries for allegedly helping clients evade tax

Published on 13 September 2021

HMRC has confirmed it is currently investigating 153 suspected ‘enablers of tax evasion’ including unregulated tax advisers says RPC, the international law firm.

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RPC advises Asta's management team on the sale to Davies Group

Published on 08 September 2021

Leading international law firm RPC has advised the management team of Asta Capital Limited (Asta) on the sale of Asta to Davies Group Limited (Davies)

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RPC boosts market-leading transactional and regulatory insurance team with Partner hire

Published on 06 September 2021

Key strategic hire adds further strength to the firm's expanding transactional and regulatory insurance team

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The ICO issued £42m in fines last year - 1,580% increase on the previous year

Published on 01 September 2021

The value of ICO fines issued in the past year was the highest on record at £42m – up 1,580% from the £2.5m in fines issued the previous year*, reveals research from RPC, the international law firm.

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CFAAR - The first global network for Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Professionals launch in London

Published on 10 August 2021

A group of legal industry professionals comprising lawyers, barristers, forensic accountants, corporate intelligence and asset recovery experts have launched CFAAR – the ‘Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery’ network, bringing together some of the world’s leading names in crypto disputes and advisory with the purpose of developing and sharing best practice in this rapidly evolving sphere and placing the UK and common law jurisdictions at centre stage for global crypto dispute resolution.

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Number of civil fraud cases jumps 50% in a year

Published on 04 August 2021

The number of civil fraud cases heard in the courts of England and Wales increased 50% in a year, from just 61 cases in 2019 to 94 in 2020, shows an analysis by RPC, the international law firm and litigation analytics company, Solomonic.

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RPC retains 86% of trainees in latest UK intake

Published on 02 August 2021

12 out of the 14 trainees secured NQ solicitor roles with RPC and will continue to support the firm's key strategic areas, including Commercial & Financial Disputes, Tech, Retail, Insurance and Regulatory

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RPC hires rising international casualty star in major boost to RPC's market-leading Insurance Group

Published on 21 July 2021

International law firm RPC has hired international casualty partner, Lucy Dyson, to join the firm's leading Insurance Group in London. Lucy joins RPC from DAC Beachcroft LLP, where she specialised in international casualty coverage and disputes. Lucy joins RPC on 21 July 2021.

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Gender diversity of newly-listed UK companies lags far behind listed companies

Published on 19 July 2021

Women accounted for just 25% of board members of newly listed companies on the London Stock Exchange significantly below the 36% of board members of FTSE100 companies reveals a study by RPC, the international law firm.*

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Value of carve-out deals increases 182% to £30.8bn in past year

Published on 12 July 2021

Corporates are sharpening the focus of their long-term strategies as they dispose of non-core business assets

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RPC advises Howden Group on the launch of Parhelion, the world's first fully sustainable insurer

Published on 16 June 2021

International law firm RPC has advised Howden Group, the international insurance group, on the launch of Parhelion, the world's first fully sustainable insurer.

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RPC advises Wave Optics on $500m sale to Snap Inc.

Published on 09 June 2021

International law firm RPC has advised Wave Optics on its sale to Snap Inc., a transaction valued in excess of $500m.

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£36m frozen by City of London Police as authorities increase use of Account Freezing and Forfeiture Orders

Published on 27 May 2021

The City of London Police issued Account Freezing Orders and Account Forfeiture Orders against assets worth £36m in 2020,* compared to less than £1m in 2019, shows research by international law firm, RPC.

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Investigations into Covid recovery loan fraud rise more than 50% in February 2021

Published on 24 May 2021

Bounce Back Loan (BBLs) fraud investigations by the City of London Police increased by more than 50% in February 2021 compared to the previous month, shows research from RPC, the international law firm.

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RPC Launches Global Access Lawyers with Cohort of Leading Insurance Law Practices

Published on 20 May 2021

International law firm RPC has today launched Global Access Lawyers; a connected global offering providing insurer clients easy access to recognised insurance law specialists across the globe.

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Rise in retail M&A – takeovers of distressed retailers represent 39% of all transactions

Published on 17 May 2021

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.

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RPC advises Optio on acquisition of Northcourt, leading nuclear risk specialist

Published on 14 May 2021

Leading international law firm RPC has advised Optio Group – the speciality insurance MGA – on its acquisition of Northcourt, a leading nuclear risk specialist.

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