Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million
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Contact number
(020) 3060 6000Chambers Review
RPC is a prominent player that advises on both domestic and cross-border transactions, with notable experience of handling deals in East Asia. Its expertise covers a host of sectors, including real estate, insurance, retail, technology and media. Clients benefit from a dedicated due diligence team within the corporate offering. The firm acts for a stable of well-known corporate entities and financial sponsors, and receives regular mandates from management teams.
Work Highlights
- RPC acted for Aviva on its acquisition of Lloyd's underwriting syndicate Probitas 1492, in a transaction valued at £242 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"RPC are commercial in their approach and have a great mix of practical advice and legal advice. RPC's strongest quality was its responsiveness."
"RPC respects due dates and provides advice that is both practical and strategic. The team is able to think outside the box and provide bespoke advice that is suited to our needs."
"The RPC team has experts with a fine eye for detail. We are pleased with them."
"RPC are commercial in their approach and have a great mix of practical advice and legal advice. RPC's strongest quality was its responsiveness."
"RPC respects due dates and provides advice that is both practical and strategic. The team is able to think outside the box and provide bespoke advice that is suited to our needs."
"The RPC team has experts with a fine eye for detail. We are pleased with them."
Notable Practitioners
James Mee receives regular mandates to serve as counsel to clients on complex M&A deals. He represents corporates and private equity funds, and is known for his insurance specialism.
"James Mee has expertise in our key technical area and he has a nice manner about him."
"James Mee is very well known in the insurance sector. He is highly commercial and knows the market inside and out."