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Antony Sassi named RPC Managing Partner

Published on 15 Jan 2025. By Antony Sassi, Managing Partner

International law firm RPC has elected Antony Sassi as its next Managing Partner. Antony will commence his four-year term on May 1, 2025, succeeding James Miller, who has been in the role since 2017.

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RPC appoints Kiat Wee Lau as Partner in Singapore

Published on 03 Jun 2024.

International law firm RPC announced today that Kiat Wee Lau has joined as a Partner in its Corporate practice.

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Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises to take effect from 1 February 2024

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Bonnie Wong, Of Counsel

Following from the passing of the Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Bill which mandates compliance with the Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises in Singapore ("Code") for qualifying leases of retail premises earlier this year, the Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Act ("Act') is expected to take effect from 1 February 2024.

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Five RPC lawyers feature in Thomson Reuters' Stand-out Lawyers 2025 list

Published on 24 Mar 2025. By Peter Kwon, Partner, Head of Korea Desk and Patrick Brodie, Patrick Brodie, Partner, Head of Employment, Engagement & Equality and Richard Breavington, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and William Hogarth, Partner

Thomson Reuters has selected five RPC lawyers globally for its 2025 Stand-out Lawyers list, a global recognition based on independent client feedback.

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RPC advises Atrium and its management on sale to CRC Group

Published on 08 Jul 2025. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager and Nia Dalton, Senior PR ＆ Communications Executive

International law firm RPC is advising Atrium and its management team on its proposed acquisition by CRC Group from investment funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC and other investors -the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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Strong retention rate for RPC’s UK qualifying trainees

Published on 03 Jul 2025. By Laura Stocks, Partner

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

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The European Accessibility Act: Creating a more inclusive consumer experience

Published on 29 May 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead and Hettie Homewood , Senior Associate

With less than 1 month to go until the requirements of the EU Accessibility Act (the EAA) come into full force and effect, retailers, consumer brands and hospitality providers should ensure they are ready for the changes.

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RPC celebrates double win at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025

Published on 14 Mar 2025. By Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Neil Brown, Partner and Rachel Pears, Associate Director, Responsible Business & Employment Counsel

International law firm RPC has been recognised at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025, winning Deal of the Year and the Wellbeing Award.

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6 April 2025 - date confirmed for UK consumer protection law regime overhaul

Published on 12 Mar 2025. By Ciara Cullen, Partner, Retail & Consumer Sector Lead and Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead and Hettie Homewood , Senior Associate

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) is set to substantially overhaul the UK's consumer protection law and enforcement regime. We now know the date that key consumer protection and enforcement changes will come into force: 6 April 2025.

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Leveraging ABC frameworks for ESG compliance

Published on 06 Mar 2025. By Kelly Thomson, Partner, ESG Strategy Lead and Patrick Brodie, Patrick Brodie, Partner, Head of Employment, Engagement & Equality and Sophie Tuson, Senior Associate, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead and Thomas Jenkins, Of Counsel and Sarah Barrie, Associate and Eve Matthews, Associate

With ESG regulations evolving rapidly, businesses are facing increasing obligations, ranging from supply chain due diligence (CSDDD, EU Deforestation Regulation) to corporate reporting (CSRD, ISSB).

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RPC scores ten Band 1 rankings in Chambers UK 2025

Published on 17 Oct 2024.

Chambers UK recommends RPC in 26 categories overall, with a new Band 1 ranking for Media & Entertainment: Advertising and Marketing, first time rankings for Sport and Personal Injury, and promoted rankings for Media and IT and Outsourcing.

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RPC recognised as top-tier firm across eight areas in The Legal 500 UK 2025

Published on 02 Oct 2024.

RPC, a law firm deeply invested in client ambitions and commercial success, is proud to be recognised once again in The Legal 500 UK 2025 rankings.

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As EU's new sustainability directive is agreed, UK companies warned 'not to rest on their laurels'

Published on 15 Dec 2023. By Sophie Tuson, Senior Associate, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead

Following the news that agreement has been reached on the EU's new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead Sophie Tuson, a Senior Associate who specialises in climate and environmental sustainability at international law firm RPC

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RPC recognised as top-tier firm across seven areas in The Legal 500 UK 2024

Published on 04 Oct 2023.

The Legal 500 UK ranks RPC in seven categories. In total, 135 RPC lawyers were recognised, some in multiple categories.

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RPC scores top rankings in Chambers UK 2023

Published on 20 Oct 2022. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

RPC has achieved top ranking in nine practice areas in Chambers UK 2023.

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Six-cess! RPC recognised as top-tier firm across six areas in The Legal 500 UK 2023

Published on 29 Sep 2022. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

The 2023 edition of the Legal 500 UK rankings has been released and we are delighted with the latest results.

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

Published on 21 Sep 2021. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

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

Published on 27 Mar 2025. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial and Eleanor Harley , Partner and Niki Asprou , Senior Associate

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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Green claims update: February 2025

Published on 27 Feb 2025. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead and Ciara Cullen, Partner, Retail & Consumer Sector Lead and Hettie Homewood , Senior Associate and Sophie Tuson, Senior Associate, Environment and Climate Change Practice Lead

Welcome to our round-up of the key legal and regulatory developments relating to green claims.

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RPC issues letters before action in new water class action competition claim

Published on 14 Jan 2025. By Zoe Mernick-Levene, Partner

On 20 December 2024 RPC and proposed class representative Professor Carolyn Roberts took the first step in launching a new opt-out competition collective action claim by serving proposed defendants Severn Trent, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Thames Water, Northumbrian Water and Anglian Water with letters before action.

