RPC handles a broad range of negligence claims for construction, legal and accountancy professionals. The professional and financial risk team also offers expert advice on regulatory and disciplinary investigations, as well as policy coverage issues. Joint practice head Nick Bird leads the lawyers practice, while Alan Stone oversees the construction team. James Wickes heads up the firm’s financial disputes offering, and Richard Breavington leads the cyber and tech insurance group. Tim Bull has particular knowledge of policy coverage advice as well as insurance and reinsurance disputes. Tom Green offers advice on all forms of dispute resolution within the construction sector, while Alys Jones and Tim Shepherd defend professionals, primarily accountants, auditors and lawyers, in a range of claims. Felicity Strong acts for construction and design professionals. Laura Stocks is well-known for her representation of solicitors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘There are so many excellent lawyers in the team. The team leaders seem to be able to consistently 'grow them', leading to newer partners, such as Tom Green, who are very much of the same type and skill level. They are a pleasure to work with as well as consistently effective for their clients.’
‘We regularly work with Nick Bird and members of his team on high value and complex dispute resolution. He is one of the top names and is an astute operator, able to dissect the issues and devise a strategy which protects his clients for the long term.’
‘Nick is the standout lawyer in the group. He will always be on our shortlist.’
‘Uniquely strong from top to bottom; deep expertise in professional negligence field. Efficient use of technology; wise use of practitioners at the right level to meet the seriousness of the case and client's budgetary constraints; tough litigation, but with a sensitive touch when necessary.’
‘Nick Bird is a standout practitioner in the field,' has a highly intellectual and analytical approach to the law, is robust in his decision-making and resolutely independent of mind. A great team-player.'
- 'Tim Shepherd is measured and analytical, extremely hard-working and commercially astute.’
- 'My view is that RPC are a first-rate firm who are the very forefront in this area. The team has huge strength-in-depth and collective experience and the calibre of individual lawyers, partners and associates, is exceptionally good. They provide an extremely good service and are a pleasure to work with and for. ’
‘RPC is one of the leading professional negligence firms in London. In London, it does some of the largest and most complex claims in the professional indemnity market. It has high-powered solicitors who are well-resourced, experienced and knowledgeable.’
‘Nick Bird is a leading player in the market. He has an excellent level of involvement in the detail of his cases, and is a thoughtful lawyer who contributes strongly to both strategy and arguments to advance.'
Key clients
- Kingsley Napley
- QBE
- Travelers
- Sompo
- BMIF
- Liberty
- AXIS
- ALAS
- Argo / Westfield
- Allianz
- BPTW LLP
- Colliers international
- Laing O'Rourke
- McLaren Construction
- Broadway Malyan Limited
- RG Group
- EPR Architects
- Glenn Howell Architects
- Vinci
- Urban Splash
Work highlights
Defending Broadway Malyan Limited in the alleged defects in the design and construction of a mixed-use student accommodation complex. Also in relation to alleged defects in the design and construction of a residential development.
Defending RG Group in multi-party TCC proceedings commenced by the owner of student accommodation in North London concerning alleged fire safety defects.
Acting for Ridge & Partners LLP in the defence of breach of contract/negligence allegations arising from fund monitoring services provided to a lending intermediary that secured loan funding from a Guernsey 'cell company'.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Nick Bird; Alan Stone; James Wickes; Richard Breavington
Other key lawyers
Tim Bull; Tom Green; Alys Jones; Tim Shepherd; Felicity Strong; Laura Stocks