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Fast-growing IP and tech practice at RPC welcomes Caroline Tuck as Partner

Published on 16 Oct 2023. By Caroline Tuck, Partner

International law firm RPC is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Tuck as a Partner in its Intellectual Property and Technology (IP & Tech) team. Caroline Tuck joins RPC from Deloitte, where she was a Director in the Disputes team.

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Legal claims against banks expected following collapse in Sterling

Published on 06 Dec 2022.

Legal disputes between banks and their business customers are expected following the collapse in the value of sterling against the U.S. Dollar and the volatility of other currencies, says international law firm RPC.

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Equality Act recognises there is no comparable situation to pregnancy discrimination…so why is menopause treated differently?

Published on 26 Jan 2023.

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

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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