Firm Profile > RPC > London, England

‘I work with Oliver Bray on marketing legal matters. He is market-leading in his advice, providing up to date guidance and very pragmatic solutions to navigate thorny issues. Victoria Noto, an associate in his team, has been an invaluable point of contact on marketing asset reviews.‘

‘The team is extremely friendly and approachable, a pleasure to work with. They provide very pragmatic and commercial advice – really taking the time to understand the client’s business which is so important. Advice is usually needed quickly, and the team is accessible and is always happy to help.’

‘I have worked a number of times with Oliver Bray on marketing and advertising – he is a very knowledgeable in this field and it really shows in his advice. He is approachable and always takes the times to discuss issues and potential solutions. I have found his advice and guidance to be incredibly helpful.‘

‘We instruct RPC on libel, privacy, data protection and IP matters. They have excellent depth of knowledge and offer practical advice.‘

‘Keith Mathieson is second to none when it comes to knowledge of libel and privacy.‘

‘Undoubtedly the premier defendant firm for media matters, with unrivalled depth and width of knowledge, experience and skill.’

‘Keith Mathieson remains at the top of his game, a masterful tactician.’

‘Alex Wilson is a true star, bringing skill and judgement well beyond his years.’

‘RPC has a combination of intellectual property and retail/consumer expertise. I think the combination is what makes them stand out from their peers along with their substantial experience in handling heavy disputes in the retail and consumer sector.‘

‘Jeremy Drew. Extremely business orientated and extremely tactically astute. On top of that a real pleasure to work with.’

‘The team at RPC are proactive and commercial. They provided unique insight into how we could substantiate our product claims and protect ourselves from future litigation.‘

‘Ciara Cullen has been a fantastic support to us. She is approachable, knowledgeable and very commercial.’

‘Very friendly and approachable, and always happy to help. They are very thorough, but also commercial and pragmatic when needed. Deadlines are met even when challenging! They are happy to explore strategy and wider considerations and not stick to just the “legal” parts of a deal, and really do add value. Well liked by the wider business including senior management.‘

‘The litigation team dealing with commercial matters I have dealt with is lead by Jeremy Drew and also in this team is Henry Priestley – a newly appointed partner. They are an excellent team with a good strategic overview and focus on the clients overall objectives. Clever and hard working – willing to roll up their sleeves to get things done.‘

‘Jeremy Drew: outstanding partner – a strategic thinker and solution generator.‘

‘Henry Priestley: Hard working and highly competent.‘

‘Conflict-free group of exceptionally high-quality individuals who work to the highest standards and achieve excellent results. They do conflict-free work against banks and they frequently run rings around the magic circle and the like‘

‘RPC are a no.1 choice for investors or borrowers in need of a strong firm to take on the banking behemoths.’

‘The RPC banking litigation team is one of the strongest in London and deserves high praise. It has an impressive number of talented individuals at all levels. The team works exceptionally hard for its clients and offers practical and realistic advice. Almost invariably it achieves good outcomes for its clients.’

‘Deep bench. Very high quality from department head, through partners all the way to junior associates. Assiduous. Creative. Diligent.‘

‘Tom Hibbert created the banking litigation team. He has built an exceptionally strong group of more junior partners who are in the forefront of the most heavyweight cases, usually against banks.‘

‘Tom Hibbert is one of London’s leading litigators. He is tough and pragmatic and very impressive with clients. I would rate him among the very best’

‘Andy McGregor is skilled in managing the conflicting issues that face many clients and in adopting sensible courses of action.‘

‘Daniel Hemming is a star of the future.‘

‘Tom Hibbert is an  outstanding strategist – he’s unflappable’. 

Parham Kouchikali is diligent, thoughtful, creative, very dependable – a good person to have by your side.

Charlotte Henschen has excellent judgement. She’s an  insightful, outstanding senior associate – a huge asset to any litigation team.‘

‘Excellent subject knowledge and calm, thoughtful advice.‘

‘Michelle Sloane and Adam Craggs communicate excellently. They are calm and reassuring.’

