Mark Crichard
RPCHighlighted for its capabilities in the insurance and financial services sectors, RPC is geared to handle M&A, outsourcing, and technology contracts. Jeremy Drew heads the firm’s TMT team, Mark Crichard is proficient in AI, Saas, and systems procurement, while Charles Buckworth is noted for his strength in IT transactions. Helen Armstrong is particularly focused on technology and outsourcing disputes, and Caroline Tuck handles commercial and corporate disputes. Nigel Wilson is well-versed in procurement projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is highly engaged and worked intimately with my team to really understand our dispute. Caroline Tuck in particular was exceptional.’
- ‘Caroline Tuck is curious, compassionate, caring, and competent.’
- ‘They care about the clients and work to understand the "why" behind the "what".’
- ‘The practice always hits the right balance between delivering exactly what we ask for and need, but also looking round corners for issues we have not thought of.’
- ‘They are very good at working tight deadlines, highly communicative, and technically strong.’
Key clients
- Meta
- WaveOptics
- LINK Scheme
- eClerx
- Zensar Technologies UK Ltd
- Travel Ledger
- RSA
- Gist
- Ebury
Work highlights
- Advising global insurer RSA on a new agreement with Wipro, under which Wipro will help accelerate RSA’s migration to the cloud.
- Representing Google as a defendant in the highly publicised litigation before the Competition Appeal Tribunal involving Epic Games and the world-famous esports title ‘Fortnite’.
- Providing a "virtual" in-house legal function for major technology and business process outsourcing provider eClerx group.
Lawyers
Leading individuals: IT
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Charles Buckworth
RPCPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Crichard, Jeremy Drew