Praised by clients as a ‘complimentary team of diverse but intermingling talents,’ RPC is sought after for its expertise in public and private M&A at both domestic and cross-border levels, investments, and restructuring. The group is capable of advising businesses from diverse industry sectors including retail and consumer, insurance and financial services, and technology and media. Retail and technology specialist Karen Hendy leads the department and stands out for her aptitude for international M&A. She is supported by insurance M&A authority James Mee, joint venture expert Neil Brown, and Nigel Collins, who concentrates on M&A, disposals, and investments involving Japanese companies.
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Testimonials
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‘Very attentive and friendly yet professional.’
‘Always made me feel at ease, even when the subject matter got complicated.’
‘A complimentary team of diverse but intermingling talents.’
‘Jeremy Cunningham made me feel instantly at ease and was always on hand when needed.’
‘All members of the team were outstanding and diligent.’
‘James Mee and his M&A team at RPC are a well-rounded, detail-oriented, and a solid team. They have provided us with first class advice and support.’
‘They work hard, plough through the details, and translate it to us in a form we can grasp and make decisions upon.’
‘We trust them, and they have never let us down in terms of providing sound advice and vigorously fighting our corner.’
'Attention to detail. Solution oriented. Calm under pressure. Never getting agitated or flustered. Straightforward and uncomplicated.'
Key clients
- Assured Partners Group
- Ebury
- Axis
- Bain Capital
- BP Marsh
- CGI
- Frasers Group
- Howden Group
- Bishop Street Partners
- Global Rate Set Systems
- Ceres
Work highlights
Advised CGI on its acquisition of BJSS.
Advised Frasers group on a series of strategic acquisitions and investments, including leading on its international expansion efforts across multiple jurisdictions.
Advised Bishop Street on its acquisition of Landmark Underwriting.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Karen Hendy
Other key lawyers
James Mee; Neil Brown; Nigel Collins; Jeremy Cunningham; Emily McGregor