RPC Rankings
RPC has been ranked as TOP-TIER in 8 practice areas and been recommended in 38 further practice areas in The Legal 500 United Kingdom - 2025 Edition.
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| 1 | London > Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts | RPC | Commercial contracts | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | Commercial contracts | |||||
| 1 | London > Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts | RPC | Editorial commentary | Tom Purton | Oliver Bray; Paul Joukador; Ciara Cullen; Charles Buckworth; Eleanor Harley | Link Scheme Ltd and Link Scheme Holdings Ltd, Azzurri Group, Digi2al Limited, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Gist Limited, Shepherd Neame, Pizza Express, McArthurGlen UK Limited, Meta, Clubhouse Group, eClerx, Royal & Sun Alliance, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BOC Limited, Markel Group, Marks and Spencer, News UK, Which?, We Buy Any Car Limited, Bloomsbury Publishing, Zensar Technology, Dustphotonics, Kisters, BMS, Burgh Island, Checkatrade, Office Space in Town, National Car Parks Limited (NCP), Insightful Technology, ABinBev, Ingersoll Rand, Waterstones, Beyond Bamboo | Advised Shepherd Neame on its new warehousing and logistics agreement with GXO. Advised LINK on the roll-out of automated deposits as a new transaction type within the LINK Scheme. Advised Digi2al on the outsourcing by the Royal Navy of its agile software development services globally. | RPC houses a ‘dynamic team with in-depth knowledge across different sectors‘, which advises on the full range of commercial contracts, from franchise agreements to supply agreements. The team operates in both the private and public sectors, counting leading hospitals and technology, retail, media and financial services companies among its clients. The practice is led by Tom Purton, who advises on joint ventures and other collaboration agreements, and is heavily involved in the group’s outsourcing agreements. Oliver Bray; Paul Joukador, who is skilled in advising both customers and suppliers on contracts relating to service agreements, supply chains and operations, and digital transformation projects; Ciara Cullan; Charles Buckworth, who is extremely active in the financial services industries; and Eleanor Harley are other key team members. | London | Corporate and commercial | Commercial contracts | ||
| London > Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts > Hall of Fame | RPC | Oliver Bray | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Oliver Bray - RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | Commercial contracts | |||||
| London > Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts > Hall of Fame | RPC | Tom Purton | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Tom Purton - RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | Commercial contracts | |||||
| London > Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Charles Buckworth | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Charles Buckworth - RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | Commercial contracts | |||||
| London > Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Ciara Cullen | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Ciara Cullen - RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | Commercial contracts | |||||
| 2 | London > Corporate and commercial > Customs and excise | RPC | Customs and excise | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | Customs and excise | |||||
| 2 | London > Corporate and commercial > Customs and excise | RPC | Editorial commentary | Adam Craggs | Michelle Sloane; Harry Smith; Liam McKay | Frasers Group PLC (Sports Direct), Universal Cycles Ltd | Advising a Plc in a high value excise duty dispute concerning alcohol exports. Assisting Universal Cycles in a high-value dispute regarding anti-dumping duty, customs duty and VAT. Advising members of the Bonded Warehousekeepers Association on customs and excise duty issues. | Well-versed in high-profile disputes regarding customs duties and anti-dumping duties, RPC offers full-service tax dispute advice. The tax disputes resolution group also assists in all aspects of HMRC investigations and public law challenges against HMRC. With vast experience in direct and indirect tax dispute resolution, including customs and excise disputes, team leader Adam Craggs‘ practice centers on inquiries and criminal tax investigations. Michelle Sloane is an expert in tax dispute resolution and has particular expertise with VAT, customs and excise duty disputes. Harry Smith and Liam McKay cover a range of direct and indirect tax disputes across a range of sectors. | London | Corporate and commercial | Customs and excise | ||
| London > Corporate and commercial > Customs and excise > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Michelle Sloane | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Michelle Sloane - RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | Customs and excise | |||||
| London > Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets – small-mid cap > Firms to watch | RPC | James Channo | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | With the arrival of James Channo from legacy firm Ince in September 2023, RPC’s growing equity capital markets team is increasingly well-positioned to act for both Main Market- and AIM-listed issuers on their private and public fundraising activities. | London | Corporate and commercial | Equity capital markets – small-mid cap | |||||
| 5 | London > Corporate and commercial > Financial services: contentious | RPC | Financial services: contentious | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | Financial services: contentious | |||||
| 5 | London > Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory | RPC | Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory | |||||
| 5 | London > Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory | RPC | Editorial commentary | Matthew Griffith | Whitney Simpson; Jonathan Charwat | LINK Scheme, Frasers Group, Integra, Inigo, Hiscox, Fidelis, Lifetime Pet Cover Limited | Advising Endurance (Sompo) and other insurers and brokers on large scale consumer duty implementation and compliance projects including training and assisting with updating internal systems, controls/policies, customer documentation and contracts with third parties. Advised London Innovation Underwriters Limited in connection with its proposed IPO on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. Advising LINK Scheme, the UK payment system, on general advisory matters in relation to commercial, tech, outsourcing, regulatory, payment systems, data, competition, restructuring and insolvency, litigation and public law. | RPC showcases ‘impressive expertise and knowledge’ of insurance regulatory mandates, with key clients including insurers, brokers and MGAs, in addition to retail banks, credit card issuers, short term lenders and asset finance providers. Matthew Griffith leads the team and focuses on insurance regulatory matters, as well as post-Brexit issues, while Whitney Simpson is noted for her expertise in the payment services and consumer credit sectors. Jonathan Charwat is another key contact in the group. | London | Corporate and commercial | Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory | ||
| 4 | London > Corporate and commercial > M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m | RPC | M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m | |||||
| 4 | London > Corporate and commercial > M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m | RPC | Editorial commentary | Karen Hendy | James Mee; Neil Brown; Nigel Collins; Jeremy Cunningham; Emily McGregor | Frasers Group, Howden Group, MS Amlin, EY, Ebury, Premiership Women's Rugby, Toshiba Tech Corp, Wireless Social Holdings, Saracens Rugby Club, DG Innovate, Zevero | 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. | 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. | London | Corporate and commercial | M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m | ||
| London > Corporate and commercial > M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m > Leading partners | RPC | Nigel Collins | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Nigel Collins - RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m | |||||
| London > Corporate and commercial > M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m > Leading partners | RPC | Karen Hendy | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Karen Hendy - RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m | |||||
| 4 | London > Corporate and commercial > Partnership | RPC | Partnership | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | Partnership | |||||
| 5 | London > Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £500m) | RPC | Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £500m) | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £500m) | |||||
| 5 | London > Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £500m) | RPC | Editorial commentary | David Wallis; James Mee | Chris Brierley; Ben Magahy | AgriBriefing, Asta, Ebury, Axcel, JRJ Group, Preservation Capital Partners, Keyhaven Capital, Beat Capital Partners, Howden Group and Howden Ventures | 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. | 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. | London | Corporate and commercial | Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £500m) | ||
| 2 | London > Corporate and commercial > VAT and indirect tax | RPC | VAT and indirect tax | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | VAT and indirect tax | |||||
| 2 | London > Corporate and commercial > VAT and indirect tax | RPC | Editorial commentary | Adam Craggs | Robert Waterson; Keziah Mastin; Michelle Sloane; Harry Smith | Metropolitan International School Ltd, Newcastle United Football Club, Frasers Group PLC (Sports Direct), Universal Cycles | Acting for Universal Cycles Limited on a customs matter concerning the application of Anti-Dumping Duty, Customs Duty and VAT on the importation of bicycles from South-East Asia. Acting for Newcastle United FC in relation to a dispute with HMRC stemming from an enquiry into agents' fees that started with a dawn raid. Acting for Sports Direct in relation to a cross-border VAT matter concerning distance sales. | Full-service firm RPC provides its clients with extensive tax expertise, and has particular strength in disputes, including investigations and judicial review cases. The team is distinguished by its aptitude in the sports and entertainment sectors. Adam Craggs sits at the head of the practice and specialises in criminal tax investigations regarding alleged VAT fraud. Robert Waterson is a highlight of the team and regularly works on cross-border VAT disputes and regularly leads negotiations with tax authorities. Michelle Sloane is highlighted for her experience handling HMRC investigations and prosecutions. | London | Corporate and commercial | VAT and indirect tax | ||
| London > Corporate and commercial > VAT and indirect tax > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Michelle Sloane | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Michelle Sloane – RPC | London | Corporate and commercial | VAT and indirect tax | |||||