‘Very professional and personable. Their knowledge and detailed explanations show that they are experts in their field and this is very reassuring’

‘Very good at taking time to explain processes and regulations clearly, ensuring we have a good understanding’

‘Knowledgeable, supportive, strong communication, straightforward and personable’

‘Nick McMahon is exceptional. Approachable, experienced, confident and knowledgeable  as well as prompt and clear. He is always happy to answer questions and provide additional information or detail’

‘Their insight, advice, feedback and support has been incredibly valuable and reassuring to our business. Some lawyers can be quite formal and structured in their approach and we really appreciated the fluency of RPC’s communication and their friendly, supportive approach’

‘Mamata Dutta is a real litigator, with a huge wealth of experience, thoughtful and diligent. Her client skills are excellent and her mastery of case information second to none. Highly sought after in difficult, fatal accident investigations’

‘Great team with real commercial insight. They know what their commercial clients need and ensure the advice is tailored appropriately. Great relationship with insurers funding the litigation’

‘Gavin Reese is very astute, a good tactical thinker, and able to give clear, comprehensive advice. An encyclopedic knowledge of the law and excellent judgement’

‘The members of the team come from a broader variety of professional backgrounds which provides a greater depth to the perspective they can give performing advocacy roles. Whether this is because of their relative size or a personnel trait, they are never afraid to continually re-evaluate the initial assumptions made in the light of fresh discovery.’

‘I’ve worked with Leigh Williams for many years. He’s a fighter when fighting is necessary and not averse to a “healthy discussion” with instructing principals. One of his better qualities though is that he is secure enough in himself to let the associates do the talking. Gary Walkling for me is a stand out offering because his background in broking meaning he’s seen the other side of the fence. From his demeanour he is very approachable and knowledgeable which makes him a “go to” interface for the current generation of claims handlers. In my opinion his recent elevation to the partnership was overdue.’

‘RPC’s relatively young Partnership bring a fresh perspective to issues that have long been faced by the Insured market. There is a trust from senior leadership that allows Associates to progress through the firm with the confidence that comes with the support from above.’

‘Their attention to detail, but ultimate understanding that whilst legal issues remain at play, there is a commercial relationship between Insurer and Client that prevails in most cases. Legal advice is sought for an important purpose, and a lot of the time it is to assist with getting other market players on board with your thought process and to back that up with sufficient legal commentary. Especially true of Toby Savage, Hugh Thomas and Gary Walkling.’

‘The team at RPC are exceptional when compared with their peers. They are also available to discuss key issues and will, at very short notice, provide education and training on any number of subjects, even during lock down. This is something that others simple do not offer.’

‘Simon Goldring – an expert in this field. Contactable, approachable, fair and will explain things in an articulate manner.’

‘The team has a wealth of experience in the insurance sector and is, I think, a leader in this area.’

‘Their depth of knowledge is excellent, but their client focused approach and client friendly work means that they can deal directly with the business.’

‘Excellent client service – very responsive and able to turn around work at speed.’

‘Good industry knowledge and awareness of the issues which matter to our business.’

‘Sound legal advice delivered in a clear and digestible way.’

‘Ciara Cullen is very client friendly. Approachable, able to flex style as appropriate and to explain complex legal issues in a clear and concise way.’

‘Ciara Cullen is very knowledgeable and responsive , good at handling clients with sensitivity and creating rapport.’

‘Amelia Cave and Esme O’Hagan have good legal and technical knowledge combined with good client care skills and commercial acumen.’

‘RPC has a depth of experience in IT procurement plus commercial contract negotiation and management.’

‘Charles Buckworth, Mark Crichard and Jonathan Greenway have acquired a wealth of knowledge not only of our business but also of the world in which we operate. They are professional, knowledgeable, skilled in the art of negotiation and work tirelessly to meet what are often unrealistic and stretching time pressures.’

‘Very strong product liability team. Whilst known historically for life science claims, this masks the strength and depth in all types of product liability action – with the team especially adept at product recalls and product claims giving rise to fatal accidents.’

‘The group combines a good breadth of experience with tactical awareness and good sense.’

‘Nick McMahon is very experienced and has excellent judgement.’

‘Gavin Reese is a very strong tactician. He has unrivalled experience in handling the biggest product liability claims and his natural charm masks a fierce determination to achieve the best results for his clients.’

‘Peter Rudd-Clarke is an outstanding lawyer. Highly regarded for his attention to detail and strategic insight.’

‘ RPC is overall an excellent firm. They combine industry insight with good judgement and a nice team feel. They seem to have a great ethos.’

