Rahman Ravelli Solicitors
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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors
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Senior and Managing Partner: Aziz Rahman
Partners: Syed Rahman, Nicola Sharp, Niall Hearty
Contacts:
Corporate & Financial Crime: Aziz Rahman, Nicola Sharp, Syed Rahman, Niall Hearty
Internal Investigations & Risk Management: Aziz Rahman, Nicola Sharp, Syed Rahman
Regulatory & Commercial Litigation: Nicola Sharp, Syed Rahman
Global Asset Recovery: Syed Rahman, Nicola Sharp, Aziz Rahman
Cryptocurrency, fraud and cybercrime: Syed Rahman
Complex Crime: Shaf Rahman, Niall Hearty
Serious & General Crime: Amrik Bilkhu
Private Prosecutions: Nicola Sharp
Sanctions: Syed Rahman
THE FIRM
Rahman Ravelli’s market-leading City of London presence, numerous UK bases, European expertise, network of worldwide legal experts and global reach mark it out as a national and international leader.As does its track record of success in multinational and multijurisdictional criminal and regulatory investigations and complex business disputes.
Its depth of experience and expertise in serious and corporate fraud, white-collar crime, bribery and corruption, regulatory matters, complex crime, market abuse, asset recovery and commercial litigation — in particular, civil fraud — have ensured the highest rankings in legal guides, significant legal successes and a reputation second to none.
It is a reputation for robust, first-class, effective legal representation tailored specifically to each client. This reputation continues to grow due to Rahman Ravelli’s ability to hire the best lawyers and its strong, proactive and innovative approach to resolving issues for professionals, senior business figures, high net worth individuals, corporates, governments and other organisations.
The firm is at the forefront of cryptocurrency, having represented clients in a number of cases that have shaped the law in this area. It is heavily involved in cross-border investigations into the share-selling practice Cum-Ex. Rahman Ravelli lawyers are also in increasing demand to advise and represent major institutions regarding high-level sanctions investigations and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
The firm is adept at responding to attacks on clients’ interests by governments or agencies. As a result, Rahman Ravelli is frequently recommended to others by current or past clients and by other legal professionals, here and abroad.
It is a firm known for managing all aspects of criminal and regulatory defence and for going up against national and international agencies, such as the SFO, the FCA, DOJ, SEC, the City of London Police, Interpol, NCA, HMRC, the FBI and OLAF. Rahman Ravelli regularly receives instructions on the largest, most notable, complex and multinational and multi-agency white-collar crime investigations.
Recent work includes instructions in the largest, most high-profile global corruption investigations, involvement in some of the UK’s most significant deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) negotiations and cross-border investment fraud cases. It is in increasing demand to help corporates and senior executives investigate and self-report wrongdoing in order to achieve a civil, rather than a criminal, solution to an issue.
Rahman Ravelli is also sought out by corporates and high net worth individuals for its investigative and legal expertise in asset tracing and recovery work that involves a number of countries and multiple jurisdictions.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF WORK
Rahman Ravelli’s expertise in, and vast experience of, commercial fraud and business crime defence, as well as its success in major tax fraud, international corruption and money laundering investigations, ensure that no case is ever too big, complex or geographically diverse. It is widely respected for its work in regulatory investigations, private prosecutions and large-scale commercial disputes involving corporate wrongdoing, reputational issues, corporate liability and multi-jurisdictional enforcement.
The firm handles multinational bribery and corruption cases involving billions of dollars, governments, law enforcement agencies and companies of all sizes and from all nations and industries. It advises companies and professionals worldwide and from all areas of business on compliance, corporate risk and internal investigations. Rahman Ravelli’s client list includes large corporates, high-ranking officials, high-net-worth individuals and all types of professionals and senior figures being investigated by agencies in the UK or abroad.
Its experience in civil recovery has seen it help shape the law and be the first to take such a case to the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights to protect clients’ assets. Its unrivalled expertise in asset recovery matters has seen it become a logical first choice for clients facing restraint orders and the confiscation and/or freezing of assets.
The firm’s acknowledged global asset tracing and recovery skills are repeatedly used by corporates and high net worth individuals. It also handles cases involving unexplained wealth orders, by which authorities can take assets from those they suspect of wrongdoing.
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Website: rahmanravelli.co.uk
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The FATF and Proliferation Financing Risk
Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli outlines the Financial Action Task Force’s proliferation financing guidance
Private Prosecutions: The Issues
Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli details the matters that have to be considered when deciding whether to bring a private prosecution.
Bringing Foreign Court Proceedings in Breach of a London Arbitration Agreement
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that emphasises courts’ powers to remedy breaches of contract.
THE CPS’ REVISED MONEY LAUNDERING GUIDANCE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details the significance of the Crown Prosecution Service’s revised guidance to prosecutors on money laundering.
Litigation privilege and the dominant purpose of correspondence
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case that considered the evolving issue of litigation privilege.
The Bongo family’s assets and BNP Paribas
Salomé Lemasson of Rahman Ravelli assesses the bank’s indictment and its options under French law
Double jeopardy and Interpol red notices
Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli details a case where the double jeopardy rule was seen to override an Interpol red notice
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that considered the scope of a judgment made in rem.
GPT Corruption in Saudi Arabia
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli summarises events that led to the Airbus subsidiary paying millions for wrongdoing in securing a contract.
Control of Documents and Disclosure Obligations
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that examined what can be considered to be in a party’s control in relation to the disclosure exercise
The Use of Norwich Pharmacal Orders in Tackling Art Fraud and Theft
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that illustrates the circumstances when an NPO can be granted.
The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (High-Risk Countries) Regulations 2021
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the changes regarding High-Risk Third Countries
THE CPS ECONOMIC CRIME STRATEGY
Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli gives an overview of the Crown Prosecution Service’s plan to tackle economic crime.
