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Future Legal Leaders Network (FLLN) - October
A relaxed space to connect with peers early in your legal career.
Read moreRise with RPC Summer Social Quiz - July 2026
Welcoming all early to mid-career professionals across the insurance market, we invite you to join us for this year’s Rise with RPC summer social quiz.
Read moreML Covered - July 2026
We are pleased to share our July 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 moreTake 10: 10 July 2026
Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update on 10 July 2026, where we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.
Read moreUpper Tribunal allows taxpayer's appeal in asset hive down case
In CATS North Sea Ltd v HMRC [2026] UKUT 142 (TCC), the Upper Tribunal considered oil ring-fence and transfer of trade provisions and found that the taxpayer's calculation of its balancing charge was correct. The decision turned on the application of transfer of trade provisions in Chapter 1 of Part 22 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 and the extent to which those provisions took account of ring-fencing provisions in respect of oil-related activities in Part 8 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010.
Read moreHow to work well under pressure (With Helen Hopper)
In this episode, Helen Hopper shares expert advice on how to work well under pressure, manage stress, and build resilience.
Read moreSports Ticker #155 – Government proposes sports broadcasting protections and MotoGP’s milestone Concorde moment
In a fortnight that saw the start of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, England qualify for the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, and Lionel Messi become the all-time top scorer in the same competition, we bring you news of the UK Government’s proposed legislative changes to protect the ‘crown jewels’ of sports broadcasting and MotoGP’s milestone Concorde moment.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 3 July 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 3 July 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 3 July 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 3 July 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreGreen claims update: July 2026
Welcome to our July 2026 round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.
Read moreUT confirms that HMRC cannot adopt a 'blanket' approach when issuing a discovery assessment
In HMRC v Harte [2026] UKUT 112 (TCC), the Upper Tribunal rejected HMRC’s single assessment approach, confirming that the gateway in section 29(3), Taxes Management Act 1970, must be satisfied for each distinct loss of tax 'discovered', so a deliberate or careless insufficiency cannot validate the inclusion of less culpable insufficiencies or extend the time limits in section 36, Taxes Management Act 1970, to the assessment as a whole.
Read moreSupreme Court grants permission to appeal in Water Cases collective actions
The UK Supreme Court has granted permission for Professor Carolyn Roberts to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision that had prevented her collective competition claims against six UK water companies from proceeding. This is a significant development in the UK's first environmental competition class action.
Read moreTax Bites - July 2026
Welcome to our July 2026 edition of RPC's Tax Bites – providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world.
Read moreRPC strengthens its international arbitration capability as Solomon Ebere joins the London office as Partner
International law firm RPC has appointed Solomon Ebere as a Partner in its London office, building on the firm's rapidly growing international arbitration practice and accelerating its global arbitration capabilities.
Read moreLawyers Covered - June 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 June 2026 edition of Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.
Read moreA survival guide to leasehold reform for property professionals, directors, lawyers and their insurers
The leasehold sector and property investment market is currently undergoing its biggest transformation since the cladding crisis, making it a challenge for professionals involved in the management of residential property to keep on top of the new requirements.
Read moreJudicial review of the FOS – a rare success
Judgment was recently handed down in the case of R (Wills & Trust Independent Financial Planning Ltd) v Financial Ombudsman Service Ltd [2026] EWHC 1566 (Admin). This case concerned judicial review of a FOS final decision. The decision was challenged on 5 grounds: 1. Ground 1 – that the Ombudsman had exceeded his jurisdiction by determining matters that did not form part of the complaint; 2. Grounds 2 – 4 - concerned elements of the decision being irrational or not properly explained; and 3. Ground 5 - concerned quantum, specifically that the method applied for calculating redress was irrational..
Read morePhillip Evans and RPC secure significant funding for UK consumer class action over fuel prices at motorway services
Phillip Evans, former Inquiry Chair at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and experienced consumer class representative, is working with international law firm RPC to bring a collective claim against UK motorway service area (MSA) fuel providers for abuse of dominance and unlawful excessive and unfair pricing of petrol and diesel.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 26 June 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 26 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 26 June 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 26 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreTake 10: 26 June 2026
Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update on 26 June 2026, where we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.
Read moreTribunal upholds £1m penalty for breach of a stop notice
In Countrywide Partners Ltd v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 357 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal dismissed Countrywide Partners Ltd's appeal against a £1m penalty imposed by HMRC, pursuant to paragraph 2(1), Schedule 35, FA 2014, for breach of a stop notice issued in relation to the promotion of a tax avoidance scheme, pursuant to section 236A, Finance Act 2014.
Read moreVAT update June 2026
Welcome to the June 2026 edition of RPC's VAT update, your monthly source for news and analysis from the world of VAT.
Read moreA look at EPL insurance (With Simon Twitchett)
In this episode Peter is joined by Simon Twitchett, Head of the Management Liability portfolio at Hiscox, and they discuss EPL insurance, what it covers and the evolving EPL claims landscape.
