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Since establishing Rahman Ravelli in 2001, Aziz’s expertise in serious and white-collar crime has seen both his and the firm’s reputation rise dramatically. His ability to coordinate national, international and multi-agency defences has led to success in some of the most significant business crime cases of this century.
He has been recognised worldwide as one of the most capable legal experts regarding top-level, high-value commercial and financial disputes. His track record in cross-border asset recovery has also played a role in his rise to prominence.
Aziz's achievements have led to him being described as a “real genius”, “a Rolls-Royce performer’’ and “a powerhouse figure in white-collar crime – exceptionally knowledgeable, a fantastic strategist and a very well-respected leader’’ by The Legal 500; which keeps naming him as one of the elite solicitors in the UK. The 2024 Legal 500 calls him “a true leader and exceptionally talented white collar crime solicitor’’, “a brilliant tactician’’ and someone who is “proven to produce the strongest bespoke defence for the corporates, executives and UHNWIs that are his clients.’’
The Chambers UK Guide has called him “a brilliant lawyer…phenomenally committed to his clients”, “an extremely impressive individual’’, “an exceptional and gifted lawyer of considerable experience’’ and consistently ranks him as a star individual in the UK. The 2024 edition of Chambers says Aziz is “a leading figure in financial crime who has extensive experience’’ who “stands out for his work defending individuals and corporate clients’’.
Who's Who Legal ranks Aziz as a global leader and recommends him as an elite business crime defence lawyer for corporates.
Aziz's consistently high legal rankings and impressive reputation are due to his expertise in serious and corporate fraud, complex crime, bribery and corruption and compliance and regulatory matters. He is recognised as one of the most astute and accomplished litigators in large-scale commercial disputes where there is an element of corporate wrongdoing.
His skill in leading and managing legal teams, both here and overseas, through all stages of a case has been proven to produce the strongest bespoke defence for the corporates, executives and ultra-high net worth individuals that are his clients.
Aziz is known for leading the highest-level, most complex sanctions cases. He has advised and represented some of the biggest institutions on sanctions and sanctions-related litigation involving Russia and eastern Europe, Myanmar and other regions. His clients include corporate leaders, banks, PLC’s and other sizeable, international companies in sectors as diverse as engineering, power, chemicals, petroleum and nanotechnology.
His dealings with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the National Crime Agency (NCA), the City of London Police, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and international bodies such as the FBI, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), OLAF, Interpol and police and anti-corruption agencies around the world have led to consistent success in major, high-profile fraud and business crime cases here and abroad.
Aziz's ability to analyse complex material swiftly and work tactically and tenaciously for clients has seen him be the first to take certain types of cases to the highest possible UK and European courts. It has also made him the first choice for many senior business individuals who want an internal investigation conducted at their company.
From initial meetings with clients, Aziz is adept at deciding the best approach to take, the most suitable personnel for a case and the very best use of the firm’s experience and expertise to secure success. This has led to him becoming the logical choice for corporates who are looking to obtain a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) rather than face a criminal prosecution.
Professional Memberships
International Bar Association (IBA)
The Law Society
American Bar Association (ABA)
Fraud Lawyers Association (FLA)
Financial Services Lawyers Association (FSLA)
Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association (POCLA)
Fraud Advisory Panel (FAP)
Publications
The International Comparative Legal Guide 2024 – Sanctions
The International Comparative Legal Guide 2024 - Business Crime
The International Comparative Legal Guide 2024 - Corporate Investigations
The International Comparative Legal Guide 2023 – Corporate Investigations
The International Comparative Legal Guide 2021 - Business Crime
The International Comparative Legal Guide 2020 - Corporate Investigations
The International Comparative Legal Guide 2020 - Business Crime
The International Comparative Legal Guide 2019 - Corporate Investigations
Chambers Review
UK
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 Rahman stands out for his work defending individuals and corporate clients against civil recovery procedures. He is also well known for his expertise in international fraud.
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Provided by Chambers
"He is a shrewd tactician and has a good strategic understanding of what needs to be done to get good results."
"Aziz is a dynamic powerhouse of a solicitor. He's great with clients and really knows his stuff."
"He has good judgement and a good manner with clients. We always enjoy working with him."
"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."
"He is a shrewd tactician and has a good strategic understanding of what needs to be done to get good results."
"Aziz is a dynamic powerhouse of a solicitor. He's great with clients and really knows his stuff."
"He has good judgement and a good manner with clients. We always enjoy working with him."
"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."
Articles, highlights and press releases
20 items provided by Rahman Ravelli Solicitors
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.
