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Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million

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Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

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 the availability of teams within the corporate offering that have particular strength on due diligence. The firm acts for a stable of well-known corporate entities and financial sponsors, and receives regular mandates from management teams.

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Work Highlights

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  • RPC advised Bain Capital and Beat Capital Partners on the sale of shares in Beat Capital Partners to Ambac Financial Group, a NYSE listed US-based insurance group.

Strengths

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  • RPC's team is open and honest, very reliable and on top of the detail. They are always responding in a very efficient manner and are always available when needed at very key dates.

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  • RPC's strengths include its availability and responsiveness. The team is very capable and able to absorb the pressure of the deal. They are very market aware and commercially astute.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

  • RPC had a personal approach to the work involved. The department was as passionate about our company as we are, and went above and beyond to understand the business and its place in the market.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

  • Nothing phased the team from RPC. It has excellent subject matter experts in a variety of fields. The team is excellent at the legal aspects, but also strong in areas that need a pragmatic approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Mee
    James Mee

    James Mee

    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 is tremendously commercial, highly intellectual and has good values.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

    • James is a brilliant and approachable partner.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

    • James has a nice manner and is interested in the commercial side. He is good.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
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  • Neil Brown
    Neil Brown

    Neil Brown

    Neil Brown exhibits proficiency at handling M&A, corporate transactions, joint ventures and corporate advisory work. His practice spans various sectors, including insurance, technology and retail. He also displays particular strength in sports transactions.

    • Neil is excellent. He is technically good.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

    • Neil is an impressive individual. He is happy to hit out deadlines and his work is always of the top quality. I would recommend Neil to anyone.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

    • Neil's understanding of the business, combined with his calm and considered approach, makes him an invaluable adviser on matters.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

    • Neil is very practical, knows how to adapt and makes an effort to understand my concerns. He will really look out for our interests and is really business-minded.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
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