| 2 | London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil | RPC | Fraud: civil | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Crime, fraud and licensing | Fraud: civil | |||||
| 2 | London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil | RPC | Editorial commentary | Tom Hibbert | Jonathan Cary; Alan Williams; Jake Hardy; Dan Wyatt; Chris Whitehouse; Tim Potts; Adam Forster; Jodie Egan; Neville Byford | Loreley Financing (Jersey) No 30, Siam Commercial Bank Public Company, Steenbok, Hua She Asset Management (Shanghai), IIFL Wealth, NTT Cloud Communications | Acted for Loreley 30 in relation to the credit quality of a Credit Suisse collateralised debt obligation, which was said to be tainted by residential mortgage-backed securities-related misconduct. Successfully defended one of Thailand's largest banks in a fraud and conspiracy claim (with a pleaded value of $2-3bn). Acted for Ukrainian billionaire businessman Kostyantin Zhevago in relation to claims brought by WWRT (in a case that considers the impact of the war in Ukraine on its availability as a forum for dispute resolution). | RPC‘s ‘standout fraud litigators’ are routinely sought out to handle multiple, large-scale cases. In addition to representing corporations, financial institutions and states, the 44-lawyer-strong practice is engaged by HNW individuals for substantial fraud claims in the English courts, and at global levels, the team acts in heavyweight corporate investigations and fraud-related disputes all over the world. Tom Hibbert‘s recent experience includes a multi-jurisdictional conspiracy claim; Jonathan Cary has significant experience in disputes containing fraud aspects; Alan Williams‘ wide-ranging caseload encompasses asset recovery and fraud cases; Jake Hardy has extensive experience in civil fraud actions involving financial markets participants and products; and international civil fraud disputes specialist Dan Wyatt has ‘carved out a market-leading presence in crypto fraud’. Other active practitioners are Chris Whitehouse, who acts in cryptoasset disputes; Tim Potts, whose experience includes disputes concerning widely publicised frauds; Adam Forster, whose civil fraud expertise covers asset tracing, freezing and recovery work; and Jodie Egan, a specialist in civil fraud matters featuring cross-border issues. In June 2024, the team received further reinforcement, welcoming Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s former civil fraud head Neville Byford. | London | Crime, fraud and licensing | Fraud: civil | ||
| London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil > Leading associates | RPC | Chris Whitehouse | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Chris Whitehouse - RPC | London | Crime, fraud and licensing | Fraud: civil | |||||
| London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Dan Wyatt | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Dan Wyatt - RPC | London | Crime, fraud and licensing | Fraud: civil | |||||
| 5 | London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals) | RPC | Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals) | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Crime, fraud and licensing | Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals) | |||||
| 5 | London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals) | RPC | Editorial commentary | Adam Craggs | Michelle Sloane; Sam Tate | Acting for multiple high-net-worth individuals in a range of HMRC criminal investigations, including into alleged tax fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, fraud by false representation and cross-border fraud. Representing individuals in criminal investigations and prosecutions, including matters related to HMRC, the SFO, Police, UK Border Force, The Gambling Commission, and The National Crime Agency, including matters with cross-border jurisdictions involved. | Adam Craggs heads up the white-collar and financial crime offering at RPC, which stands out for its strength in tax fraud-related HRMC proceedings. Craggs has specialist expertise in criminal tax investigations and prosecutions, and attracts praise for his ‘unmatched level of experience‘. Also in the core team are Sam Tate, noted for his deferred prosecution agreements expertise, and the ‘fantastic‘ Michelle Sloane, who is dual qualified in New Zealand and England and Wales; Sloane takes point on duty fraud and missing trader intra-community fraud matters. | London | Crime, fraud and licensing | Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals) | |||
| 2 | London > Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail | RPC | Banking litigation: investment and retail | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Dispute resolution | Banking litigation: investment and retail | |||||
| 2 | London > Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail | RPC | Editorial commentary | Simon Hart | Tom Hibbert; Jonathan Cary; Alan Williams; Chris Ross; Jake Hardy; Charlotte Henschen; Alexandra Shearer; Nadia Asfour; Daniel Hemming; Charlotte Henschen; Davina Given; Emma West; Christopher Wheatley | Loreley Financing (Jersey) No 30 Limited, Frasers Group, Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited, Adderstone Group Limited, Premia UK Holdings, Essar entities, IIFL Wealth, K1 Chambers LLP, Utmost International Isle of Man Limited, Utmost PanEurope DAC, UniCredit Bank AG | Defended one of Thailand's largest banks successfully in a fraud and conspiracy claim with a pleaded value of $2-3bn following a 19-week trial in the Commercial Court. Representing Frasers Group in a claim against Morgan Stanley for the losses occasioned by moving derivatives, post close-out, as well as loss of profits that would have been earned from continued trading of the derivatives had the client not been forced to move its positions away from the financial institutions. Advised Loreley 30 on the credit quality of the Collateralised Debt Obligation from Credit Suisse which was said to be tainted by the residential mortgage-backed securities misconduct. | As a prominent conflict-free firm, RPC represents a diverse clientele of sovereign states, foreign regional banks, asset managers, and high-net-worth individuals. Its broad disputes practice spans debt and equity markets, funds, and structured products, as well as sanctions, crypto, and fraud cases. Contentious restructuring and insolvency matters are another focal point for the ‘top-notch’ group. Tom Hibbert is the firm’s global head of commercial disputes, while Simon Hart leads the banking and financial services disputes team, with particular expertise in contentious restructurings and fraud and asset tracing litigation. Jonathan Cary excels in disputes against large financial institutions and has developed a specialism in crypto disputes. Alan Williams and Chris Ross play key roles in financial disputes with cross-border elements. Jake Hardy is active in disputes related to financial products, fund investments, and trade and asset finance. | London | Dispute resolution | Banking litigation: investment and retail | ||
| London > Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail > Hall of Fame | RPC | Tom Hibbert | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Tom Hibbert - RPC | London | Dispute resolution | Banking litigation: investment and retail | |||||
| London > Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail > Leading partners | RPC | Simon Hart | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Simon Hart - RPC | London | Dispute resolution | Banking litigation: investment and retail | |||||
| 3 | London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium | RPC | Commercial litigation: premium | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Dispute resolution | Commercial litigation: premium | |||||
| 3 | London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium | RPC | Editorial commentary | Geraldine Elliott; Tom Hibbert | Simon Hart; Davina Given; Charlotte Henschen; Caroline Tuck; Emma West; Chris Wheatley; Matt Evans; Nadia Asfour; Dan Hemming; Rupert Boswell; Davina Given; Sean Cannon; Tim Potts | Loreley Financing (Jersey) No. 30 Limited, Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited, Google LLC, Frasers, Utmost International Isle of Man, Sinequa SAS, Kostyantin Zhevago, The AA, Bonhams | Successfully defended one of Thailand's largest banks in a fraud and conspiracy claim with a pleaded value of $2-3bn, following a 19-week trial in the Commercial Court. Acting on behalf of Google in the defence of a claim brought by Epic Games on the basis of abuse of dominant position in the Android app distribution market and in-app payment processing market. Defending a life insurance provider in two group claims, brought by hundreds of claimants which alleged that Utmost told policyholders there was no chance their policies could lose all of their value and that it failed to tell policyholders about certain commissions paid in respect of their policies. | RPC‘s broad commercial litigation practice ranges from technology to banking to fraud disputes. The team has also noted a recent increase in group litigation, particularly in the technology and retail sectors. Practice head Geraldine Elliott is a ‘seasoned litigator’ and an expert in shareholder and joint venture disputes, as well as warranty claims and asset and financial recovery. Specialising in financial litigation, Simon Hart handles disputes related to derivative products, lending arrangements and restructuring and insolvency. Charlotte Henschen represents clients in contractual disputes and civil fraud claims. The team was strengthened by the addition of Caroline Tuck from Deloitte in October 2023. | London | Dispute resolution | Commercial litigation: premium | ||
| London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium > Hall of Fame | RPC | Geraldine Elliott | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Geraldine Elliott - RPC | London | Dispute resolution | Commercial litigation: premium | |||||
| London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium > Leading partners | RPC | Tom Hibbert | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Tom Hibbert - RPC | London | Dispute resolution | Commercial litigation: premium | |||||
| 4 | London > Dispute resolution > Competition litigation | RPC | Competition litigation | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Dispute resolution | Competition litigation | |||||
| 4 | London > Dispute resolution > Competition litigation | RPC | Editorial commentary | Chris Ross | Melanie Musgrave; Leonia Chesterfield | Frasers Group, Google, LINK Scheme, NHS Scotland, Soft Construct | Acting for Google in its defence of the collective action being brought in the CAT relating to the Google Play Store. Advising NHS bodies in an action for damages brought against the manufacturer of a cardiovascular drug. Acting for Google defending a claim brought in the CAT by Epic Games. | RPC is equipped to advise on collective proceedings involving consumer classes and IP and technology disputes. The team provides effective representation to both claimants and defendants and is a key adviser to well established tech companies. Solicitor Advocate Chris Ross is skilled in the strategy of both claimant and defendant competition litigation. Melanie Musgrave oversees a number of competition investigations and advises on competition damages claims. Leonia Chesterfield undertakes competition litigation at every level of the UK judicial system. | London | Dispute resolution | Competition litigation | ||
