Crisis Management - UK-wide
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
RPC's crisis response service is distinguished by the practitioners' breadth of experience as part of a full-service firm. Its teams handle media management as well as legal, regulatory and stakeholder engagement. Its lawyers are experienced in handling workplace accident matters, dawn raids, ransomware incidents, executive misconduct and media scandals.
Strengths
RPC is really great to collaborate with. They are uber-friendly and they are all aligned. They have a pretty strong team and good bench of associates.
RPC has a highly experienced team which ensures they can deal with complex matters.
The teams at RPC have great depth. They are very good at detail, even in specialist topics. And they can cover a range of areas/expertise with seemingly equal levels of in-depth knowledge.
RPC deal with high-profile health and safety prosecutions and is well-regarded in the insurance market for the comprehensive manner of their advice and their pragmatic approach in dealing with these situations in a cost-effective manner.
Work Highlights
RPC acted for Newcastle United Football Club on its response to HMRC's criminal investigations into alleged non-payment of Income Tax, National Insurance Contributions and VAT on agents' fees relating to player transfers. RPC assisted with the preparation of the Supreme Court appeal.
Notable practitioners
Gavin Reese, head of RPC's regulatory practice, is a key contact.