‘Nick Bird is a lawyer’s lawyer – very cerebral, determined and thoughtful. For matters such as pensions he is excellent and won’t let the client be pushed around.’

‘A very professional, competent and cerebral team combining excellent legal practice with commerciality, which is a rare commodity in most law firms.’

‘RPC’s expertise across the board in the firm is excellent and unparalleled.’

‘Nick Bird has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and a forensic mind.’

‘Very knowledgeable but also very responsive and supportive which is really appreciated in a stressful situation.’

‘Very innovative and strategic team that is determined to represent the clients interests to the fullest extent – even if that requires taking a case all the way to the Supreme Court to seek to vindicate a clients rights. They are bold and are not bullied by the HMRC tactics and approach.’

‘Adam Craggs, Michelle Sloane and Alice Kemp have been excellent. You would expect a high level of technical knowledge from a firm such as RPC but the above have been very supportive and very easy to talk to.’

‘Exceptional client service’

‘Always responsive and quick to turn things around and with good awareness of the issues which are important to our business and to our customers’

‘David Cran is genuinely exceptional’

‘Ciara Cullen is able to flex style as appropriate and to explain complex legal issues in a clear and concise way. Consistently delivers sound legal advice in a digestible form’

‘Ben Mark has superior knowledge of IP protection / enforcement issues. Ability to  digest complex issues and form decisive opinions at speed’

‘RPC has a depth of experience in IT procurement, plus commercial contract negotiation and management’

‘Charles Buckworth, Mark Crichard and Jonathan Greenway are professional, knowledgeable, skilled in the art of negotiation and work tirelessly to meet what are often unrealistic and stretching time pressures’

‘The clinical negligence team is super – it is a pleasure to work with and obtains great results for its clients.‘

‘Dorothy Flowers has exceptional knowledge and leadership skills which have enabled her to build a strong team.‘

‘The team here have strength and depth and offer a supreme service to their clients.‘

‘Dorothy Flower is a real star.‘

‘High-quality litigators with vast experience of how to win complex disputes.’

‘RPC provides sound, practical, commercial legal advice. They provide me with the information I need to enable me to make fully informed decisions. They don’t just focus on the law – they focus on all the key elements.‘

‘A big and talented pool of litigation lawyers. Mainly claimant side. Do a lot of funded work. Sophisticated.‘

‘Rupert Boswall is clever and tactical, understands the end game.‘

‘Dan Hemming is a rising star who will be a titan before long. Tom Hibbert is a very shrewd and difficult opponent – you want him on your side.‘

‘Parham Kouchikali is very easy to work with. He is a smooth operator and doesn’t get flustered. He’s strategic and is able to apply legal knowledge in a commercial context.‘

‘Geraldine Elliott is a leading light in their litigation team. Very experienced and manages the most sensitive cases with consummate ease. Also highly flexible in building a team and working with a client. Very comfortable with massive and multi-party litigation.‘

‘Matthew Evans – a senior associate who is an outstanding litigator. Incredible output under intense pressure. Inventive legal thinking. A partner in the making.‘

‘Broad team that specialise in all elements of risk management that arise from high-scale cybersecurity breaches. Excellent industry contacts with PR teams, technical IT consultants. Key capabilities include assisting with ICO investigations. Knowledgeable in matters of risk and compliance specifically cyber security issues and always on hand to assist in addressing both straightforward and complex queries – happy to accommodate client requests for meetings on short notice and readily available to chat over the telephone to discuss complex matters as well as via written communication. Aware of the client’s goal, providing sound legal advice and expertise and work with professionalism and firm approach to achieve these desired client outcome.’

‘Jon Bartley has provided assistance with all of our major data protection queries over the last few years and provides his advice in a way that sees him fit seamlessly with our in-house legal and wider commercial teams.’

‘We work with are Richard Brevington. Richard is excellent in litigation strategy.’

The team approach issues with a very strong commercial focus, underpinned by excellent technical understanding. They are solution-focused, plain speaking and business friendly – I am comfortable putting any of the team in front of key business stakeholders.

Kelly Thomson not only has excellent technical skills and commercial focus but also goes out of her way to develop strong relationships with and between clients and collaborate on topics of mutual interest.

Patrick Brodie has excellent technical knowledge but also a uniquely practical and innovative approach to complex TUPE issues which is invaluable. He’s a trusted adviser looking beyond the legal space.

