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Purchase of an apartment and storage unit was a mixed-use acquisition for SDLT purposes
In Raj Sehgal and another v HMRC [2025] UKFTT 1439 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) held that a storage unit acquired together with a luxury apartment were separate land transactions and the mixed/non-residential rates of SDLT applied to the purchase.
Read moreAppointed Representatives: Treasury proposes a new regulatory framework and extension of FOS' jurisdiction
On 12 February 2026, HM Treasury opened a consultation setting out its proposals for reforming the Appointed Representative (AR) regime (the Proposals). Should the Treasury proceed with implementing the Proposals, firms will require a new FCA permission to appoint ARs if they do not already have them. There will also be an extension of FOS' jurisdiction to deal with complaints against ARs for acts and omissions which fall outside the regulated activities for which the principal has accepted responsibility.
Read moreVAT update February 2026
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of RPC's VAT update, your monthly source for news and insightful analysis from the world of VAT.
Read moreCustoms and Excise quarterly update – February 2026
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of RPC's Customs and excise quarterly update.
Read more"It's my property and I've got the WhatsApp messages to prove it"
Judgment was handed down recently in a High Court case that considered whether an exchange of WhatsApp messages could satisfy the requirements of the Law of Property Act 1925.
Read moreRPC advises the shareholders of Axon on its sale to Medica
International law firm RPC has advised the shareholders of Axon Diagnostics, a UK-based teleradiology provider, on its sale to Medica Group, a market-leading provider of diagnostic services to the NHS and independent sector.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 79
Welcome to Issue 79 of Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 20 February 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 20 February 2026, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreTake 10 - 20 February 2026
Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update where we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 20 February 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 20 February 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreArbitration first: High Court stays parallel court claims and declines anti arbitration relief
In Orange Transgroup Ltd and IT Way v Shein Distribution UK Ltd [2025] EWHC 2966 (KB), the High Court refused to grant the Claimants' application for an interim anti-arbitration injunction. Mr Justice Dexter Dias instead granted the Defendant's application for a stay in relation to the High Court claims filed by the Claimant, pending an imminent hearing before an arbitrator to determine the validity of an arbitration agreement.
Read moreCourt of Appeal finds expenses paid by an umbrella company were taxable
In Mainpay Ltd v HMRC [2025] EWCA Civ 1290, the Court of Appeal found that travel and subsistence expenses paid by an umbrella company to its employees were taxable.
Read moreKeeping systems in check: pensions administrator liable for errors in automated system
The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) has recently determined that pensions administrators can be held liable for errors made by an automated system. The recent decision (CAS-90501-T3V1) following a complaint by Mrs K against her employer (the NHS) and the pensions administrator (the NHS Business Servies Authority (NHS BSA)), saw TPO find that NHS BSA were liable for inaccurate pensions estimates provided to Mrs K by her employer, who had utilised the NHS BSA's automated system to prepare the estimate.
Read moreSports Ticker #145 - The $14 billion sports streaming battle and Leicester’s PSR points sanction - a speed read of commercial news from the sports world
In a fortnight that saw the opening of the 25th Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Floyd Mayweather bringing a $340 million lawsuit against Showtime Sports, and Spurs parting with manager Thomas Frank after eight months in charge, we bring you news of Leicester City’s PSR points penalty, Formula E’s cutting-edge AI partnership with Google Cloud, and a record $1.7 billion surge in sports streaming spending.
Read moreGeneral Liability newsletter – February 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of our general liability newsletter. In this edition we look at a Defendants obligations following invalid service of the Claim Form, rules on withdrawing accepted part 36 offers, the effectiveness of the Fixed Recoverable Costs regime and the Court of Appeal decision in Jayden James Smithstone v Tranmoor Primary School [2026] EWCA Civ 13.
Read moreFRC issues guidance for actuaries to deal with Virgin Media issues
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued practical, non-prescriptive guidance to actuaries tasked with reviewing historic pension scheme alterations impacted by the decision in Virgin Media Ltd v NTL Pension Trustees II Ltd & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 843.
Read moreUpdated FRC guidance increases expectations on directors
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued updated guidance on the application of the strategic report requirements introduced into The Companies Act 2006 by 'The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013' (the Guidance). The strategic report provides information for shareholders to assist with assessing how the directors have performed their duty to promote the success of the company. The Guidance places increased requirements on directors and sets out how directors' performance of their duty to promote the success of their company is to be assessed.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 13 February 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 13 February 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 13 February 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 13 February 2026, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreStatutory demands relating to disguised remuneration schemes
We have recently successfully assisted several clients who had previously utilised arrangements involving Curzon Capital Limited. The arrangements involved payments being routed through a trust and received as “loans”.
Read moreTribunal dismisses HMRC's appeal and confirms no general principle of reciprocal disclosure
This article provides an overview of key developments in contentious tax in 2025.
Read moreThe Work Couch: April 2026 employment law changes: Actions to take NOW!
Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast where we discuss all things employment. Continuing our deep dive into the Employment Rights Act 2025, this week we discuss the imminent wave of employment law reforms coming into effect in April 2026 - and the key actions to take now.
Read moreML Covered - February 2026
We are pleased to share our February 2026 instalment of ML Covered, our monthly round-up of key events relevant to those dealing with Management Liability Policies covering D&O, EPL and PTL-type risks.
Read moreBancassurance in Hong Kong: A Practical Framework
"Bancassurance" – a collaboration between banks and insurers for the distribution of insurance products – remains a powerful growth lever in Hong Kong, China.