| 4 | London > Dispute resolution > International arbitration | RPC | International arbitration | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Dispute resolution | International arbitration | |||||
| 4 | London > Dispute resolution > International arbitration | RPC | Editorial commentary | Shai Wade; Jonathan Wood | Tatiana Minaeva; Kirtan Prasad; Fred Kuchlin; Adam Forster; Anna Riquetti | Kout Food Group, OMV Gas Marketing and Trading, Hua She Asset Management (Shanghai) | Representing Kout Food Group in a dispute over the alleged ongoing use of the brand of a restaurant operating in the Middle East. Acting for a number of AT1 bondholders who were impacted by the emergency takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS that was announced in March 2023, the matter involving claims against Switzerland for breaches of its international treaty obligations to foreign investors. Acting for Hua She Asset Management (Shanghai) in the enforcement in England of an arbitral award made by the Shanghai International Economic and Trade Commission (SHIAC) in October 2020. | RPC‘s ‘incredibly strong international arbitration department' comprises experts in energy, insurance, international trade and banking disputes, as well as investment arbitrations and large-scale enforcement proceedings. Shai Wade is ‘a superb arbitration lawyer’, while Jonathan Wood is a veteran international arbitration expert. The next line of key practitioners features investor-state arbitration practice head Tatiana Minaeva, who is ‘destined for great things’, as well as Kirtan Prasad, Fred Kuchlin, Adam Forster and Anna Riquetti. Paul Baker left the firm in 2023. | London | Dispute resolution | International arbitration | ||
| London > Dispute resolution > International arbitration > Hall of Fame | RPC | Jonathan Wood | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Jonathan Wood - RPC | London | Dispute resolution | International arbitration | |||||
| London > Dispute resolution > International arbitration > Leading associates | RPC | Kirtan Prasad | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Kirtan Prasad – RPC | London | Dispute resolution | International arbitration | |||||
| London > Dispute resolution > International arbitration > Leading partners | RPC | Shai Wade | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Shai Wade - RPC | London | Dispute resolution | International arbitration | |||||
| 3 | London > Dispute resolution > Professional discipline | RPC | Professional discipline | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Dispute resolution | Professional discipline | |||||
| 3 | London > Dispute resolution > Professional discipline | RPC | Editorial commentary | Graham Reid; Robert Morris | Dorothy Flower; Davina Given; Tom Wild; Ben Goodier; Sian Morgan; Rachael Healey; George Smith; Emma Wherry; Eleanor Kilner; Tom Wild; James Davies | RPC‘s 20-strong professional practices group focuses on regulatory issues concerning legal services, insolvency practitioners, accountants, architects, and healthcare professionals. Its workload covers a range of contentious areas, including internal and regulatory investigations, regulatory reporting obligations, and disciplinary proceedings. The group is co-led by Graham Reid, who ‘lives up to his reputation’; and Robert Morris, who specialises in claims against accountants, financial professionals and insurance brokers. The practice further includes Dorothy Flower, who assists GMC and HCPC-investigated individuals; Davina Given, an expert in financial services and accountancy disciplinary matters; and Tom Wild, who is ‘destined for greatness’. | London | Dispute resolution | Professional discipline | ||||
| 2 | London > Dispute resolution > Tax litigation and investigations | RPC | Tax litigation and investigations | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Dispute resolution | Tax litigation and investigations | |||||
| 2 | London > Dispute resolution > Tax litigation and investigations | RPC | Editorial commentary | Adam Craggs | Michelle Sloane; Harry Smith | Frasers Group PLC, Universal Cycles, Newcastle United Football Club, Steven Hoey, Clipperton & Lloyd | Acting for Newcastle United FC in relation to a multi-faceted dispute with HMRC stemming from an enquiry into agents' fees that started with a dawn raid. Acting for Universal Cycles Limited on a long-running customs matter concerning the application of Anti-Dumping Duty, Customs Duty and VAT on the importation of bicycles from South-East Asia. Acting for Stephen Hoey on an appeal to the Supreme Court concerning the tax treatment of employee benefit trusts and the operation of the PAYE system. | RPC covers tax investigations, litigation, and judicial review cases, with a strong ADR offering. The group benefits from including multiple former HMRC members, lending expertise in the full range of civil and criminal tax procedures. Adam Craggs leads, and has longstanding experience in direct and indirect tax disputes. Craggs is highly active as a thought leader, lecturing and writing extensively on tax matters. Michelle Sloane has key strength in criminal tax matters, and is active on behalf of both individuals and corporates. Harry Smith brings experience working within HMRC, and has broad sector expertise. | London | Dispute resolution | Tax litigation and investigations | ||
| London > Dispute resolution > Tax litigation and investigations > Leading partners | RPC | Michelle Sloane | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Michelle Sloane –RPC | London | Dispute resolution | Tax litigation and investigations | |||||
| 3 | London > Employment > Employers | RPC | Employers | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Employment | Employers | |||||
| 3 | London > Employment > Employers | RPC | Editorial commentary | Patrick Brodie | Kelly Thomson | Associated Newspapers (Daily Mail etc), SportsDirect.com Retail, The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Frasers Group plc, NCP, Essity (a Swedish headquartered leading global consumer goods company), Zensar Technologies, Agent Provocateur, GIST, Studio Retail Limited, Evans Cycles, Link Scheme Ltd and Link Scheme Holdings Ltd, Shepherd Neame, Flannels, Missguided Retail Limited, Vantage Power, Egon Zehnder, Times Media Limited, 11:FS | Advising England Lacrosse, the National Governing Body for lacrosse in England on the critical and charged issue of gender participation in sport, and the sport's transgender policy. Advising the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau) in its appeal to the Court of Appeal about the limit of state immunity in relation to employment and personal injury. Advising the Frasers Group on its portfolio of workforce related matters from claims to major transformation programmes. | Patrick Brodie at RPC is well-regarded for his work in the field of diplomatic and state immunity, modern slavery and restrictive covenants, and is also sought out for his expertise in breach of contract litigation. Brodie regularly appears in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Recently, he has also been advising on numerous senior executive investigations (including allegations of harassment and bullying). Kelly Thomson is recognised for her work on workforce diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. | London | Employment | Employers | ||
| London > Employment > Employers > Leading partners | RPC | Patrick Brodie | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Patrick Brodie - RPC | London | Employment | Employers | |||||
| London > Employment > Employers > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Kelly Thomson | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Kelly Thomson - RPC | London | Employment | Employers | |||||
| 2 | London > Employment > Health and safety | RPC | Health and safety | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Employment | Health and safety | |||||
| 2 | London > Employment > Health and safety | RPC | Editorial commentary | Gavin Reese | Mamata Dutta; Fiona Hahlo; Steven Aitken; Thom Lumley | AXA XL | Acting for a client which was involved in the refurbishment works at Grenfell Tower, which is now being considered as part of an investigation by the Metropolitan Police and a Public Inquiry. Representing a director in an investigation by the HSE following an incident where an employee was exposed to an electrical shock while installing an electrical panel. Representing a client which is being investigated by the HSE following an incident which caused the death of two employees whilst an HGV was being unloaded. | RPC is noted as being ‘the ultimate go-to firm for catastrophic and fatal injury cases’ and is well placed to handle the related criminal investigations. The circumstances of the cases the team handles range from RTAs, to building collapses and explosions, to matters of gross negligence; the team also leverages the firm’s regulatory expertise to handle health and safety regulatory work. Mamata Dutta is a key practitioner in the team, noted for her ‘very strong intellect and emotional sensitivity’, while Gavin Reese helms the offering and ‘exudes gravitas and knowledge’. Thom Lumley bolstered the practice after joining from Plexus Legal Gateway in September 2023. | London | Employment | Health and safety | ||
| London > Employment > Health and safety > Leading partners | RPC | Gavin Reese | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Gavin Reese - RPC | London | Employment | Health and safety | |||||
| London > Employment > Health and safety > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Mamata Dutta | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Mamata Dutta - RPC | London | Employment | Health and safety | |||||
| 6 | London > Finance > Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans | RPC | Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Finance | Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans | |||||
| 6 | London > Finance > Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans | RPC | Editorial commentary | Sukh Ahark | Edward Colville | AIG, Frasers Group, Downing LLP, Demica, Ebury, Close Brothers, Integrity International Group, Adient plc, Beyond Bamboo | Advising leading retailer Frasers Group on financing issues in relation to various acquisitions, including amendments to a £200m HSBC securitisation and related debt and security issues for the newly-acquired Studio Retail Group, and reorganising group financing following the acquisition from JD Sports Fashion plc of 13 companies comprising various premium fashion brands. Advising insurance giant AIG on its financing arrangements for its Lloyd's syndicate, a complex and cross-jurisdictional transaction involving multiple facilities from six international banks including Citibank, ING, Lloyds Bank and Mizuho, with a total transaction value of over $600m. | Acting on its own and also regularly alongside the corporate team, RPC is particularly adept at advising borrowers from areas of firmwide sector expertise, such as insurance and retail, on their funding requirements. Edward Colville is ‘on top of new law developments’, particularly as these relate to the highly regulated field of insurance finance. Sukh Ahark heads the team. | London | Finance | Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans | ||