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RPC advises on the sale of Nanogen to PBS

Published on 12 Dec 2024. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial and Chris Brierley, Partner and Robert Eccles, Associate and Jess Hope, Associate

International law firm RPC has advised on the sale of premium hair loss fibres and treatments brand, Nanogen, to Professional Beauty Systems (PBS).

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Ensuring free access to cash across the UK as new FCA rules come into force

Published on 18 Sep 2024. By Charles Buckworth, Partner

A new regulatory regime to support access to cash comes into effect on 18 September 2024, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) implements measures to ensure the "reasonable provision of cash deposit and withdrawal services" for individuals and businesses across the UK.

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RPC welcomes Neville Byford as Partner

Published on 17 Jun 2024. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial

International law firm RPC announced today that civil fraud specialist, Neville Byford, has joined as a Partner in its London office.

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Carers in the legal sector struggle alone

Published on 10 Jun 2024. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial

New research reveals overwhelming impact on work, physical wellbeing and mental health.

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RPC practices and lawyers recognised by Benchmark Litigation APAC

Published on 07 May 2024. By Charles Allen, Partner, Head of Hong Kong office and Swee Siang Boey, Partner and Navin Joseph Lobo, Partner, Head of Singapore office and Yuankai Lin, Partner

International law firm, RPC and four of its Partners in Asia have been ranked in the Benchmark Litigation APAC 2024/25 list of the region's leading litigation firms and lawyers.

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Navigating the Generational Shifts in Consumer Behaviour

Published on 15 Apr 2024. By Jeremy Drew, Partner and Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial and Ciara Cullen, Partner, Retail & Consumer Sector Lead

Gen Z, the first generation to be digital natives and the newest consumer, is turning retail on its head. In its latest edition of Retail Compass, international law firm RPC, takes a closer look at how the priorities of Gen Zers, a third of the global population, are shaping retail and consumer offerings.

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RPC advises Shepherd Neame in respect of its long-term logistics and distribution operations

Published on 29 Nov 2023. By Tom Purton, Partner

International law firm RPC has advised Shepherd Neame in respect of one of its most significant contracts to date as it enhances its warehousing and logistics partnership with GXO Logistics (GXO), and substantially invests in its Faversham warehouse and improves its secondary distribution operations.

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Number of retail sector CVAs jumps 150% in the last year

Published on 31 Oct 2023. By Finella Fogarty, Partner, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency

CVAs help avoid a Wilko-style collapse CVAs gaining ground on Restructuring Plans which are seen as more expensive

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UK retail M&A deals increase 23% in the last year, a five-year high

Published on 24 Jul 2023. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial

Number of deals rose from 31 in 2021/22 to 38 for 2022/23

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Insolvencies of retail businesses jump 56% in past year to hit decade high

Published on 03 Jul 2023. By Finella Fogarty, Partner, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency

The number of retail business insolvencies jumped 56% in the past year, to hit the highest levels in at least a decade - 1,942 in 2022/23, up from 1,243 in 2021/22 shows new research from international law firm RPC.

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RPC Senior Partner secures second term

Published on 10 May 2023. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial

International firm RPC has reappointed Oliver Bray for a second term as Senior Partner with unanimous support.

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Manufacturers 'face risk of reputational damage if they fail to act over listeria product recalls'

Published on 02 May 2023. By Mamata Dutta, Partner

Following today's news that thousands of Cadbury desserts made by Müller are being recalled following a food poisoning alert.

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New course opens opportunities to return to law as an in-house lawyer

Published on 17 Apr 2023. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial

The Centre for Legal Leadership has partnered with the Reignite Academy to run a one-day course to provide opportunities for “career break” lawyers to relaunch in an in-house (commercial) lawyer role.

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Number of retail M&A deals increases 30% since before the pandemic – 34 deals in 2022

Published on 17 Apr 2023. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial

Takeovers of distressed retailers comprised just under a quarter of all deals in 2022

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Hermès victory over MetaBirkin reminds creators they need to be 'mindful of using other people's content'

Published on 09 Feb 2023. By Ciara Cullen, Partner, Retail & Consumer Sector Lead and Joshua Charalambous, Partner

International law firm RPC says decision should not be seen as an impingement on artists, but rather a reminder that intellectual property laws apply even in the metaverse

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Value of fines issued by ICO increases threefold in a year – from £4.8m to £15m

Published on 19 Dec 2022. By Richard Breavington, Partner

Fines relating to data breaches account for a third of the overall value The largest fine issued was £7.5m

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Edinburgh Reforms are 'a positive step in the right direction'

Published on 14 Dec 2022. By Whitney Simpson, Of Counsel

International law firm RPC says reforms will bring innovation and increased accessibility of consumer credit products

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The Food, Beverage and Cosmetics Law Review: United Kingdom - Second Edition

Published on 14 Nov 2022. By Ciara Cullen, Partner, Retail & Consumer Sector Lead and Ben Mark, Partner

RPC is excited to announce that the Second Edition UK chapter of the Food, Beverage and Cosmetics Law Review has been published and is available to download.

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The Metaverse, green claims and data privacy – what critical issues lie ahead for retailers and consumer brands in Autumn 2022?

Published on 12 Oct 2022. By Jeremy Drew, Partner and Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial and Ciara Cullen, Partner, Retail & Consumer Sector Lead

International law firm RPC launches the latest edition of Retail Compass

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

Published on 29 Jul 2022. By Whitney Simpson, Of Counsel

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