Financial Crime
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Provided by Rahman Ravelli Solicitors
Rahman Ravelli is regularly involved in major investigations conducted by the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority and National Crime Agency, and global investigations run by other national and international authorities.
Its workload includes major, worldwide Department of Justice cases and investigations involving the most recent emerging developments in large-scale, multinational cybercrime, tax fraud and corruption.
The firm's success is due to its proactive, robust defence of corporates, coupled with its experience and expertise in multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional investigations.
Its financial crime team's ability to assess, analyse and act appropriately in demanding, complex cases, coupled with its determination to put the client first, make it popular with individuals and corporates seeking strong, shrewd representation. It has an impressive reputation for its work for international private clients; including ultra-high net worth individuals.
The firm's thorough knowledge of all aspects of financial crime and its success in major cases mean it obtains the highest legal rankings and the best possible outcome for clients. Its commitment to "go the extra mile'' and devise original, effective ways to challenge serious allegations means that every opportunity is considered and the best possible defence formulated.
Its successes in high-profile, national and international cases make it ideal to advise companies and individuals on preventative measures.
Chambers Review
Rahman Ravelli Solicitors has a highly regarded team of fraud specialists in Halifax that also works closely with its London office. The firm offers diligent and effective defence counsel in high-profile prosecutions including those involving cross-border investment and mortgage frauds. It has further strength in money laundering, bribery and corruption cases as well as MTIC and Ponzi scheme investigations. It is also a well-known name in the related field of POCA work.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rahman Ravelli are a class act. They've got a number of staff who really know their way around POCA, fraud and white-collar crime generally. They are a go-to firm."
"Rahman Ravelli has a strong team that provides a very high standard of attention to its clients."
"Rahman Ravelli are a class act. They've got a number of staff who really know their way around POCA, fraud and white-collar crime generally. They are a go-to firm."
"Rahman Ravelli has a strong team that provides a very high standard of attention to its clients."
Notable Practitioners
Aziz Rahman is a leading figure in financial crime who has extensive experience handling money laundering and bribery investigations. He also advises clients on allegations of pension and tax fraud.
"Aziz is a dynamic powerhouse of a solicitor. He's great with clients and really knows his stuff."
"Aziz Rahman is a shrewd operator."
"He steers the ship. He knows everyone and everyone knows him. He's intelligent and super smooth."
Syedur Rahman has notable experience handling financial crime cases, including bribery and serious fraud. He also has experience in HMRC investigations.
"He's a magnet for really interesting work and does very well in cross-border litigation."
"He's very enthusiastic on how his clients understand the issues and is highly personable and engaging to work with."
"Syedur is hard-working and commercially aware."
"He is good - he's very entrepreneurial in his advice and looks at matters with a creative and innovative lens."
Nicola Sharp has particular expertise in bribery, corruption and money laundering matters. She also assists with mortgage and investment fraud investigations.
"Nicola Sharp is fantastic. She has a sharp mind, is intelligent and hard-working, and has encyclopeadic knowledge."
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