| 8 | London > Finance > Corporate restructuring & insolvency | RPC | Corporate restructuring & insolvency | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Finance | Corporate restructuring & insolvency | |||||
| 8 | London > Finance > Corporate restructuring & insolvency | RPC | Editorial commentary | Finella Fogarty | Paul Bagon; Tim Moynihan | Kroll, LINK, Interpath, Frasers Group, FRP Advisory, Grant Thornton | Advising the joint administrators (individuals from Kroll) in connection with the administrations of various property development companies (including the owner of the significant brownfield site at Hounslow Cavalry Barracks and of the Cheshunt Lakeside Development). Acting for Frasers Group on a number of high-profile distressed retail opportunities and restructurings throughout the year. Advising LINK, one of the UK's largest ATM networks, in respect of its resolution planning. | Headed by Finella Fogarty, RPC delivers ‘user-friendly and cost-effective’ advice across a range of restructuring and insolvency mandates, and is particularly ‘adept at navigating fractured stakeholder dynamics’. The team, which also includes retail specialist Tim Moynihan, has developed particular skill in recent years in advising on mandates in this sector, including guiding funds on distressed opportunities. | London | Finance | Corporate restructuring & insolvency | ||
| 4 | London > Industry focus > Life sciences and healthcare | RPC | Life sciences and healthcare | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Industry focus | Life sciences and healthcare | |||||
| 4 | London > Industry focus > Life sciences and healthcare | RPC | Editorial commentary | Dorothy Flower | Florence Page; Emma Kislingbury | Acted for an orthopaedic implant manufacturer in the large-scale metal-on-metal hip litigation in England and Wales which concluded with a judgment in favour of the manufacturers in 2018. | The medical and life sciences team at RPC is known for its strength in product liability work, pre-marketing approval mandates and commercial and injury disputes arising from clinical trials. Described as a ‘doyenne of the field’, Dorothy Flower leads the practice. She is praised for her experience in dealing with ‘medical devices and all aspects of cosmetic surgery’. Florence Page and Emma Kislingbury provide key support to Flower. | London | Industry focus | Life sciences and healthcare | |||
| London > Industry focus > Life sciences and healthcare > Leading partners | RPC | Dorothy Flower | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Dorothy Flower - RPC | London | Industry focus | Life sciences and healthcare | |||||
| 1 | London > Industry focus > Retail and consumer | RPC | Retail and consumer | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Industry focus | Retail and consumer | |||||
| 1 | London > Industry focus > Retail and consumer | RPC | Editorial commentary | Jeremy Drew; Karen Hendy | Ciara Cullen; Sarah Mountain; Edward Colville | Stella McCartney, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Tropic Skincare, Dreams, AB InBev, PizzaExpress, Frasers Group, Fever-Tree PLC, Reckitt, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Irish Distillers, SSP Group, Missguided, The Whiskey Exchange, Gist/M&S, Shiseido, Which?, Shepherd Neame, McArthurGlen, Beyond Bamboo, Skins IP Limited & Ors, Back Market | Advised the founder of Tropic Skincare on her buy-out of a 50% equity investor. Representing Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I in a multi-million pound High Court litigation in relation to the trading agreement entered into between Budweiser and JD Wetherspoon. Assisted PizzaExpress on key strategic advertising and marketing campaigns including the 2023 World Cup and flagship Christmas 2023 promotion campaign as well as 2024 National Pizza Day and Valentine Day Campaigns. | 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’. | London | Industry focus | Retail and consumer | ||
| London > Industry focus > Retail and consumer > Leading partners | RPC | Ciara Cullen | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Ciara Cullen - RPC | London | Industry focus | Retail and consumer | |||||
| London > Industry focus > Retail and consumer > Leading partners | RPC | Jeremy Drew | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Jeremy Drew - RPC | London | Industry focus | Retail and consumer | |||||
| London > Industry focus > Retail and consumer > Leading partners | RPC | Karen Hendy | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Karen Hendy - RPC | London | Industry focus | Retail and consumer | |||||
| 2 | London > Industry focus > TMT | RPC | TMT | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Industry focus | TMT | |||||
| 2 | London > Industry focus > TMT | RPC | Editorial commentary | Jeremy Drew | Oliver Bray; David Cran; Caroline Tuck; Joe Lippitt | Representing Google as defendant in the litigation before the Competition Appeal Tribunal involving Epic Games. Representing Associated Newspapers Limited in the libel action brought by the Duke of Sussex. | Praised by clients for its ‘practical approach’, RPC works with a number of high-profile clients, including global electronics companies, multinational technology conglomerates and the largest social media applications in the world. The team regularly advises on regulatory compliance, technology outsourcing, financing, M&A, and litigation, including defence-side engagements for tech multinationals in the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The team is led by Jeremy Drew, who advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters for tech clients. Oliver Bray is a ‘trusted adviser’ on regulatory investigations, digital and commercial contracts, data protection, intellectual property and content issues. Other key figures include Caroline Tuck, a specialist in outsourcing litigation, and David Cran, a technology disputes specialist who handles both litigation and arbitration proceedings. | London | Industry focus | TMT | |||
| London > Industry focus > TMT > Hall of Fame | RPC | Oliver Bray | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Oliver Bray - RPC | London | Industry focus | TMT | |||||
| London > Industry focus > TMT > Leading partners | RPC | David Cran | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | David Cran - RPC | London | Industry focus | TMT | |||||
| 3 | London > Insurance > Clinical negligence: defendant | RPC | Clinical negligence: defendant | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Insurance | Clinical negligence: defendant | |||||
| 3 | London > Insurance > Clinical negligence: defendant | RPC | Editorial commentary | Dorothy Flower | Sian Morgan | Avenues Healthcare Ltd, Axis, Beazley, CNA Hardy, Corvelia, CRG Medical Services Ltd, Exemplar Healthcare, GTD, HCRG Care Group Limited, HfT, Hiscox, IC24, MS Amlin, MYA Clinics Ltd, QBE, Renaissance Re, Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability, Royal Sun Alliance, Spire Healthcare plc, 18 Week Support | Acting for Cosmetic Surgeon / CAN Hardy &Allied World Assurance Company Europe DAC in the defense of a claim arising from rhinoplasty procedures performed in 2018 and 2019. Representing an independent ambulance service provider at the inquest into the death of a young male who died following a road collision. Acted for a GP practice in relation to the actions of a former GP involving the prescription of a drug to a woman which resulted in a severe allergic reaction. | Highlighted for its combination of ‘commercial sense and healthcare experience’, RPC’s medical and life sciences team operates in complex paediatric and obstetric cases, and advises on the full spectrum of catastrophic injury disputes, including psychiatric, cosmetic, cognitive and spinal injury claims. 'First-class lawyer and team leader' Dorothy Flower is noted for her extensive experience in fatal claims, inquests and cross-border cases. Praised for being 'able to quickly identify the key issues and see potential routes forward’, Sian Morgan is skilled in emergency health, pharmaceutical and misdiagnosis cases, in addition to catastrophic injuries. | London | Insurance | Clinical negligence: defendant | ||
| London > Insurance > Clinical negligence: defendant > Hall of Fame | RPC | Dorothy Flower | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Dorothy Flower - RPC | London | Insurance | Clinical negligence: defendant | |||||
| 2 | London > Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation | RPC | Insurance and reinsurance litigation | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Insurance | Insurance and reinsurance litigation | |||||
| 2 | London > Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation | RPC | Editorial commentary | Simon Laird | Victoria Sherratt; Toby Savage; James Wickes; Naomi Vary; Lucy Dyson; Ben Gold; Ollie Knox; Mike Newham; Will Jones; Tim Shepherd; Alys Jones; Daniel Walker | Probitas 1492, QBE, Arch, AIG UK, Liberty, Hiscox, Axis, AXA XL, Hamilton, Chaucer | Representing Fidelis in respect of claims brought by an aircraft leasing company, whose aircrafts have not been returned by Russian airlines after it sought to terminate leases following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Representing various insurers in pursuing a high-profile multi-party subrogated recovery action following a catastrophic fire in an elderly care residence. Acting for reinsurers GIC Re Syndicate 1947 in a coverage dispute following a fire where rectification costs were between $300 and $400m as against a declared valuation of circa $72m. | The contentious insurance practice at RPC, led by Simon Laird, continues to act for notable insurers in high-profile financial lines, property and international risk cases, covering a wide range of issues including D&O, BBB, EPL and W&I insurance. The property market group is led by Victoria Sherratt, who advises on coverage disputes, particularly business interruption and fraud claims. The international risks team is led by Toby Savage and handles energy, aviation, marine, political risk and trade credit disputes. James Wickes is an expert in W&I claims and other financial lines matters, while Naomi Vary specialises in political risk and trade credit insurance claims. For casualty matters, Lucy Dyson is the go-to, and Ollie Knox is active in shareholder claim. The firm also bolstered its professional and financial risks practice with the additions of Tim Shepherd and Alys Jones from Mayer Brown International LLP in April 2024. | London | Insurance | Insurance and reinsurance litigation | ||
| London > Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation > Leading partners | RPC | Victoria Sherratt | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Victoria Sherratt - RPC | London | Insurance | Insurance and reinsurance litigation | |||||
