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What 7 challenges can retailers expect in 2024?

Published on 17 Oct 2023. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior PR & External Communications Manager and Jeremy Drew, Partner and Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Karen Hendy, Partner and Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate and Ciara Cullen, Partner

RPC's Retail Compass explores what lies ahead for the retail and consumer sector

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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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What are the 8 key legal changes ahead for retailers in 2023?

Published on 27 Apr 2023. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior PR & External Communications Manager and Jeremy Drew, Partner and Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Karen Hendy, Partner and Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate and Ciara Cullen, Partner

RPC's Retail Compass explores impact of regulatory reforms, rising ESG concerns and fast-evolving AI technology in difficult economic conditions.

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UK retail sector M&A deals increase to 34 – up 21% on last year

Published on 05 Sep 2022. By Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

• M&A targeting fashion retailers particularly active

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Ofcom faces 30,000 cyber attacks a week, new data reveals

Published on 29 Aug 2023. By Richard Breavington, Partner

NCSC warn that UK infrastructure and businesses face heightened threat of cyber attacks

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RPC features multiple times in the Solomonic 2023 High Court Disputes Year in Review

Published on 07 Feb 2024.

International law firm RPC has earned significant recognition for its leading disputes practice, in the highly-regarded Solomonic 2023 Year in Review of High Court Disputes.

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The Times recognises RPC among Best Law Firms 2024

Published on 30 Oct 2023.

International law firm, RPC, has been recognised by The Times in its Best Law Firms 2024 report, an annual ranking of the top 250 law firms in England and Wales.

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Whistle-blowing on illegal cartels drops 70% in 5 years

Published on 18 Sep 2023. By Chris Ross, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner

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