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.

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Key clients

  • Frasers Group
  • Howden Group
  • MS Amlin
  • EY
  • Ebury
  • Premiership Women's Rugby
  • Toshiba Tech Corp
  • Wireless Social Holdings
  • Saracens Rugby Club
  • DG Innovate
  • Zevero

Work highlights

  • Advising Aviva on its acquisition of Lloyd's underwriting syndicate Probitas, marking Aviva's return to Lloyd's of London after 24 years.
  • Advising all nine participating clubs in relation to the formation of Premiership Women's Rugby.
  • Advising the founder of Tropic Skincare on her buy-out of an investor.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nigel Collins
Nigel Collins
RPC

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Karen Hendy

Other key lawyers

James Mee, Neil Brown, Nigel Collins, Jeremy Cunningham, Emily McGregor