| London > Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation > Leading partners | RPC | James Wickes | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | James Wickes - RPC | London | Insurance | Insurance and reinsurance litigation | |||||
| London > Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Lucy Dyson | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Lucy Dyson - RPC | London | Insurance | Insurance and reinsurance litigation | |||||
| London > Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Naomi Vary | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Naomi Vary – RPC | London | Insurance | Insurance and reinsurance litigation | |||||
| 2 | London > Insurance > Insurance: corporate and regulatory | RPC | Insurance: corporate and regulatory | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Insurance | Insurance: corporate and regulatory | |||||
| 2 | London > Insurance > Insurance: corporate and regulatory | RPC | Editorial commentary | Matthew Griffith | James Mee; William Hogarth | MS Amlin, Asta Capital, Catalina, Howden Group and Howden Ventures, Assured Partners UK&I, Mosaic, AIG, Beat Capital Partners, Preservation Capital Partners and Optio Group, Markel | Advising Aviva on its acquisition of Lloyd's underwriting business Probitas, marking Aviva's return to Lloyd's of London after 24 years. Advised Apax and GTCR-backed AssuredPartners UK & Ireland, the leading international insurance broker, on its acquisitions including Romero Group (its largest transaction to date) and CIA Insurance. Advising listed PE investor BP Marsh & Partners on the £380m sale to Kentro Limited, a London-based insurance industry investment group. | RPC‘s ‘company market insurance knowledge and excellent transaction capability‘ sees it regularly instructed on ILS matters, M&A, reinsurance transactions and restructurings. The group has ample experience of handling insurance market M&A and refinancing transactions, particularly cross-border business transfers, portfolio transfers and renewal rights transfers. Matthew Griffith sits at the helm of the practice and is regularly engaged to advise on matters involving insurance regulation and post-Brexit related issues. James Mee is noted for his expertise in M&A, private equity and reinsurance transactions. William Hogarth is a specialist in regulatory and transactional mandates that include insurtech, parametric insurance and bespoke insurance solutions. | London | Insurance | Insurance: corporate and regulatory | ||
| London > Insurance > Insurance: corporate and regulatory > Leading partners | RPC | Matthew Griffiths | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Matthew Griffiths - RPC | London | Insurance | Insurance: corporate and regulatory | |||||
| London > Insurance > Insurance: corporate and regulatory > Leading partners | RPC | James Mee | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | James Mee - RPC | London | Insurance | Insurance: corporate and regulatory | |||||
| London > Insurance > Insurance: corporate and regulatory > Next Generation Partners | RPC | William Hogarth | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | William Hogarth - RPC | London | Insurance | Insurance: corporate and regulatory | |||||
| 4 | London > Insurance > Personal injury: defendant | RPC | Personal injury: defendant | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Insurance | Personal injury: defendant | |||||
| 4 | London > Insurance > Personal injury: defendant | RPC | Editorial commentary | Gavin Reese | Fiona Hahlo; Mamata Dutta; Thom Lumley | Acted for French cycling organisation and its insurer in connection with the death of a participant in an elite amateur cycle event. Acted for an arboricultural company that had carried out a survey of a tree that fell on an individual, causing catastrophic injuries. Instructed by the defendant's insurer to investigate a claim and advise on policy coverage and quantum, following a fall from a ladder causing spinal damage. | The general liability department at RPC fields ‘true industry experts’, with a particular focus on workplace injuries occurring in the media, leisure and construction industries. Department head Gavin Reese, commended for his ‘excellent negotiation skills’, has more than 30 years of experience representing insurance companies and corporate clients in fatal and catastrophic injury disputes. Fiona Hahlo operates in both psychiatric and physical injury claims, including cognitive injuries, while Thom Lumley specialises in amputation cases. Mamata Dutta is a port of call for psychiatric injuries, inquests, and complex polytrauma cases. | London | Insurance | Personal injury: defendant | |||
| 2 | London > Insurance > Product liability: defendant | RPC | Product liability: defendant | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Insurance | Product liability: defendant | |||||
| 2 | London > Insurance > Product liability: defendant | RPC | Editorial commentary | Gavin Reese; Dorothy Flower | Mamata Dutta; Fiona Hahlo | AXA XL, Bard Pharmaceuticals Ltd, British Standards Institution Group, Heidelberg Engineering Ltd, Make Yourself Amazing (MYA), Medisoft Ltd | Acted for an orthopaedic implant manufacturer in the large-scale metal-on-metal hip group litigation. | RPC's product liability team has ‘the strength and depth to deal with the entire spectrum of litigated cases in this arena, including catastrophic and complex cases‘, and is particularly well known for its representation of insurers. Its broad practice encompasses claims in a variety of sectors, with a strong emphasis on the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Gavin Reese and Dorothy Flower lead the team; Flower is praised as ‘adept at understanding the interplay between the underlying issues and the insurance considerations‘, and Reese is often involved in cross-border product liability matters. Mamata Dutta, who ‘combines a tremendous intellect with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law’, and Fiona Hahlo are also key names within the group. | London | Insurance | Product liability: defendant | ||
| London > Insurance > Product liability: defendant > Leading partners | RPC | Dorothy Flower | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Dorothy Flower - RPC | London | Insurance | Product liability: defendant | |||||
| London > Insurance > Product liability: defendant > Leading partners | RPC | Gavin Reese | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Gavin Reese - RPC | London | Insurance | Product liability: defendant | |||||
| 2 | London > Insurance > Professional negligence | RPC | Professional negligence | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| 2 | London > Insurance > Professional negligence | RPC | Editorial commentary | Nick Bird; Alan Stone; James Wickes; Richard Breavington | Tom Green; Felicity Strong; Tim Bull; Laura Stocks; Tim Shepherd | Kingsley Napley, QBE, Travelers, Sompo, BMIF, Liberty, AXIS, ALAS, Argo, Allianz, AXIS, Hiscox, AIG, QBE, Sompo, Arch, CBRE, HDI, CNAH, Amtrust, AXA XL, Folgate, Markel, Liberty | Defending Lupton Fawcett LLP in proceedings relating to its role in multiple buyer-funded property development schemes. Defended Lee Baron Ltd and its professional indemnity Insurers in a claim alleging negligent valuation in respect of two properties in London and the South East. Acting for an architect in a claim brought by Balfour Beatty in relation to fire safety and allegedly defective cladding, amongst other defects, at a mixed-use development of student residences in Bethnal Green. | RPC houses a professional negligence team that is considered to be ‘one of the most experienced in the country’. With his extensive experience defending top law firms, Nick Bird heads the team that handles professional liability claims in the legal sector. Tim Bull regularly defends a range of professionals facing allegations of professional negligence, including lawyers, trustees, and insurance brokers. Heading the construction team, Alan Stone is skilled in advising on cases involving architects, engineers, and design and build contractors. Tom Green and Felicity Strong are further recommended members of the team with a focus on claims connected to construction professionals. Richard Breavington advises on matters arising out of cyber breaches, while James Wickes leads the professional and financial risks practice; he regularly handles claims against fund managers and investment advisors. Laura Stocks is also noted for her experience in acting for brokers and accountants. The team has been strengthened with the addition of Tim Shepherd, who joined from Mayer Brown International LLP in April 2024. | London | Insurance | Professional negligence | ||
| London > Insurance > Professional negligence > Hall of Fame | RPC | Nick Bird | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Nick Bird - RPC | London | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| London > Insurance > Professional negligence > Hall of Fame | RPC | Tim Bull | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Tim Bull - RPC | London | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| London > Insurance > Professional negligence > Leading partners | RPC | Richard Breavington | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Richard Breavington – RPC | London | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| London > Insurance > Professional negligence > Leading partners | RPC | Alan Stone | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Alan Stone – RPC | London | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| London > Insurance > Professional negligence > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Tom Green | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Tom Green - RPC | London | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| London > Insurance > Professional negligence > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Tim Shepherd | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Tim Shepherd -RPC | London | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| London > Insurance > Professional negligence > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Laura Stocks | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Laura Stocks - RPC | London | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| London > Insurance > Professional negligence > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Felicity Strong | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Felicity Strong –RPC | London | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| 4 | London > Private client > Art and cultural property | RPC | Art and cultural property | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Private client | Art and cultural property | |||||
| 4 | London > Private client > Art and cultural property | RPC | Editorial commentary | Davina Given | Paul Joukador | Led by Davina Given, the excellent team at RPC continues to be particularly busy advising on issues relating to the sale of NFTs. It frequently helps clients defend claims pertaining to unauthorised digital content, as well as negotiating licence agreements about multi-format distribution rights. The practice receives a steady flow of instructions from auction houses, collectors and copyright owners, and dealers. Other clients include wealthy individuals, insurers, and foundations. Paul Joukador plays a major role in the department as well. | London | Private client | Art and cultural property | ||||
