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RPC 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 moreICO received 309 whistleblower reports from UK employees over data protection failures in last year
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) received 309 whistleblower reports in the last year* from employees over data protection failures at their employers says RPC, the international law firm.
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 moreUK authorities seize £179m from suspected criminals – up 16% in a year
UK authorities, including the SFO, HMRC and police, seized £179m last year[1] from criminals using draconian Confiscation Orders – an increase of 16% on £154m a year earlier, according to analysis of new data by international law firm RPC.
Read moreRPC advises senior management of Learnlight on investment by Synova
International law firm RPC has advised the senior management of Learnlight, an EdTech platform with operations across Europe, North America and Mexico, on the recent investment in Learnlight by Synova.
Read moreEquality Act recognises there is no comparable situation to pregnancy discrimination…so why is menopause treated differently?
International law firm RPC says there is 'innate inconsistency' in saying law already protects against menopause discrimination, while arguing proposed change would create new legal risks
Read moreEmployers 'need to be proactive in understanding menopause'
International law firm RPC warns upward trend of employment tribunal cases where companies were found at fault over issue
Read moreGender diversity of newly-listed UK companies lags far behind listed companies
Women accounted for just 25% of board members of newly listed companies on the London Stock Exchange significantly below the 36% of board members of FTSE100 companies reveals a study by RPC, the international law firm.*
Read moreRPCCyber_ app provides 24/7 cyber breach support
International law firm RPC has launched RPCCyber_ an app that provides vital breach response information and guidance and specialist lawyers around the clock, at the touch of a button.
Read moreCybersecurity breaches at financial services firms more than trebles
Cybersecurity breaches reported by financial service providers rose from 187 in 2021/22 to 640 in 2022/23 UK pension schemes report the biggest increase, 4,000%, in data breach reports to the ICO
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 moreValue of NFT fraud plummets 82% in UK
The value of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) fraud in the UK has dropped 82% over the last year as the collapse in prices and lower trading volumes make these digital assets less attractive to fraudsters, reveals new data from international law firm RPC.
Read moreCyber extortion jumps 39% in a year
3,200 reports made to Action Fraud in 2022, up from 2,300 Social media and email hacking reports increased 8%, from 13,500 to 14,600 Malware, server and phone hacking reports decreased in the same period
Read moreValue of UK crypto-fraud reports increases by 41% in the past year, reaching a record £306m
FTX collapse caused a surge in the value of fraud reports – November’s £115m loss to fraud amounts to 1/3 of annual figure while Hong Kong embraces cryptocurrency opportunities
Read moreFTX's missing millions highlights urgent need for 'proper security and protection' against hackers
International law firm RPC says news of $415million worth of stolen crypto 'comes as a further blow' to customers
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 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 moreCrypto crash could accelerate insurers rewriting policies to reduce exposure claims
The cryptocurrency crash could accelerate the process of insurers rewriting policies to reduce potential exposure, including making greater use of virtual currency exclusions, warns international law firm RPC.
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 more"Remain vigilant": RPC warns businesses in wake of KP Snacks cyber attack
Business large and small have been warned to remain vigilant to cybercrime after British snack company KP Snacks confirmed it had fallen victim to a ransomware attack which disrupted its food production and distribution.
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 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 moreWhistle-blowing on illegal cartels drops 70% in 5 years
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently increased award to £250,000 Calls to the CMA hotline have plummeted from 1,442 in 2017 to 427 in 2022
Read moreStatement on Glencore criminal compensation ruling
International law firm RPC seeks compensation for bribery victim Nigeria
Read moreBusinesses warned to get 'robust protections in place' as push payment fraud soars
International law firm RPC reacts as UK Finance reveals staggering 44% increase on this type of financial scam in 2021
Read more'Vigilance and healthy dose of scepticism' are best defence against loan scams
International law firm RPC warns individuals and businesses there is 'unlikely any recourse' for victims of new online fraud
Read moreRPC bolsters its International Arbitration and Disputes capabilities with heavyweight Partner hire
Lateral Partner hire Shai Wade to become RPC's head of International Arbitration.
