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Lawyers Covered - April 2022

Published on 28 Apr 2022.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

Construction of the insuring clause in solicitors’ MTC compliant policy considered in law firm funder’s claim

Published on 17 Feb 2022. By Laura Stocks, Partner and Aimee Talbot, Knowledge Lawyer

On 3 February 2022 Mr Justice Butcher handed down judgment in Doorway Capital Ltd v American International Group Ltd1, granting reverse summary judgment in favour of the insurer defendant.

The Professional Negligence Law Review, Edition 4

Published on 13 Aug 2021. By Nick Bird, Partner

This fourth edition of The Professional Negligence Law Review provides an indispensable overview of the law and practice of professional liability and regulation in 15 jurisdictions. The Professional Negligence Law Review contains information that is invaluable to the large number of firms, insurers, practitioners and other stakeholders who are concerned with the liability and regulatory issues of professionals across the globe. The variation in law and practice across the different jurisdictions is very noticeable and underlines the usefulness of a guide such as this.

It's Cocoa, Jim, but not as we know it: Court's modern interpretation of underwriters' and brokers' duties #4 - getting the witness evidence right and new rules

Published on 12 May 2021. By Tim Bull, Partner and Matthew Wood, Senior Associate and Elizabeth Singleton, Senior Associate (Australian Qualified)

This is the fourth and final article in our series following the decision in ABN Amro Bank N.V. v Royal Sun Alliance Insurance plc and 13 Underwriters and Edge Brokers (London) Limited, in which RPC acted for Edge.

It's Cocoa, Jim, but not as we know it: Court's modern interpretation of underwriters' and brokers' duties #2 – The underwriters defence

Published on 09 Apr 2021. By Tim Bull, Partner and Matthew Wood, Senior Associate and Elizabeth Singleton, Senior Associate (Australian Qualified)

A modern show of the historic defence strategy at its worst, or should that be best? We'll let you decide.

Law Society undertakes largest ever law firm intervention in Hong Kong

Published on 31 Mar 2021. By Carmel Green, Partner

It's Cocoa, Jim, but not as we know it: Court's modern interpretation of underwriters' and brokers' duties #1 - An overview of the case

Published on 30 Mar 2021. By Tim Bull, Partner and Matthew Wood, Senior Associate and Elizabeth Singleton, Senior Associate (Australian Qualified)

In this series of articles we take a look at the decision in ABN Amro Bank N.V. v Royal & Sun Alliance plc and 13 Underwriters and Edge Brokers (London) Limited. In this article we give an overview of the case. The remaining articles will focus on particular areas of the case, these will be: 1. Underwriters' duties 2. Brokers' duties 3.Witness evidence

COVID-19: The suspension of wrongful trading provisions and a moratorium for businesses in restructuring: what is the likely impact on Insurers?

Published on 27 Apr 2020.

On 28 March 2020 the Business Secretary announced further new far-reaching measures to help businesses combat the financial impact of COVID-19.

Insurance broker E&O exposures: COVID-19

Published on 26 Mar 2020.

As insurers brace themselves for large volumes of notifications across all lines of business relating to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) we expect to see a second wave of E&O notifications by insurance brokers when policyholders (businesses and individuals) find themselves without adequate cover for losses relating to the pandemic. Some insurers are already seeing a spike in such notifications.

Architects and COVID-19 – Practical Advice on complying with your Professional Standards

Published on 08 Apr 2020.

Since the UK Government announced its lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have asked their employees to work remotely and that has affected many businesses where physical attendance of clients and sites is important. A recent RIBA survey reported that as many as 81% of architects are now working from home.

Guide to Real Estate Funds

Published on 22 Feb 2017.

Welcome to the BVCA Guide to Real Estate Funds, the latest in our series of guides into business sectors, investment strategies and international markets.

Time limit for challenges to adjudication decisions clarified

Published on 01 Jul 2015.

Adjudication is intended to be a quick and cost-effective means of resolving a dispute. However, in its first decision concerning adjudication, handed down on 17 June 2015, the Supreme Court has reached a finding that means parties to adjudication may face a very long delay to reach a final determination of the dispute between them. The decision, in the case of Aspect Contracts (Asbestos) Limited v Higgins Construction plc, allows a respondent to adjudication to challenge the outcome any time up to six years after it makes payment to the successful referring party, thereby potentially rendering historic adjudication decisions vulnerable to further litigation.

Play nicely, children

Published on 17 Jun 2015.

Litigation is, by its very nature, an adversarial process. But as the court has made clear in the case of Simon Gotch & Susan Linda Gotch v Enelco Limited1, litigants should also co-operate, to ensure the swift and cost-effective resolution of their disputes.

Getting to Level 2

Published on 03 Jun 2015.

What insurers should look out for in BIM project management

Beyond night and day: The importance of causation

Published on 27 May 2015.