| 6 | London > Public sector > Administrative and public law | RPC | Administrative and public law | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Public sector | Administrative and public law | |||||
| 4 | London > Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers | RPC | Commercial property: corporate occupiers | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Real estate | Commercial property: corporate occupiers | |||||
| 4 | London > Real estate > Commercial property: corporate occupiers | RPC | Editorial commentary | Elizabeth Alibhai | Jon Ely; Arash Rajai; Ben Malone; Brooke Reed | Adderstone, Adient Group, Assured Partners, Aviva, Berkshire Hathaway, Bunn Limited, Dellner Woodville, Downing, Essity/SCA Group, Frasers Group, Hasib Holding Company Establishment, Howden Group, Out Food Group, Lockguard, Mosaic Insurance, NASUWT, Office Space in Town, Park Place Technologies, Prospero Group, Spinnaker Capital, St. Modwen, Triumph Group | Acting for Frasers on multiple real estate matters including ongoing portfolio management work connected to the acquisition of the Coventry Building Society Arena, and the restructuring of the leasehold portfolio acquired from JD Sports. Acting for Howden Group on numerous corporate occupier matters including leases, restructurings, and landlord and tenant matters. Acting for Flying Tiger on the transfer of a large portfolio of properties, including negotiations with landlords to secure consents to assign, concessions, waivers, and lease variations. | The ‘exceptional’ practice at RPC advises on headquarters establishments, lease structuring, portfolio management, and sales and leasebacks, and primarily advises institutional investors and corporations. ‘Top notch’ Elizabeth Alibhai handles corporate occupier transactions in the office and retail sectors. Jon Ely is recommended for his work in acquisitions and disposals and high value lettings, while Arash Rajai focuses on construction work, such as fit-outs and refurbishments. Ben Malone assists global companies with various property requirements, and Brooke Reed is well versed in real estate finance. | London | Real estate | Commercial property: corporate occupiers | ||
| 4 | London > Real estate > Construction: contentious | RPC | Construction: contentious | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Real estate | Construction: contentious | |||||
| 4 | London > Real estate > Construction: contentious | RPC | Editorial commentary | Alan Stone | Alexandra Anderson; Tom Green;Felicity Strong | Mace, Buro Happold, Ridge and Partners LLP, National Car Parks, St James Group Limited, McLaren Construction, Vinci Construction, ISG | Acting for McLaren in defence of a claim arising from alleged defects in the floor slab of a commercial warehouse in North London. Acting for Ardmore, who was appointed as the design and build contractor for a development known as Citiscape in Croydon, in which issues were identified with the structural design of Citiscape during classing remedial works, and the claimant subsequently repurchased the freehold and leasehold interests in the developments on the basis that it considered the defects so serious that rectification was not possible and Citiscape requires demolition. Representing the defendants in a multi-million pound claim by United House group Holdings Limited concerning the proper legal construction of a term in a joint venture shareholder agreement relating to the re-development of a site in North London. | RPC‘s ‘pragmatic and diligent’ contentious construction team is well equipped to represent construction managers, architects, and design build contractors in the full range of related matters. Alan Stone leads the team in safety defects and Building Safety Act-related matters, while Alexandra Anderson assists with indemnity insurers and joint shareholder agreements. Tom Green assists with TCC multi-party TCC proceedings, while Felicity Strong advises on insurance and breach of duty issues. | London | Real estate | Construction: contentious | ||
| 2 | London > Risk advisory > Corporate governance | RPC | Corporate governance | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Risk advisory | Corporate governance | |||||
| 2 | London > Risk advisory > Corporate governance | RPC | Editorial commentary | Patrick Brodie; Jeremy Drew; Matthew Griffith; Sam Tate | William Hogarth; Karen Hendy; Lucy Kerr | England Lacrosse, Newcastle United FC, Saracens Rugby Club, Jones Lang Lasalle, NEOM, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau), LINK Scheme | Advised Saracens Rugby Club on a range of sports regulatory, commercial and company matters in the last 12 months. Assisted England Lacrosse with governance matters, the drafting of articles of association and bye-laws, and advising on issues relating to transgender participation in sport. Assisted NEOM with the design and implementation of an end-to-end third-party risk management process, covering financial crime, worker welfare, health and safety, and sustainability. | Covering the full ambit of corporate governance matters, RPC advises on remuneration policies, independent reports, modern slavery statements, gender pay gap analysis, data protection compliance and board fiduciary duties. Clients stem from the listed markets, financial services, insurance and retail. At the head of the practice, Patrick Brodie is often engaged to handle highly sensitive governance and reputation protection matters; Jeremy Drew is a strong choice for governance, culture and conduct issues; Matthew Griffith boasts a wealth of knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory matters in the insurance and financial services sectors; and Sam Tate makes full use of his white-collar crime and compliance expertise to advise clients on anti-corruption matters. | London | Risk advisory | Corporate governance | ||
| London > Risk advisory > Corporate governance > Leading partners | RPC | Patrick Brodie | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Patrick Brodie - RPC | London | Risk advisory | Corporate governance | |||||
| London > Risk advisory > Corporate governance > Leading partners | RPC | Jeremy Drew | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Jeremy Drew - RPC | London | Risk advisory | Corporate governance | |||||
| 3 | London > Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity | RPC | Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Risk advisory | Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity | |||||
| 3 | London > Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity | RPC | Editorial commentary | Jon Bartley; Richard Breavington; Rupert Cowper-Coles; David Cran | Oliver Bray; Joe Lippitt; Alex Wilson; Nadia Tymkiw; Lindsay Warwick; Richard Breavington | Meta, Google, News UK, BBC, Frasers Group, Associated Newspapers, Times Newspapers Limited, Reach (formerly Mirror Group), techUK, Hiscox, QBE, CNA Hardy, Chubb, Warner Music Group | Advising Warner Music on its data protection obligations in relation to hosting user content on a new service. Representing the founder of Frasers Group in two separate subject access claims against HMRC and Morgan Stanley. | RPC fields a specialised data protection and privacy offering comprising dedicated expert groups, under the overall leadership of technology practice head David Cran. Relevant disputes work is overseen by ‘able, urbane lawyer‘ Rupert Cowper-Coles. ‘Really respected figure in the industry‘ Richard Breavington helms the cybersecurity side. Jon Bartley leads on advisory issues, including transactional support. In team news, January 2024 saw the arrival of Lindsay Warwick from an in-house position at Associated Newspapers Limited; her arrival further strengthened the firm’s already-recognised capabilities in the media-related data litigation space. | London | Risk advisory | Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity | ||
| London > Risk advisory > ESG > Firms to watch | RPC | Kelly Thomson | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | The ESG offering at RPC spans advising retailers and brands on green claims, managing sustainability in the supply chain and data security work in relation to green crime. Kelly Thomson, Sophie Tuson, Rachel Pears and Katie Horn jointly oversee the unit. | London | Risk advisory | ESG | |||||
| London > Risk advisory > ESG > Firms to watch | RPC | Sophie Tuson | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | The ESG offering at RPC spans advising retailers and brands on green claims, managing sustainability in the supply chain and data security work in relation to green crime. Kelly Thomson, Sophie Tuson, Rachel Pears and Katie Horn jointly oversee the unit. | London | Risk advisory | ESG | |||||
| London > Risk advisory > ESG > Firms to watch | RPC | Rachel Pears | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | The ESG offering at RPC spans advising retailers and brands on green claims, managing sustainability in the supply chain and data security work in relation to green crime. Kelly Thomson, Sophie Tuson, Rachel Pears and Katie Horn jointly oversee the unit. | London | Risk advisory | ESG | |||||
| London > Risk advisory > ESG > Firms to watch | RPC | Katie Horn | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | The ESG offering at RPC spans advising retailers and brands on green claims, managing sustainability in the supply chain and data security work in relation to green crime. Kelly Thomson, Sophie Tuson, Rachel Pears and Katie Horn jointly oversee the unit. | London | Risk advisory | ESG | |||||
| 3 | London > Risk advisory > Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) | RPC | Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | Risk advisory | Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) | |||||
| 3 | London > Risk advisory > Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) | RPC | Editorial commentary | Thomas Jenkins; Lucy Kerr; Michelle Sloane; Adam Craggs | Jones Lang LaSalle, NEOM, Federal Republic of Nigeria | Designed and implemented an end-to-end third-party risk management process for NEOM, covering financial crime, worker welfare, health and safety, and sustainability. Concluded an independent review of the anti-corruption compliance program of Tetris Projects Limited, a subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle. Acting for Newcastle United Football Club in relation to a multi-faceted dispute with HMRC stemming from an enquiry into agents' fees that started with a dawn raid. | The ‘talented‘ white-collar and financial crime team at RPC maintains a strong reputation for its expertise in HMRC tax fraud investigations. Tate has notable experience advising on DPAs and works alongside financial crime litigation specialist Michelle Sloane and the ‘outstanding‘ Adam Craggs, who also leads the firm’s tax disputes team. Thomas Jenkins is the name to note for anti-corruption investigations as well as compliance programmes, while Lucy Kerr’s expertise encompasses anti-bribery and corruption mandates. | London | Risk advisory | Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) | |||
