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.’

Key clients

  • Kingsley Napley
  • QBE

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.

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