Well regarded for its niche position in insurance-related transactions, RPC is routinely sought out by domestic and multinational management teams. Practice head David Wallis has a broad understanding of UK and US markets, frequently advising on big-ticket leveraged buy-outs and multijurisdictional disposals. Beyond the insurance sector, James Mee advises on transactions in the financial services, tech, retail and sports and leisure spaces, while Jeremy Cunningham is recognised for his wide-ranging cross-border practice. Chris Brierley is a go-to figure for private M&A, while Ben Magahy combines transactional skill with expertise in corporate governance.
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Key clients
- AgriBriefing
- Asta
- Ebury
- Axcel
- JRJ Group
- Preservation Capital Partners
- Keyhaven Capital
- Beat Capital Partners
- Howden Group and Howden Ventures
Work highlights
- Advising listed PE investor BP Marsh & Partners on the £380m sale to Kentro Limited, a London-based insurance industry investment group.
- Advising former Sun Life CEO Dean Lamble on his return to the market, backed by Epiris.
- Advised Apax-and GTCR- backed AssuredPartners UK & Ireland on its acquisitions of Romero Group and CIA Insurance.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Wallis, James Mee