| London > Risk advisory > Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) > Leading associates | RPC | Thomas Jenkins | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Thomas Jenkins – RPC | London | Risk advisory | Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) | |||||
| London > Risk advisory > Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) > Leading associates | RPC | Lucy Kerr | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Lucy Kerr - RPC | London | Risk advisory | Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) | |||||
| 3 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design | RPC | Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design | |||||
| 3 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design | RPC | Editorial commentary | David Cran; Jeremy Drew | Ciara Cullen; Ben Mark; Sarah Mountain | Kraken, Tether, Missguided, Meta, Conde Nast, Skins, Saracens, Webuyanycar, SSP, Link | Acting for Kraken in passing off proceedings in the High Court brought by Craig Wright, an individual who claims to be the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin, 'Satoshi Nakamoto'. Advising Meta on various elements of copyright law, including material subject to fair dealing. Advising one of the world's largest brewers on the IP and regulatory aspects of product launches and campaigns. | Praised by clients as being a ‘joy to work with’, RPC’s arsenal of skills are comprised of digital content, commercial agreements in the sport sector, and trade mark portfolio management, to name a few. David Cran, who fields a wide-ranging practice that extends across the technology, retail, and media sectors among others, and Jeremy Drew, who is adept at handling multi-jurisdictional arbitration, co-lead the group. Ciara Cullen is well-versed in issues arising from the food and drink sector and is especially knowledgeable in the safeguarding of consumer brand portfolios. Trade mark and passing off expert Ben Mark and contentious expert Sarah Mountain are also recommended. | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design | ||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Ciara Cullen | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Ciara Cullen - RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design | |||||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Ben Mark | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Ben Mark – RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design | |||||
| 2 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms | RPC | IT and telecoms | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | IT and telecoms | |||||
| 2 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms | RPC | Editorial commentary | Mark Crichard; Jeremy Drew | Charles Buckworth; Helen Armstrong; Caroline Tuck; Nigel Wilson; David Cran; Caroline Tuck; Niki Asprou | Meta, Google, WaveOptics, LINK Scheme, eClerx, Zensar Technologies UK Ltd, Travel Ledger, RSA, Gist, Ebury | 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. | Highlighted 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. | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | IT and telecoms | ||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms > Leading partners: IT | RPC | Mark Crichard | Leading partners: IT | Individual Ranking | Mark Crichard –RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | IT and telecoms | |||||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Charles Buckworth | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Charles Buckworth - RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | IT and telecoms | |||||
| 1 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Advertising & marketing | RPC | Media: Advertising & marketing | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Advertising & marketing | |||||
| 1 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Advertising & marketing | RPC | Editorial commentary | Oliver Bray | Hettie Homewood; Ciara Cullen | Google & YouTube, Pizza Express, Shiseido, Techtronic, Dreams, Jet2holidays, Temu, Reckitt, Which?, Warner Music, Darabase, Vinted, Back Market | Advising Google and YouTube on advertising and marketing issues across their online platforms and related advertising campaigns. Advising Darabase on ground-breaking new augmented reality experiences, including virtual billboard advertising. Advising Temu on digital advertising and related marketing activities across its platform. | Oliver Bray leads the advertising and marketing practice at RPC, which attracts instructions from various high-profile global brands and social media platforms. The team works closely with regulators such as the ASA and CMA, and excels in related investigations and regulatory issues. It is also well versed in advertising campaigns, influencer marketing campaigns and promotions. With over 25 years of experience in the advertising space, Bray is a key name to note for regulatory investigations and proceedings, commercial contracts, data protection and IP work. Ciara Cullen works with brands on the protection and enforcement of their IP rights, while Hettie Homewood focuses on advertising and marketing matters, utilising her former in-house experience in the entertainment and consumer goods sector to advise retailers, brands, online marketplaces, and creative agencies. | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Advertising & marketing | ||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Advertising & marketing > Hall of Fame | RPC | Oliver Bray | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Oliver Bray – RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Advertising & marketing | |||||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Advertising & marketing > Leading associates | RPC | Hettie Homewood | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Hettie Homewood - RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Advertising & marketing | |||||
| 1 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Digital content & social | RPC | Media: Digital content & social | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Digital content & social | |||||
| 1 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Digital content & social | RPC | Editorial commentary | Oliver Bray; Rupert Cowper-Coles | David Cran; Jon Bartley; Sarah Mountain; Josh Charalambous; Joe Lippitt; Hettie Homewood; Mafruhdha Miah; Ciara Cullen; Helen Yost; Jonathan Greenway; Joe Lipett | Google, YouTube, Darabase, Temu, Vinted, Back Market, Warner Music, The Esports Awards, Game Digital, Soft Construct, OliveX / Zombies, Excel Esports | Advising Google and YouTube on all aspects of their social media operations, including influencer marketing campaigns, regulated areas of marketing activity, sponsorship deals and partnerships. Representing Google as defendant in litigation before the Competition Appeal Tribunal involving Epic Games and the esports title “Fortnite”. Advising Darabase on immersive location-based augmented reality experiences layered on the real world. | At the forefront of the digital content and social media markets, RPC provides assistance to leading social media platforms and products, video game publishers, digital marketplaces and content companies with the full range of legal matters. On the litigation front, the group focuses on advising defendants, including major media organisations. The team also boasts expertise in online safety issues and blockchain. Oliver Bray and Rupert Cowper-Coles jointly lead the group. Focused on the digital space, Bray assists social media platforms and brands with regulatory investigations, digital and commercial contracts, data protection and IP issues. Cowper-Coles is a leading data protection litigator and is well versed in representing technology and social media companies in complex disputes. IP expert David Cran handles class actions involving competition, consumer and data issues, while Ciara Cullen is active in both contentious and non-contentious media matters. Interactive entertainment and esports specialist Josh Charalambous is key to digital matters involving sports, esports, publishers and brands. Hettie Homewood focuses on digital and content matters, most notably regulatory and contractual work. | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Digital content & social | ||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Digital content & social > Hall of Fame | RPC | Oliver Bray | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Oliver Bray – RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Digital content & social | |||||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Digital content & social > Leading associates | RPC | Hettie Homewood | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Hettie Homewood – RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Digital content & social | |||||
| 1 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Theatre, publishing and other media | RPC | Media: Theatre, publishing and other media | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Theatre, publishing and other media | |||||
| 1 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Theatre, publishing and other media | RPC | Editorial commentary | Rupert Cowper-Coles | Keith Mathieson; Lindsay Warwick; Alex Wilson; Alex Vakil; Samantha Thompson; Nadia Tymkiw; Mafruhdha Miah; Alexander Pollock | Associated Newspapers Limited, MGN Limited / Reach PLC, Times Media Limited, News Group Newspapers Limited, Bloomberg LP, Channel 4, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Peter McCormack, Carole Cadwalladr, The Spectator (1928) Limited | Acted for Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) in a libel action brought by the Duke of Sussex against ANL over an article published in February 2022, successfully defending the action. Acting for six individuals who are being sued in defamation and harassment by a cosmetic surgery clinic, Signature Medical Limited, over reviews and comments on Trustpilot or Facebook expressing dissatisfaction with their treatment with the clinic. Acting for the Bureau of Investigative Journalism in the defence of a libel claim brought over a public interest article published in conjunction with the Telegraph by a UK-registered company with connections to the former Kazakh regime. | Led by Rupert Cowper-Coles, RPC‘s publishing practice handles a large number of defamation, commercial litigation and content disputes for media heavyweights. Focused on acting for defendants, the team is active in all publishing sub-sectors - from print and digital, to broadcast journalism - and, in addition to contentious work, also assists with pre-publication and publishing agreements. Cowper-Coles is a well-known media and content litigator and key relationship partner for several media organisations, NGOs, journalists and social media platforms. Keith Mathieson has a wealth of experience in representing large news organisations in defamation and privacy cases. Alex Wilson handles litigation in the media sector and advises on pre-publication issues; Alex Vakil is also noted for his media disputes work. Lindsay Warwick, who specialises in defamation, privacy, data and other media claims, joined the team from Associated Newspapers Limited in January 2024. | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Theatre, publishing and other media | ||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Theatre, publishing and other media > Hall of Fame | RPC | Keith Mathieson | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Keith Mathieson - RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Theatre, publishing and other media | |||||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Theatre, publishing and other media > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Rupert Cowper-Coles | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Rupert Cowper-Coles - RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Theatre, publishing and other media | |||||