Patrick Brodie, Head of RPC’s Employment, Pensions and Incentives practice, is helpful, delightful to work with and client-focused. He is pragmatic and finds solutions where others just see problems. A real team player and unflappable.

A superb team, punching far above its weight, led by one of the most creative and astute employment solicitors in the country.- – –

 Kelly Thomson is astute in reading the room and getting the right timbre on things – she acts as a co-pilot with Patrick and put my CEO immediately at ease (no mean feat!). I have worked with so many great employment law firms over the past 24 years but RPC stands out.

‘They provide a high quality service, and the firm’s approach to conflicts means they can be hugely useful allies in complicated cases involving the banks and the FCA’

‘Jonathan Cary really merits his reputation as a heavy hitter in this space.  His extensive cross border UK/Hong Kong experience and calm collected style has made him a really useful contact’

‘Davina Given is a brilliant lawyer.  She is calm, very analytical, well read and knowledgeable, but always focused on the outcome. She’s someone who never loses sight of the commercial side’

‘RPC hosts a dynamic and high-quality legal team. Excellent at getting to the point and producing material that is focused and well argued. Excellent at litigation strategy and establishing the right course to be pursued.’

‘Andy McGregor is a brilliant lawyer who works swiftly to deliver results. Able to analyse and solve complex problems swiftly. Good team leader.’

‘Always approachable, clear thinking, quick to analyse merits and strategies.’

‘RPC’s team is very dedicated to what they do. They are very experienced in Russia/CIS disputes and always dig deep into the core of the dispute’s factual and legal background. This should be especially appreciated in circumstances when disputes require understanding of Russian law and traditions and patterns of business relationships in Russia.’

‘Andy McGregor works very carefully with the facts, but he also has a helicopter view of the dispute as a whole and effectively manages his team.’

‘Andy McGregor is ready to tackle complex multi-jurisdiction issues, good at communication and understanding the needs of the client – he always bears in mind the strategy of the project and leads the team well.’

‘I appreciate that the lawyers we work with at RPC are largely more experienced in their field and loyal to RPC then any of the rivals are to their own firms.’

‘RPC is a firm composed of very bright lawyers, each of whom has diverse experiences in different industries. The attorneys are very collaborative and focus on problem-solving whether the matter at issue is a transactional matter or a litigation matter. They don’t send lengthy memos. The firm’s capabilities in different areas of the IP and IT is tremendously helpful for clients that are looking for the full range of IP advice and assistance.‘

‘Ben Mark is a rising star at RPC. He has experience advising clients in a broad range of industries from retail to fashion to financial services to restaurants. He is very responsive, has extensive knowledge with respect to IP matters, and is very pragmatic. I think his greatest strength is his ability to understand the business needs of our mutual clients and his pragmatic and timely approach. He also is very bright and thoughtful.‘

‘Ciara Cullen is very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Her litigation experience comes in handy when negotiating complex agreements.‘

‘David Cran is very personable and tactical in his approach. I really appreciate his creative approach to problem solving and attention to detail.‘

‘Excellent knowledge of subject matter. Clear and decisive legal advice delivered at speed.‘

‘Ben Mark has superior knowledge of IP protection and enforcement issues.‘

‘RPC has a formidable team based in London and Bristol.‘

‘Gavin Reese is a very savvy player in a competitive market.‘

‘A first rate insurance firm, with a hard working team who are extremely adept at concluding large loss claims quickly and economically.‘

‘Steven Aitken is commercially focused and skilled in claims with a cross-border element.‘

‘What particularly impresses me is that they have huge specialist knowledge of the industry, but that is not at the expense of excellent skills at managing general commercial litigation. ‘

‘The judgement of the partners and their responsiveness to client needs is particularly notable. They are highly experienced litigators, with great judgement (worn lightly), and exceptional client management skills. ‘

‘Joshua Charalambous is a star lawyer in the making.’

‘Josh Charalambous is very mature, the complete package.’

‘They are fearless in every given situation.’

‘Jeremy Drew sets himself apart from anyone in this industry. He is polite, prompt and thoroughly professional in his approach with his clients. His reputation is fully deserved.’

‘The RPC sports team is dynamic and talented. Its members have a real breadth of knowledge across many areas of sports law. They forge excellent relationships with the client.’

‘Jeremy Drew is very intelligent but commercially savvy. Very experienced in many areas of sports law.’