Read moreNew ARB investigation rules: implications for architects
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published its proposed new Investigations and PCC Rules. Architects should familiarise themselves with the proposed new rules and look out for further news on this from the ARB following its consultation last month.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 19 June 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 19 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreSports Ticker #154 - Burnley v Everton judgment and F1's decade long Vegas GP extension
In a fortnight that saw the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup kick-off, the New York Knicks win their first NBA title since 1973, and Paris Saint-Germain FC retain the UEFA Men's Champions League title, we bring you news of the landmark judgment between Everton FC and Burnley FC and F1 extending its Las Vegas Grand Prix residency.
Read moreContributory negligence and risk assessments
A recent High Court judgment serves as a timely reminder for both businesses and their insurers that a claimant's own health and safety documentation can be a significant factor in contributory negligence findings, even where primary liability is not in dispute.
Read moreTribunal allows appeal and confirms unused trade losses can be reallocated to alternative reliefs
In Lester v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 00323 (TC), the FTT confirmed that unused trade losses may be redirected to alternative reliefs, and that the appeal was valid despite HMRC's failure to issue a formal notice of enquiry.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 18 June 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 18 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreHalf of women in law say their working patterns are unsustainable for their health
Half of women working in legal services say their current working pattern is unsustainable for their long-term health, while 67% have considered moving job or taking a career break due to health and wellbeing issues, according to a new report by Next 100 Years project supported by international law firm RPC.
Read moreRPC advises Frasers Group on public takeover bid for HUGO BOSS
International law firm RPC is advising Frasers Group on its €1.98bn takeover bid for HUGO BOSS.
Read moreSnapshots Summer 2026
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
Read moreTake 10 - 12 June 2026
Welcome back to RPC's Media and Communications law update on 12 June 2026, where we recap on the key media judgments and developments over the last few months.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 12 June 2026
Welcome to the week that was on 12 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreMoney Covered: The Week That Was – 12 June 2026
Welcome to The Week That Was on 12 June 2026. Here is a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.
Read moreCourt of Appeal rules on implied right to terminate an indefinite licence agreement on reasonable notice
Can a long term agreement, such as a trade mark licence, with no express limit on duration and a unilateral termination clause in favour of one party, be terminable by either party on reasonable notice?
Read moreCourt of Appeal restates the approach to contractual interpretation – the words ordinary meaning will usually prevail over subjective contracting intentions
When deciding on contractual interpretation, will courts generally take a literal approach to the wording or a purposive one?
Read moreWhat is a reasonable period of notice when terminating a long term commercial agreement with no express provision for termination?
When it is not disputed between the parties that an agreement contains an implied term that reasonable notice of termination has to be given, what factors are taken into account to determine what a reasonable period of notice is?
Read moreWhy accepting termination for breach can lose you the right to rescind a contract for misrepresentation
Can accepting termination of a contract amount to affirmation, even where the party did not fully appreciate the consequences at the time?
Read moreASA & CAP 2025 Annual Report – platform priorities for 2026
What does the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) 2025 annual report (the Report) mean for online platforms and ad tech businesses operating in the UK?
Read moreOnline Advertising Taskforce: Progress and Plans for 2026
What are the key implications of the UK government’s Online Advertising Taskforce progress report (covering activity in 2025 and plans for 2026–2027) for major online platforms and ad tech intermediaries?
Read moreInternational Chamber of Commerce publishes guidance on 'responsible AI in marketing'
What does the ICC's new guide on responsible AI in marketing mean for the ever-growing use of AI in advertising and marketing?
Read more“In-app purchases” is not enough: loot box disclosure and advertising expectations
What do game publishers and marketers need to do, in practice, to ensure UK-facing ads for games that include loot boxes comply with the CAP Code and avoid ASA challenges?
Read moreASA publishes first rulings on new restrictions for less healthy food and drink advertising
What do the first rulings under the new less healthy food and drink (LHF) advertising rules reveal about the ASA's approach to and interpretation of the restrictions, and what does this mean for advertisers?
Read moreSports Ticker #153 - North of England Olympics bid and Alpine's Gucci F1 sponsorship deal
In a fortnight that saw, Burnley succeed in a landmark case against Everton arising from the latter’s breach of Premier League financial regulations, Pep Guardiola manage his final Manchester City FC game, England’s Red Roses win their fifth consecutive Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam victory and Sunderland AFC qualify for Europe for the first time since 1973, we bring you news of the potential 2040 North of England Olympic Games bid and the fashion sponsorships making waves in the worlds of F1 and tennis
Read morePEGI updates age ratings and interactive risk criteria for video games
What does PEGI's new and expanded age rating criteria mean in practice for developers, publishers, and platforms and retailers in Europe?
Read moreOfcom fines 4chan for breaches of Online Safety Act
What does Ofcom’s fine against 4chan indicate about the expectations for age assurance, illegal-content risk assessment and transparency obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA) for services accessible in the UK?
Read moreCMA launches 5 x investigations into fake and misleading review practices
What do the recent investigations launched by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) tell us about how businesses should be setting up their customer review processes?
Read moreUK Government responds to consultation on new subscription contracts regime
What are the proposals for a new subscription contracts regime and how do they look now the UK Government has published a response to its consultation?
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