RPC excels in insurance law, with a strong track-record in liability and professional indemnity policies and in regularly handling fatalities arising from gross negligence and corporate manslaughter. The practice is part of the firm’s wider regulatory offering, and works closely with its corporate, construction and commercial disputes departments in particular. Led by Gavin Reese and Fiona Hahlo, the group’s comprehensive expertise covers both contentious and regulatory matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A very strong regulatory team with huge experience in dealing with high-profile and sensitive health and safety cases.'

  • 'There is no case too difficult that the RPC team cannot handle with aplomb.'

  • 'Provide a seamless and first-class service in all aspects of fatal accident cases including inquest representation, civil claims and health and safety prosecutions.’

  • ‘Gavin Reese is an outstanding lawyer. His tactical judgment is unmatched in the profession and he is an asset in every case in which he is instructed.'

  • ‘Focused and comprehensive approach and always pragmatic.’

Work highlights

  • Providing a client with ongoing advice relating to a number of health & safety matters, most recently helping them navigate a Freedom of Information request from the HSE.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gavin Reese, Fiona Hahlo

Other key lawyers

Steven Aitken