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International law firm RPC launches global legal accelerator programme RPC Tectonic to support tech businesses in the ESG space
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.
Read moreCFAAR - The first global network for Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery Professionals launch in London
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.
Read moreUpcoming changes to data protection legislation in Asia
The data privacy landscape in Asia is varied, complex and evolving. We are already seeing the wheels of change in motion as the data privacy laws of several Asian jurisdictions are being updated to reflect more closely the European data protection regime. This article summarises some of those changes.
Read moreRPC Launches Global Access Lawyers with Cohort of Leading Insurance Law Practices
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.
Read moreHow will the "Genny lec" impact the world of cyber and tech?
On 22 May 2024, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stood in the pouring rain to announce a General Election, thus commencing a summer of political and meteorological uncertainty for those in the UK.
Read more2024 Amendments to the Cybersecurity Act 2018
The Cybersecurity Act 2018 (the "Act") first came into force more than 6 years ago to establish a legal framework for the oversight and maintenance of national cyber security in Singapore.
Read moreFines for PDPA Breaches: How Clear is the Crystal Ball?
The Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission ("PDPC") has recently issued a number of new enforcement decisions.
Read moreRPC Law x Web3: Considerations for NFT Founders Building Communities and Providing Utility to Holders
In the past when one purchased an NFT, the only expectation was that he, she, or they was purchasing rights in an asset (usually a digital artwork).
Read moreRPC's growing Singapore office welcomes new Tech Partner
• 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.
Read moreNew developments in AI may put law firms at greater risk of phishing fraud
As the computing power of Artificial Intelligence continues to grow exponentially, we consider how generative technology may expand the reach of traditional phishing frauds aimed at law firms.
Read moreRPC scores top rankings in Chambers UK 2023
RPC has achieved top ranking in nine practice areas in Chambers UK 2023.
Read moreSix-cess! RPC recognised as top-tier firm across six areas in The Legal 500 UK 2023
The 2023 edition of the Legal 500 UK rankings has been released and we are delighted with the latest results.
Read moreChambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories
Chambers Asia Pacific recommends RPC Premier Law in three categories, with a new ranking for Corporate/M&A: Domestic in its recently published 2024 edition.
Read moreRPC advises Howden on acquisition of Singapore-based AEGIS Insurance Agencies
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.
Read moreRPC's Snapshots app brings together the latest legal developments…at the touch of a button
Students and commercial lawyers alike can access a rich database of updates from the commercial, data, digital, consumer and advertising legal landscape
Read moreRPC’s Retail Compass Autumn edition: What challenges do retailers face post-pandemic?
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.
Read moreRPC insurance partner named as Winner in Lexology Client Choice Awards 2024
Carmel Green sole recipient of Insurance & Reinsurance, Hong Kong category
Read moreRPC named Insurance Law Firm of the Year at ALB Hong Kong Law Awards
Accolade comes as international law firm celebrates 10th anniversary in Asia
Read moreTax incentives for HK Insurance market
First proposed in December last year, the Hong Kong Legislative Council has now passed a measure that will reduce profits tax on several insurance businesses.
Read moreArbitration awards and fraud revisited
The English Court of Appeal has rejected a further attempt by the buyers of goods to set aside enforcement of a CIETAC arbitration award on grounds of fraud.
Read moreRPC named as Rising Law Firm of the Year in Hong Kong
Professional services firm RPC has won a top award after being handed the title of Rising Law Firm of the Year at the 2017 Asian Legal Business Awards.
Read moreA matter of interpretation – the Supreme Court look at contractual interpretation once more
In their recent Judgment in Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd (a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands) v Blacks Outdoor Retails Ltd [2023] UKSC 2 the Supreme Court adopted a commercially balanced interpretation of a lease; rejecting the overly textual approach of the Court of Appeal in favour of reading the relevant clause in the context of the lease as a whole.
Read moreAre pension fund trustees at risk of legal action following UK gilts’ meltdown?
Are pension fund trustees conducting liability-driven investing at risk of legal action following the volatility in the UK gilt market?
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