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A look at climate insurance (With Richard Matsui)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Richard Matsui, Co-founder of kWh Analytics, and they will be discussing the insurance of renewable energy sources with a particular focus on solar power.
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Perspective - Publication
Insurers need their own Hippocratic Oath
Does insurance have a role to play in setting the ethical standard for corporate ESG and promoting a ‘do no harm’ philosophy?"
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A look at sustainable insurance (a podcast with Julian Richardson)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Julian Richardson, CEO of Parhelion Underwriting and our topic for this episode is sustainable insurance.
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Perspective - Podcast
A look at Flood Re (a podcast with Andy Bord)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Andy Bord, CEO of Flood Re, a specialist UK reinsurer of flood risks. In this episode we will be discussing all things Flood Re.
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Perspective - Blog
Context is everything – key takeaways on green claims from the CMA's recent consumer law conference
On 28 June 2023, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) held a highly anticipated conference on consumer law and enforcement. RPC's Senior Partner Oliver Bray was invited to speak on green claims alongside a stellar panel comprising Anna Jewitt (CMA), Justine Grimley (Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)), Tim Rowe (Financial Conduct Authority), and Rupert Earle (Bates Wells).
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Perspective - Blog
Climate-related financial disclosures: what companies and LLPs need to know about the UK's new mandatory rules
The UK's new climate-related financial disclosures: mandatory requirements to come clean
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Perspective - Blog
How to comply with the FCA's new diversity and inclusion targets for listed companies
The FCA has finalised its new rules on diversity and inclusion on listed company boards and executive committees. The rules, which are set out in the FCA's policy paper PS22/3: Diversity and inclusion on company boards and executive management, are substantially in line with the proposals set out in the FCA's consultation paper CP 21/24. In scope listed companies are required to include a statement in their annual financial report on whether they have met specific board diversity targets on a ‘comply or explain’ basis, as at a chosen reference date within their accounting period.
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Perspective - Blog
'Big Plastic' is an emerging climate risk and a ticking time-bomb for litigation
The tangible commitment to plastics regulation and action will likely trigger a new wave of plastics-related litigation.
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Perspective - Blog
Shell directors facing potential UK ESG shareholder derivative lawsuit
In the wake of COP26, more focus than ever is being given to the climate risks which apply to every aspect of business. Scrutiny of a company's climate awareness and adherence to applicable regulation is at the forefront of minds of companies' stakeholders.
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ESG claims in the banking and financial markets Sector: will "greenwashing" claims soon be common in the UK?
Environmental, Social and Governance "ESG" funds are an attractive avenue for investors seeking responsible investment choices.
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Perspective - Blog
Lloyd's' focus on a more sustainable future
Lloyd's published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report at the end of last year and while this is a fairly new focus area for Lloyd's it noted that: a) in its history it has a long record of contributing to communities and helping them to recover from disaster; and b) the role that insurance plays in protecting society and supporting global economic growth.
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Perspective - Blog
The rise of ESG finance
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) finance remains a hot topic and continues to grow rapidly, with Bloomberg predicting the $2.2 trillion ESG debt market to hit $11 trillion by 2025, based on the rate of growth during the past five years.
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Perspective - Publication
What if the CEO asks me... about ESG-linked financing facilities
As focus moves from short term lockdown liquidity on to longer term financing needs, loan facilities linked to ESG and sustainability targets are back in the news.
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Perspective - Blog
Balance on the board: Eight things UK PLCs need to know about the FCA's diversity targets
The Financial Conduct Authority's proposals will mean UK listed companies need to disclose whether their boards and senior management teams meet new gender and ethnic diversity targets.
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Perspective - Blog
FCA set to expand climate-related reporting rules
The FCA has revealed it will consult on plans to require asset managers, life insurers and FCA-regulated pension schemes to meet climate-related disclosure rules. In doing so, the FCA is expanding the scope of firms required to report on climate-related risks in accordance with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD).
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Perspective - Blog
Time for public companies to come clean: New UK climate-related disclosures and ESG guidance
Companies listed on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market will need to include a statement in their annual report confirming if they have made climate-related disclosures consistent with the recommendations of Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Companies planning to IPO, or move from AIM to the Main Market, are also affected by these new Listing Rules.
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Perspective - Blog
Unpacking the Building Safety Act's industry overhaul
On June 28, 2022, the Building Safety Act 2022 received royal assent, bringing about the biggest change to building safety in 40 years.
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Perspective - Blog
Construction disciplinary trends analysis #2: engagement letters – worth more than the paper they're written on!
This article is the second in our mini-series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team.
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Press and Media
The Times recognises RPC among Best Law Firms 2024
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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Perspective - Blog
Construction disciplinary trends analysis #1: continuing professional development
This article is the first in our mini-series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team.
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Perspective - Blog
The El Niño year and impact on subsidence claims
Insurers should be bracing for a wave of subsidence claims arising from the increasingly warm weather. The UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has declared that an El Niño climate event is in progress, which helps explain why June 2023 was the hottest on record in the UK.
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Perspective - Blog
Building on renewable energy #3 – Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic digestion is the process by which biodegradable materials are broken down in a controlled environment. Whilst being broken down, the materials emit gas (which can be used as a source of renewable energy), and produce heat (which can also be harnessed on or near-to site). The process also leaves a waste material (digestate), which can be used as fertiliser, contributing to the circular economy.
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Profile
Perspective - Blog
No bouncing back for directors
Banned! Fraudsters! – Terms used by the Insolvency Service for directors who abused the government backed loan scheme which was put in place to help businesses struggling during the pandemic.
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Perspective - Publication
The Week That Was – 28 June 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was – 21 June 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was – 14 June 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was – 7 June 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was – 31 May 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was – 24 May 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was – 17 May 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was – 10 May 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was – 3 May 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was – 26 April 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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Perspective - Blog
Court considers requirements for a condition precedent to litigation in Local Authority application
In Lancashire Schools SPC Phase 2 Ltd v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd [2024] EWHC 37 (TCC) a local authority failed in its application to have the claim against it stayed or struck out on the basis of non-compliance with a contractual dispute resolution mechanism.
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Perspective - Publication
JCT 2024 has landed! This is the ideal time to update your contracts
The JCT 2024 suite of contracts has arrived, with the Design and Build Contract being the first to be released.
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Perspective - Publication
The Week That Was – 19 April 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was – 12 April 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was – 5 April 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 28 March 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 22 March 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 15 March 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 8 March 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The Week That Was - 1 March 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The week that was - 23 February 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The week that was - 16 February 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The week that was - 9 February 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The week that was - 2 February 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The week that was - 26 January 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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The week that was - 19 January 2024
Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
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