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RPC

Commercial Contracts

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RPC

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Commercial Contracts - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

RPC acts for high-calibre clients across the retail, media, marketing and technology fields. The team is experienced in advising on a broad range of business-critical commercial agreements, often including international aspects. The firm is also recognised for its capabilities in the financial services sector.

Work Highlights

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  • RPC advised Vetted on Checkatrade's new platform and the new terms and contracts inherent in its transformation.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers have the incredible ability to handle volume transactions which involve key company issues with tactical detail while maintaining a focus on strategic goals.

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  • RPC have been extremely approachable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and have always been on hand to answer quickly and efficiently.

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  • The team are incredibly knowledgeable, very pragmatic and personable, and they convey complex matters in simple terms very quickly. They've become an invaluable resource who we trust implicitly.

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  • The depth of knowledge within the relevant departments allows them to holistically deal with all matters. All teams have the necessary depth of personal and technical skills to cover all aspects.

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  • The team provide exceptional client partner liaison, and are personable and commercially minded.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Oliver Bray
    Band 1Oliver Bray

    Oliver Bray

    Oliver Bray is a highly regarded solicitor with extensive experience advising on a range of commercial contracts. He is noted for his expert representation of clients in the media, marketing and advertising spaces.

    • He has years of experience and leads a strong commercial contracts team.

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    • Oliver is very well known across the market and is very active.

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    • Oliver has been a great support with time and business-critical projects for our business. He understands our needs and mobilises the team to provide the best work.

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  • Band 1Tom Purton
    Band 1Tom Purton

    Tom Purton

    Head of the commercial, technology and outsourcing team, Tom Purton maintains a broad commercial practice with a focus on strategic partnering arrangements. He is skilled at advising on contracts covering a range of areas, from manufacturing and distribution to sponsorship and facilities management. He is well known for his experience in the retail, leisure and logistics sectors.

    • His intra-firm connectivity is extraordinary. He is both a confidant and an adviser, and his support has been invaluable.

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    • He is reputable and an accomplished lawyer.

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    • Tom is the best commercial lawyer in the City.

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    • He's a really good partner and understands clients. He is technically very good and has a lot of industry knowledge.

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    • Tom is a very robust, astute, proactive and technically competent individual.

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  • Band 2Paul Joukador
    Band 2Paul Joukador

    Paul Joukador

    Paul Joukador is a highly regarded commercial lawyer with experience of handling cross-border mandates. He is adept at advising well-known brands in a range of sectors in relation to contracts facilitating their day-to-day operations, as well as more strategic partnering arrangements.

    • Paul is very commercial and thorough.

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    • He is responsive, knowledgeable and sophisticated.

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    • His analysis was thorough, timely and clearly communicated, helping us understand the legal and commercial implications with confidence.

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