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Number of UK retail M&A deals up 28% in last year
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.
Read moreRecalls of food products due to undeclared allergens drop 10% in year
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.
Read moreSales at UK’s leading online only retailers jump 22% to hit record high
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.
Read moreRise in retail M&A – takeovers of distressed retailers represent 39% of all transactions
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.
Read moreValue of UK stock market fundraisings by retail companies jumps tenfold in a year
Funds raising turns from repairing balance sheets to funding M&A opportunities
Read moreRPC advises on transformational deal for women's football
International law firm RPC has advised Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL), and the 23 participating clubs in the Barclays Women’s Super League and Barclays Women’s Championship, in the recently announced landmark deal with The FA.
Read moreRPC advises Axis Europe on its merger with CLC to create a new leading UK property maintenance provider
International law firm RPC has advised the shareholders and senior management team of Axis Europe in connection with its sale to global investment firm H.I.G. Capital and combination with CLC Group (CLC) to create a new leading UK property maintenance provider.
Read moreHigh Court permits enforcement of foreign judgment in crypto recovery case
Tai Mo Shan Ltd v. Persons Unknown [2024] EWHC 1514 (Comm)
Read more'All is not lost' as IMF predicts impact of AI on jobs
AI technology will create new roles and opportunities, with higher value placed on human emotional intelligence in the workplace, says international law firm RPC
Read moreRPC earns top ranking for Crypto-Asset Disputes in the UK
International law firm RPC has been ranked for the first time in Chambers and Partners 2024 FinTech Guide, achieving Band 1 for Crypto-Asset Disputes in the UK.
Read moreOfcom faces 30,000 cyber attacks a week, new data reveals
NCSC warn that UK infrastructure and businesses face heightened threat of cyber attacks
Read moreRPC reacts to the FCA's tough new rules for marketing cryptoassets
New FCA rules mean crypto firms must ensure that people have the appropriate knowledge and experience to invest in crypto. Those promoting crypto must also put in place clear risk warnings and ensure adverts are clear, fair and not misleading.
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 hires Dr Matthew Jones as Partner to join its award-winning IP and technology practice
RPC hires Dr Matthew Jones as Partner to join its award-winning IP and technology practice
Read moreRPC reacts to UK Government White Paper on AI
RPC reacts to UK Government White Paper on AI
Read moreRPC hires Helen Armstrong to grow its award-winning Technology practice
RPC continues its investment in its Tech Disputes offering to support the firm's rapid growth within the technology sector. Armstrong is RPC's 20th new Partner in 2022; mix of lateral hires and internal promotions.
Read moreSolana hack could lead to claims against its developers and service providers
A cyberattack on Solana, which has resulted in the wallets of 8,000 customers being drained, could potentially lead to claims being taken against its software developers and third-party service providers, says international law firm RPC.
Read moreServing court documents by NFT will help fraud victims recover assets - but crypto exchanges are 'likely to be on red alert' after trust ruling
• International law firm RPC says ruling in D’Aloia v. Persons Unknown and Binance Holdings Limited & Others is 'very significant' for crypto fraud victims • But cryptocurrency exchanges could now face claims for breach of trust for misappropriated funds held on their platforms
Read moreRPC strengthens award-winning Technology practice with leading Partner hire
International law firm RPC has hired Commercial, Technology and Outsourcing lawyer Tania Williams to join the firm's award-winning Technology practice in London as a Partner. Tania starts from the 4 July 2022.
Read more1.5 million square metres added to distribution warehouse centres in past year – as e-commerce booms
Large distribution warehouse centres saw an extra 1,500,000m²* in space added last year, the equivalent of 210 football pitches, according to RPC, the international law firm.
Read more42.2m people in the UK had their financial data compromised in breach last year- up 1,777%!
Financial data belonging to as many as 42.2m* people in the UK was compromised in data breaches last year, up 1,777% from 2.2m in 2019-20, says RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreInternational 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 moreRPC comments on landmark Lloyd v Google Supreme Court judgment
This morning the UK Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Lloyd v Google.
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.
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