Read moreNumber of UK ransomware attacks double in past year
Increasing difficulty for businesses to get cyber coverage under traditional property and liability policies
Read more"Microplastics are a ticking timebomb for litigation"
International law firm RPC warns a 'rising tide' of claims relating to microplastic pollution can be expected.
Read moreFourfold increase in US shareholder class actions relating to SPACs causing some insurers to restrict coverage
A fourfold increase in US shareholder class action lawsuits relating to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies is causing some insurers to restrict coverage, says RPC, the international law firm. The number of class actions relating to SPACs rose to 33 in 2021-22, up from just eight in 2020-21.
Read moreRPC expands its Commercial Group with new Disputes Partner hire
International law firm RPC has hired Disputes Partner Rathi Thiagamoorthy to reinforce its Commercial Group's offering to clients across its growing areas of focus, including Retail and Tech. She joined RPC on 9 February 2022.
Read moreFinancial services litigation – what to look out for in 2022
Push-payment fraud, cryptocurrency, ESG and interest rate moves expected to be key drivers of financial disputes next year
Read moreCovid civil unrest, claims arising from the SDLT holiday and emerging trends in class actions – the major issues set to impact insurers in 2022
Civil unrest in response to lockdowns, claims arising from the Stamp Duty holiday and emerging trends in class actions are just three of the major issues facing insurers in 2022, according to the latest Annual Insurance Review from international law firm RPC.
Read moreInvestigations into Covid recovery loan fraud rise more than 50% in February 2021
Bounce Back Loan (BBLs) fraud investigations by the City of London Police increased by more than 50% in February 2021 compared to the previous month, shows research from RPC, the international law firm.
Read moreJustice Calver hands down a judgment on Disclosure – FRN v JP Morgan
Interesting decision on disclosure handed down this morning in the next stage of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's ongoing claim against JP Morgan.
Read moreRPC hires Hong Kong employment lawyer for its market-leading Commercial Disputes practice in Asia
International law firm RPC has hired Employment lawyer Andrea Randall as Partner to join the firm's Commercial Disputes practice in Asia.
Read moreWhich key regulatory changes will shape the rest of 2024?
The current regulatory landscape is dynamic and multifaceted, driven by technological advancements and ESG considerations. With increased scrutiny there's a need for robust compliance frameworks - across various sectors. But what are the most pressing issues?
Read moreWhat 7 key regulatory changes lie ahead in 2024?
AI impacts, green claims and product safety among issues explored in Regulatory radar
Read moreSingle-use plastic ban is 'only the beginning in the war against plastic'
Retailers and brands warned today's 'conscious consumer' will expect them to get behind ban's sentiment or risk harming brand loyalty
Read moreNew test will 'significantly strengthen SFO's arsenal' against corporate economic crime
Amendment to Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill expands scope to include senior managers, not just directors
Read moreAnti-Slapps amendments are 'potentially very significant' for protecting defendants from 'ruinous' claims
'Journalists and whistleblowers should not face the prospect of bankruptcy and losing their home for doing their job'
Read moreRPC launches free go-to platform and online community for accountants and tax advisers
Tax Take + features guidance notes on tax-related topics, news, podcasts, webinars, vlogs and interactive chat for industry experts
Read moreRPC launches interactive Dawn Raid app with live 24/7 assistance
RPC Raid Response is a one-stop toolkit which enables you to navigate a raid by a regulator in real time
Read moreRPC hires financial crime consultant to bolster growing White Collar Crime team
RPC has hired financial crime consultant Ben Cooper to bolster the international law firm's White Collar Crime team in London. Ben started on 1 February 2023.
Read moreNumber of fines issued by the FCA more than doubled in 2022
The FCA issued 26 fines in 2022, compared to just 10 in 2021 The FCA is sending a clear message: misconduct will not be tolerated
Read moreFCA's intervention on green claims is 'welcome step forward'
International law firm RPC says there are concerns due to lack of regulation of ESG credentials in investment products
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?
Read moreFashion brands make up a quarter of ‘greenwashing’ complaints to the CMA
Fashion brands account for a quarter of complaints relating to unsubstantiated green claims since new guidelines were introduced last year, according to research from international law firm RPC.
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