| 1 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Video games | RPC | Media: Video games | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Video games | |||||
| 1 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Video games | RPC | Editorial commentary | Josh Charalambous | Jeremy Drew; Oliver Bray; David Cran; Gowri Chandrashekar; Jonathan Greenway | Google and YouTube, Valve, Meta, Meta Reality Labs, Darabase, The Esports Awards, OliveX / Zombies, GiantX, Game Digital, Soft Construct, Mega Advanced Limited, SEGA, NCSoft, National Student Esports, Instagram, WhatsApp | Representing Google as defendant in the highly publicised litigation before the Competition Appeal Tribunal involving Epic Games and the world-famous esports title Fortnite. Advising Google and YouTube on all aspects of their social media operations, including regulated areas of marketing activity, such as HFSS, gaming and alcohol. Advising MEGA Esports on a range of commercial work including sponsorship agency agreements to arrange for sponsor placements at its annual awards and future awards events. | RPC‘s interactive entertainment and esports practice is led by newly promoted partner and gaming expert Josh Charalambous, who excels in advising esports teams, investors and publishers on a commercial and regulatory issues. The group acts for an impressive client roster comprised of major publishers, developers, content companies and esports organisations, who routinely turn to the team for assistance with a wide range of matters, from commercial contracts, to data protection, advertising, IP and competition. Jeremy Drew handles sponsorship deals and content issues for gaming and esports clients, while Oliver Bray leverages his expertise in digital platforms and advertising to assist clients operating in this space. David Cran plays a prominent role in high-profile disputes. | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Video games | ||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Video games > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Joshua Charalambous | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Joshua Charalambous – RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Media: Video games | |||||
| 1 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management | RPC | Reputation management | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Reputation management | |||||
| 1 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management | RPC | Editorial commentary | Rupert Cowper-Coles | Keith Mathieson; Lindsay Warwick; Alex Wilson; Alex Vakil | Associated Newspapers Limited, MGN Limited / Reach PLC, Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, Times Media Limited, News Group Newspapers Limited, Bloomberg LP (Bloomberg News), Channel 4, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Peter McCormack, Carole Cadwalladr, The Spectator (1928) Limited, Matt Hancock MP, Mohammed Samara, Kate Kronenbach, Jade Townley, Karen Duff, Karen Perrett and Tracy Holland (defendants to claims brought by Signature Medical Limited) | Successfully defended a libel action brought by the Duke of Sussex against Associated Newspapers Limited over an article in February 2022, which reported on the Duke's judicial review proceedings against the Home Office concerning his security arrangements when visiting the UK and the nature of public statements issued by him about those proceedings. Acting for six individuals who are being sued in defamation and harassment by a cosmetic surgery clinic, Signature Medical Limited, over reviews and comments on Trustpilot or Facebook expressing dissatisfaction with their treatment with the clinic. Instructed by Matt Hancock MP in defence of the libel claim brought by Andrew Bridgen MP over a tweet in which Mr Hancock accused Mr Bridgen of spouting "antisemitic, anti-vax, anti-scientific conspiracy theories" over the Covid-19 vaccine. | Regarded by clients as 'one of the best media defence practices in town', RPC is a leading firm in defamation, privacy, data protection, and media law, with a broad client base that includes national and local newspapers, broadcasters, magazines, and freelance journalists. The practice is led by Rupert Cowper-Coles, who enjoys a strong reputation for his expertise in media, content, and data protection, advising clients on freedom of expression and content liability issues. Keith Mathieson brings extensive experience, having represented major news organisations in landmark defamation and privacy cases. Alex Wilson is a trusted adviser on defamation, privacy, and data protection matters, while Alex Vakil focuses on contentious issues, including data breaches and subject access requests. The team has been further strengthened by Lindsay Warwick, who brings valuable in-house experience from a leading global news publisher, particularly in pre-publication advice and media claims. | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Reputation management | ||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management > Hall of Fame | RPC | Keith Mathieson | Hall of Fame | Individual Ranking | Keith Mathieson - RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Reputation management | |||||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Alex Wilson | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Alex Wilson - RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Reputation management | |||||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Rupert Cowper-Coles | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Rupert Cowper-Coles - RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Reputation management | |||||
| 3 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport | RPC | Sport | Firm Ranking | RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Sport | |||||
| 3 | London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport | RPC | Editorial commentary | Jeremy Drew | Josh Charalambous; Neil Brown; Oliver Bray; Adam Craggs; Michelle Sloane; Samuel Coppard; Joseph Akwaboa; Ellie Chakarto | Premiership Women’s Rugby, Harlequins RFC, Northampton Saints RFC, Arsenal Women’s FC, Manchester City Women’s FC, Chelsea Women’s FC, Manchester United Women’s FC, Tottenham Hotspur Women’s FC, Sports Direct, Newcastle United FC, Budweiser, Excel Esports, England Lacrosse, Soft Construct, Slazenger, Dunlop, Sport Industry Group, The Sports Podcast Awards | Represents all 24 women’s football clubs which participate in the Barclays Women’s Super League/Championship competitions, in establishing a new company (which will own, operate and deliver the BWSL and BWC in the future). Advised all participating clubs in the newly formed Premiership Women’s Rugby in the creation and transfer of ownership, management and operation of the competition previously run by the RFU. Selected as the sole legal adviser to Saracens, and represents the club on a range of sports regulatory, commercial and company matters. | Leveraging ‘exceptional professional skills’ and a strong network of international offices, RPC specialises in handling HMRC criminal investigations alongside negotiating settlements regarding interim applications. The practice also shows strength in stadium acquisitions and regulatory compliance, with team lead Jeremy Drew being an expert in sponsorship deals and sports regulation matters. Josh Charalambous is knowledgeable in complex commercial issues – with clients praising his ‘excellent judgement’ – while Neil Brown routinely acts for buyers and investors in sport. Oliver Bray is an advertising and marketing specialist, and Adam Craggs is also recommended. | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Sport | ||
| London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Josh Charalambous | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Josh Charalambous - RPC | London | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | Sport | |||||
| 2 | South West > Employment > Health and safety | RPC | Health and safety | Firm Ranking | RPC | South West | Employment | Health and safety | |||||
| 2 | South West > Employment > Health and safety | RPC | Editorial commentary | Gavin Reese; Fiona Hahlo | Steven Aitken | 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. | 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. | South West | Employment | Health and safety | |||
| South West > Employment > Health and safety > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Fiona Hahlo | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Fiona Hahlo - RPC | South West | Employment | Health and safety | |||||
| 1 | South West > Insurance > Professional negligence | RPC | Professional negligence | Firm Ranking | RPC | South West | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| 1 | South West > Insurance > Professional negligence | RPC | Editorial commentary | Rhian Howell; Will Sefton; Ben Goodier; Robert Morris; Daniel Guilfoyle | Rachael Healey; Scott Ashby; Tamsin Hyland | Charles Russell Speechlys, Amtrust Europe Limited | RPC is regarded by clients as operating ‘at the forefront of defending professional negligence claims’. The sizeable practice is composed of sub-groups dedicated to various sectors, giving the firm ‘a unique balance of profession-specific expertise and commercial sense’. Will Sefton leads the lawyers liability and regulatory group; Ben Goodier oversees construction-related claims; Robert Morris and Rachael Healey are key senior contacts for cases relating to the financial services industry; and Daniel Guilfoyle manages claims relating to professionals operating in the technology sphere. Rhian Howell acts as the overall practice head. | South West | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||
| South West > Insurance > Professional negligence > Leading partners | RPC | Rhian Howell | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Rhian Howell - RPC | South West | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| South West > Insurance > Professional negligence > Leading partners | RPC | Will Sefton | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Will Sefton - RPC | South West | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| South West > Insurance > Professional negligence > Next Generation Partners | RPC | Rachael Healey | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Rachael Healey - RPC | South West | Insurance | Professional negligence | |||||
| South West > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms > Leading partners | RPC | Alastair Mitton | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Alastair Mitton – RPC | South West | TMT (technology, media and telecoms) | IT and telecoms |