In order to succeed in a claim for professional negligence, a claimant must establish that the professional owed him a relevant duty of care, that they breached that duty and that the breach caused the loss he seeks to recover.

Regulatory Radar - June 2024

Published on 27 Jun 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the June 2024 edition of RPC’s bi-annual Regulatory Radar – a guide to the key regulatory changes worth having on your radar. We hope this will be a useful resource, helping you scan the regulatory horizon and highlight changes that could impact your business.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2024 Q2

Published on 25 Jun 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

Regulatory Radar: quick takes - May 2024

Published on 07 May 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the May 2024 edition of our bi-monthly Regulatory Radar: quick takes, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2024 Q1

Published on 27 Mar 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

Regulatory Radar: quick takes - March 2024

Published on 04 Mar 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the latest edition of our bi-monthly Regulatory Radar: quick takes, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators.

Regulatory Radar - January 2024

Published on 08 Jan 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Hello and welcome to the January 2024 edition of RPC’s bi-annual Regulatory radar – a guide to the key regulatory changes worth having on your radar. We hope this will be a useful resource, helping you scan the regulatory horizon and highlight changes that could impact your business.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2023 Q4

Published on 14 Dec 2023. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

Regulatory update - November 2023

Published on 17 Nov 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the November edition of the Regulatory update, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators to help you navigate the regulatory maze.

Regulatory update - September 2023

Published on 29 Sep 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the September edition of the Regulatory update, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators to help you navigate the regulatory maze.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2023 Q3

Published on 14 Sep 2023. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

Ransoms and Sanctions and Fines (oh my!)

Published on 04 Sep 2023. By Richard Breavington, Partner and Helen Monachan, Associate

Ransomware attacks are happening all the time. Just the other month, the Cl0p ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer tool.

Ransoms and Sanctions and Fines (oh my!)

Published on 04 Sep 2023. By Richard Breavington, Partner and Helen Monachan, Associate

Ransomware attacks are happening all the time. Just the other month, the Cl0p ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer tool.

Regulatory Radar 2023

Published on 20 Jul 2023.

Hello and welcome to the 2023 edition of RPC’s bi-annual Regulatory Radar – a guide to the key regulatory changes worth having on your radar. We hope this will be a useful resource, helping you scan the regulatory horizon and highlight changes that could impact your business.

Regulatory update - July 2023

Published on 14 Jul 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the July edition of the Regulatory update, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators to help you navigate the regulatory maze.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2023 Q2

Published on 13 Jun 2023. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

Going Green – staying on the right side of competition law

Published on 15 May 2023. By Melanie Musgrave, Of Counsel and Leonia Chesterfield, Of Counsel

Environmental issues are high on the agenda for many consumers and businesses alike. They are also increasingly an area of focus for competition authorities around the world, including the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), who are keen to ensure that competition law concerns do not unnecessarily prevent businesses from collaborating legitimately on environmental sustainability initiatives.

Regulatory update - May 2023

Published on 15 May 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the May edition of the Regulatory update, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators to help you navigate the regulatory maze.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2023 Q1

Published on 31 Mar 2023. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

Regulatory update - March 2023

Published on 06 Mar 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the March edition of the Regulatory update, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators to help you navigate the regulatory maze.

Financial crime: legislative predictions for the year ahead

Published on 16 Feb 2023. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Sam Tate, Head of our White Collar Crime Team, and Kate Langley explores potential developments that in-house counsel and practitioners should consider in 2023.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2022 Q4

Published on 20 Dec 2022. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

Regulatory update - September 2022

Published on 27 Sep 2022. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the September edition of the Regulatory update, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators to help you navigate the regulatory maze.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2022 Q3

Published on 20 Sep 2022. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

Regulatory update - July 2022

Published on 04 Jul 2022. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the July edition of the Regulatory update, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators to help you navigate the regulatory maze.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2022 Q2

Published on 14 Jun 2022. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that may affect your business.

Regulatory update - March 2022

Published on 04 Apr 2022.

Welcome to the March edition of the Regulatory update, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators to help you navigate the regulatory maze.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2022 Q1

Published on 30 Mar 2022. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that may affect your business.

Russian sanctions: Immediate practical steps

Published on 01 Mar 2022. By Sam Tate, Partner and Robert Waterson, Partner

At RPC we have years of experience of Russian sanctions and advising companies on sanctions compliance programmes.

Lawyers Covered - February 2022

Published on 28 Feb 2022.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

Lawyers Covered - January 2022

Published on 31 Jan 2022.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

Lawyers Covered - December 2021

Published on 23 Dec 2021.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

Lawyers Covered - December 2021

Published on 23 Dec 2021.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

Regulatory update - December 2021

Published on 20 Dec 2021.

Welcome to the December edition of the Regulatory update, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators to help you navigate the regulatory maze.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2021 Q4

Published on 13 Dec 2021. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that may affect your business.

Lawyers Covered - November 2021

Published on 30 Nov 2021.

Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.