Fiduciary Relationships and the Granting of Relief of Undisclosed Commissions
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a judgement that considered whether a fiduciary relationship is necessary for relief to be granted.
THE NEW APPROACH TO SANCTIONS BREACHES
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s latest guidance on financial sanctions breaches.
The Pros and Cons of Private Prosecutions
With the use of private prosecutions on the increase, Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli considers the advantages and disadvantages of them
The FCA’s Whistleblowing Campaign
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers the Financial Conduct Authority’s attempt to encourage would-be whistleblowers to report directly to it.
THE FCA’S LATEST EFFORTS TO CURB MARKET ABUSE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent approaches to ensuring market integrity
Technological Analysis in Fraud Cases
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a case where technology played a key role in obtaining a summary judgement.
The Admissibility of Unlawfully Obtained Evidence
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that raises issues around evidence gathering.
The Art Market’s Money Laundering Deadline
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the money laundering obligations facing those in the art dealing world.
The EBA’s Guidance on Money Laundering Risk
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the latest guidelines from the European Banking Authority regarding money laundering and terrorist financing.
The Limits of the Bankers’ Book Evidence Act 1879
Nicola Sharp considers a recent case that highlighted the scope of the Act
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the post-Brexit sanctions challenges facing the UK – and how it has responded.
Syedur Rahman, partner at financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli, assesses the legal issues relevant to the rise of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).
The admissibility of opinion evidence
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that saw the court deny permission to use expert evidence
Varying Proprietary Injunctions
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers two recent cases that focus on a defendant’s ability to vary a proprietary injunction.
The EU Market Abuse Directive and the right to silence
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a ruling that affects an individual’s ability to avoid self-incrimination
The Quincecare Duty and APP fraud
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a recent case that examined banks’ duties to prevent customers falling victim to push payment fraud.
KBR, THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE AND SECTION 2 NOTICES
Aziz Rahman assesses the implications of the Serious Fraud Office’s defeat in a Supreme Court case regarding its ability to use Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act to obtain documents held in other countries.
The FATF and Proliferation Financing Risk
Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli outlines the Financial Action Task Force’s proliferation financing guidance
Private Prosecutions: The Issues
Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli details the matters that have to be considered when deciding whether to bring a private prosecution.
Bringing Foreign Court Proceedings in Breach of a London Arbitration Agreement
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that emphasises courts’ powers to remedy breaches of contract.
THE CPS’ REVISED MONEY LAUNDERING GUIDANCE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details the significance of the Crown Prosecution Service’s revised guidance to prosecutors on money laundering.
Litigation privilege and the dominant purpose of correspondence
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case that considered the evolving issue of litigation privilege.
The Bongo family’s assets and BNP Paribas
Salomé Lemasson of Rahman Ravelli assesses the bank’s indictment and its options under French law
Double jeopardy and Interpol red notices
Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli details a case where the double jeopardy rule was seen to override an Interpol red notice
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that considered the scope of a judgment made in rem.
GPT Corruption in Saudi Arabia
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli summarises events that led to the Airbus subsidiary paying millions for wrongdoing in securing a contract.
Control of Documents and Disclosure Obligations
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that examined what can be considered to be in a party’s control in relation to the disclosure exercise
The Use of Norwich Pharmacal Orders in Tackling Art Fraud and Theft
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that illustrates the circumstances when an NPO can be granted.
The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (High-Risk Countries) Regulations 2021
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the changes regarding High-Risk Third Countries
THE CPS ECONOMIC CRIME STRATEGY
Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli gives an overview of the Crown Prosecution Service’s plan to tackle economic crime.
Fiduciary Relationships and the Granting of Relief of Undisclosed Commissions
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a judgement that considered whether a fiduciary relationship is necessary for relief to be granted.
THE NEW APPROACH TO SANCTIONS BREACHES
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s latest guidance on financial sanctions breaches.
The Pros and Cons of Private Prosecutions
With the use of private prosecutions on the increase, Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli considers the advantages and disadvantages of them
The FCA’s Whistleblowing Campaign
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers the Financial Conduct Authority’s attempt to encourage would-be whistleblowers to report directly to it.
THE FCA’S LATEST EFFORTS TO CURB MARKET ABUSE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent approaches to ensuring market integrity
Technological Analysis in Fraud Cases
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a case where technology played a key role in obtaining a summary judgement.
The Admissibility of Unlawfully Obtained Evidence
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that raises issues around evidence gathering.
The Art Market’s Money Laundering Deadline
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the money laundering obligations facing those in the art dealing world.
The EBA’s Guidance on Money Laundering Risk
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the latest guidelines from the European Banking Authority regarding money laundering and terrorist financing.
The Limits of the Bankers’ Book Evidence Act 1879
Nicola Sharp considers a recent case that highlighted the scope of the Act
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the post-Brexit sanctions challenges facing the UK – and how it has responded.
Syedur Rahman, partner at financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli, assesses the legal issues relevant to the rise of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).
The admissibility of opinion evidence
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that saw the court deny permission to use expert evidence
Varying Proprietary Injunctions
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers two recent cases that focus on a defendant’s ability to vary a proprietary injunction.
The EU Market Abuse Directive and the right to silence
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a ruling that affects an individual’s ability to avoid self-incrimination
The Quincecare Duty and APP fraud
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a recent case that examined banks’ duties to prevent customers falling victim to push payment fraud.
KBR, THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE AND SECTION 2 NOTICES
Aziz Rahman assesses the implications of the Serious Fraud Office’s defeat in a Supreme Court case regarding its ability to use Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act to obtain documents held in other countries.