Read moreTake 10 - 6 February 2026
Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update where we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 6 February 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 30 January 2026, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreRPC strengthens its international arbitration capability as Ankit Goyal joins the Singapore office as Head of the India Desk
International law firm RPC has appointed Ankit Goyal as a Partner in its Singapore office, where it operates joint law venture RPC Premier Law, further strengthening its disputes capability across Asia, accelerating the expansion of its international arbitration practice, as well as the development of its India Desk.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 6 February 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 6 February 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreRPC advises H&P Advisory on Tungsten West fundraising
International law firm RPC has advised Hannam & Partners on the equity placing and subscription raising £41.37 million for Tungsten West Plc, an AIM-listed mining company.
Read moreAI in financial services – regulators' response 'too slow' and impact on retail arrangements subject to new review
In yet another busy month relating to AI in financial services, January saw the publication of a Treasury Committee report which is critical of the speed of financial regulators' response to AI related risks, as well as the launch of a new FCA review (the 'Mills Review') into the impact of AI in retail financial services.
Read moreUpper Tribunal considers 'wholly and exclusively' test in the context of SDLT and ATED
In Investment and Securities Trust Ltd v HMRC [2025] UKUT 00331 (TCC), the Upper Tribunal denied SDLT relief, holding an option held by a property development company was not acquired 'wholly and exclusively' for property development purposes, but allowed the taxpayer’s appeal in relation to ATED relief.
Read moreTaxing Matters: HMRC's approach to supply chain fraud, with Joshua Carey of Devereux Chambers
In this episode of RPC’s Taxing Matters podcast, Michelle Sloane, Partner in our Tax, Investigations and Financial Crime team, is joined by Joshua Carey of Devereux Chambers to explore HMRC’s increasingly robust approach to supply chain fraud, and what this means in practice for businesses.
Read moreTax Bites - February 2026
Welcome to our February 2026 edition of RPC's Tax Bites – providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.
Read moreSports Ticker #144 - Football Money League leaders and prediction market parlays - a speed read of commercial updates from the sports world
In a fortnight that saw Wales legend Liam Williams' retirement from international rugby union, European gold medallist Robert Paxton securing his second title at the 2026 World Bowls Championships, and Scottie Scheffler's 20th PGA tour win, we bring you news of the Deloitte Football Money League's major movers, the San Francisco event set to be the largest in boxing history, and Ford's long-awaited F1 return.
Read moreAdverse possession – what's been happening?
In the past 12 months, there have been two adverse possession ("AP") cases in the Court of Appeal; and one, almost two, in the Supreme Court.
Read moreBanking and Financial Markets Litigation Update - Winter 2025/2026
Welcome to our banking and financial markets litigation winter update for 2025/2026. Here, we share our insights on some of the key developments in the financial services sector and related litigation in 2025, and the trends for the year ahead.
Read moreHigh Court warns that non genuine PIPs could breach the implied duty of mutual trust and confidence
A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), sometimes referred to as a performance action plan, is often used by employers to identify an employee’s performance deficiencies and opportunities for improvement within their role.
Read moreRPC strengthens its international arbitration capability as Ankit Goyal joins the Singapore office as Head of the India Desk
Ankit joins from Allen & Gledhill with a focus on international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution in Asia. He has a particular expertise in India-related disputes and is an advocate of the Indian Bar. Ankit will lead the expansion of RPC's India practice, driving growth in complex India-related matters, elevating client service and deepening market engagement across key sectors.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 30 January 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 30 January 2026, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 30 January 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 30 January 2026, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreInternational arbitration
Key Developments in 2025 and what to look out for in 2026 in the world of international arbitration.
Read moreTracking crypto-asset tax rules in 2026 and beyond
This article provides an overview of key developments in the taxation of crypto-assets.
Read morePLC QTRLY - Q4 2025
This is our Q4 2025 quarterly update to help our listed company clients and other market participants keep up to date with key developments relevant to issuers on the Main Market and AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
Read moreCAT Collective Proceedings – Winter 2025/6 Update
Developments in the UK’s competition collective proceedings regime continue apace with new claims recently issued in the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). Read our Winter 2025/6 update to find out more.
Read moreWhat’s in store for insurance in 2026? RPC's Annual Insurance Review identifies key risks
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.
Read moreInsurance Covered: The role of the actuary (With Harriet Hughes)
In this episode, Peter Mansfield speaks with Harriet Hughes, an actuary with extensive experience in the insurance industry.
Read moreThe Work Couch: The Employment Rights Act: A new era for family-friendly rights
Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast series where we explore how your business can navigate today's tricky people challenges and respond to key developments in the ever-evolving world of employment law.
Read moreVAT update January 2026
Welcome to the January 2026 edition of RPC's VAT update, your monthly source for news and insightful analysis from the world of VAT.
Read moreLawyers Covered - January 2026
It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to our January 2026 Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.
Read moreDodgy disclosure but not quite dishonesty
The recent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) decision in the case of Solicitors Regulation Authority v Nasar Hussain (Case No. 12688-2024) offers important lessons for practitioners involved in personal injury litigation and professional regulation. The case arose from Mr Hussain’s personal injury claim, which the trial judge dismissed on the basis of Mr Hussain's “fundamental dishonesty”. However, the SDT ultimately concluded that Mr Hussain’s conduct, while falling short of the standards expected of solicitors, did not amount to dishonesty.
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