Karen Hendy > RPC > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The corporate team at RPC represents an impressive and expanding client roster, spanning the retail and consumer, insurance, financial services, technology, and media industries. Retail and technology expert Karen Hendy – who heads the practice – focuses on international transactions for both public and private companies. James Mee has extensive experience acting for insurers and private equity clients on M&A, including disposals. Neil Brown handles large M&A transactions and joint ventures for clients from the sports and technology sectors, while Jeremy Cunningham is recommended for cross-border private equity transactions across the US, Europe, and Asia. Other key figures include Japan desk head Nigel Collins.

Showcasing ‘deep sector expertise’, the team at RPC has a sizeable team with a strong client base that spans luxury fashion brands, high street restaurant chains, and multinational beverage conglomerates. The firm is noted for . Headed up by Jeremy Drew, the team advises on both contentious and transactional work, including IP infringement trials, shareholder buy-outs and strategic M&A, as well as commercial advice concerning campaigns. Karen Hendy co-heads the Retail and Consumer Group, advising widely on a host of corporate issues. Other key figures include Ciara Cullen, who is noted for her expertise in IP and technology issues and has been praised for being ‘consistently excellent’.