‘Joshua Charalambous is a real rising star in the sports law arena. Very talented. Extremely conscientious and knowledgeable.’

‘Impressive array of clients. Good industry understanding. Tactically astute.’

‘As a higher rights advocate, Lambros has the technical and legal skills to advise clients on a par with the junior end of the bar.’

‘Friendly, sensible, practical.

Catherine Percy – sensible, pragmatic, always great to deal with.’

‘Attracts high profile cases. Deft settlement of big cases.

Lambros Kilaniotis – bright, energetic‘

‘David Cran is personable, very intelligent and quick to get to the nub of the problem.‘

‘A brilliant firm.‘

‘A commercially minded and responsive team’

‘High quality associates and partners who are able to tailor their approach to the matters at hand and provide targeted advice’

‘Great forensic ability, clarity of thought and focus. Excellent ability to see through “the chatter” to identify key issues.

Graham Reid is a good communicator, extremely thorough, extremely responsive, extremely knowledgeable and gives focussed effective advice and support. I could not have asked for more.’

‘Sam Tate is an outstandingly able lawyer with vast experience in this field’.

‘The team are dedicated and efficient’.

‘Sam Tate has experience across all aspects of corporate crime and has superb judgement’.

‘Sam Tate brings a wealth of practical knowledge from having worked both in-house and in private practice’.

‘Sam Tate has a clear enthusiasm for his subject matter and has an infectious energy’.

‘The team has demonstrated that they are very practically minded and that they are able to clearly understand the brief they have been asked to work on for the organisation’.

‘The team is very client-oriented, creative and reliable’.

‘Sam Tate is easy to deal with, has good practical experience and is a sensible sounding board’.

‘RPC have great strength in depth. They are able to field sector specialists to complement their team and to draw on a deep well of disputes experience.’

‘Jonathan Wood is simply outstanding. He is calm, approachable, client friendly and is at the very top of his game. A great person to work with.’

‘An excellent traditional English law firm, providing friendly high quality service.’

‘Jonathan Wood is a classy lawyer, providing clear advice and who is friendly and approachable.’

‘I consistently return to Matthew Griffith for external legal support on matters of insurance regulation because of his ability to distil highly complicated matters in a user friendly way which is appropriate for our business. I also find him a pleasure to work with and would not hesitate recommending him to a colleague’

‘The team has a very good understanding of the insurance market’

‘They are very commercial and are very willing to bring in colleagues to help with queries outside of their areas of focus’

‘They are very customer-oriented and ensure not only that they are available and provide responses when they say they will, but also that they provide answers which meet your needs; and which are digestible for the wider business’

‘They have clearly taken time to understand the regulators and to really understand the drivers behind various regulatory developments’

‘An excellent team – Lambos Kilaniotis and Melanie Musgrave in particular – are superb, solid and supportive of their clients. They are no-nonsense professionals who you would love to have on your side of table. They are practical and non-intrusive.’

‘A very competent team.’

‘Lambros Kilaniotis is a very highly regarded practitioner, very well known and liked in the profession.’

‘Lambros Kilaniotis is a very able lawyer and a joy to work with and is ably assisted by Melanie Musgrave.

‘Melanie Musgrave is very easy to work with and is a very well organised lawyer.’

‘The practice has extensive experience in international card scheme related matters and, in particular, interchange. These gives them exceptional insight into a complex area, with many competition elements.’

‘Lambros Kilaniotis and Melanie Musgrave bring extensive industry and competition experience to the fore, which combined with their increasing knowledge of our organisation means that they provide valuable advice is pertinent, relevant and appropriate.’

The team has a commercial approach to difficult situations.

‘Somehow, the firm manages to do everything. They deliver the quality of work you would expect while still being available to build relationships and answer questions.’

‘Very good quality of juniors. Vast array of knowledge. Personable. No issues with being challenged. Feel like you are working with them rather than a client-lawyer relationship.’

‘They listen to feedback (and are eager for any you can provide) but more than that they actually deliver on change.’

‘A client-friendly firm specialising in major incidents involving fatalities. It places client care at the forefront, creating an atmosphere where the client has confidence in the team.‘

‘Nick McMahon is a partner with substantial ‘big case’ experience. He balances his in-depth knowledge of health and safety with an approachable demeanour which instils confidence in his clients.‘