Aziz Rahman and Joshua Ray of Rahman Ravelli detail the SFO’s powers and how companies should approach internally investigating allegations of bribery
EVALUATING COMPLIANCE PROGRAMMES – THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE’S GUIDANCE
Rahman Ravelli’s Aziz Rahman details the main points in the Serious Fraud Office’s just-published guidance on assessing the compliance programmes of companies under investigation.
THE FIFTH MONEY LAUNDERING DIRECTIVE AND THE UK
With the end of the UK government’s consultation period on the European Union’s Fifth Money Laundering Directive, Aziz Rahman outlines the Directive's likely effect.
ACCOUNT FREEZING ORDERS: WHY WE CAN EXPECT MORE OF THEM.
With account freezing orders having been used for the first time, Aziz Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines their effectiveness and considers why they may come to be used frequently
UNEXPLAINED WEALTH ORDERS: THEIR POTENTIAL AND THE RIGHT WAY TO RESPOND IF FACED WITH ONE
Aziz Rahman considers why we may see an increase in unexplained wealth orders (UWO’s) and the implications for law enforcement and individuals
DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS: THE BEST OPTION? OR A FLAWED IDEA?
Tesco admitted wrongdoing over its accounting scandal in order to obtain a deferred prosecution agreement and avoid a conviction. But with everyone charged over the scandal having been cleared, Aziz Rahman examines whether the deferred prosecution agreement process needs revising.
DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS: OBTAINING ONE AND SEEING IT THROUGH TO COMPLETION
With Standard Bank having become the first organisation to conclude a DPA, Aziz Rahman explains why gaining one is only the start of the challenge.
BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS IN MORE THAN ONE JURISDICTION: THE IMPORTANCE OF ENSURING A JOINED-UP DEFENCE AP
Aziz Rahman considers the Ericsson bribery investigation and outlines how best to respond if you are investigated by more than one law enforcement agency
DEALING WITH AGENCIES THAT INVESTIGATE BUSINESS CRIME
Aziz Rahman outlines the powers and functions of the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority and National Crime Agency and explains how defence teams should respond to them.
With the SFO laying down tough conditions to those seeking a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA), Aziz Rahman examines what companies need to do to have a chance of securing one.
THE SFO, THE FUTURE AND SECURING A DPA
Now that the SFO’s future appears assured, Aziz Rahman considers what this means for those seeking deferred prosecution agreements.
FORMULA ONE, BRIBERY AND THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Aziz Rahman explains why the SFO’s enquiries into Formula One are relevant to all senior executives and corporates.
THE NEED TO PREVENT MONEY LAUNDERING - EVERYWHERE
China is toughening its money laundering prevention by taking a closer look at many more business sectors. Aziz Rahman explains the thinking behind this – and what it means for everyone trading abroad.
MANAGING THE PROBLEM OF BRIBERY IN HIGH-RISK COUNTRIES
Aziz Rahman considers the corruption problems energy and resources companies have encountered and assesses how they can be minimised.
AUTOMATION AND MONEY LAUNDERING
Aziz Rahman explains how automation can bring its own risks of money laundering – and how they can be reduced.
CHALLENGING WITNESS CREDIBILITY
The SFO has been criticised for its use of an expert witness in trials. Aziz Rahman examines how the SFO can be challenged over its use of such witnesses.
The Financial Reporting Council appears to be taking a tougher stance. Aziz Rahman explains what auditors must do to avoid falling fall of it.
TESCO: A QUESTION OF CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY?
Aziz Rahman examines what the deferred prosecution agreement the supermarket giant has reached with the SFO may mean for other corporates.
THE LAUNDROMAT SAGA: THE FCA AND MONEY LAUNDERING RISKS
With banks being investigated over alleged Russian money laundering, Aziz Rahman examines the precautions financial professionals must take.
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.
Aziz Rahman and Joshua Ray of Rahman Ravelli detail the SFO’s powers and how companies should approach internally investigating allegations of bribery
EVALUATING COMPLIANCE PROGRAMMES – THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE’S GUIDANCE
Rahman Ravelli’s Aziz Rahman details the main points in the Serious Fraud Office’s just-published guidance on assessing the compliance programmes of companies under investigation.
THE FIFTH MONEY LAUNDERING DIRECTIVE AND THE UK
With the end of the UK government’s consultation period on the European Union’s Fifth Money Laundering Directive, Aziz Rahman outlines the Directive's likely effect.
ACCOUNT FREEZING ORDERS: WHY WE CAN EXPECT MORE OF THEM.
With account freezing orders having been used for the first time, Aziz Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines their effectiveness and considers why they may come to be used frequently
UNEXPLAINED WEALTH ORDERS: THEIR POTENTIAL AND THE RIGHT WAY TO RESPOND IF FACED WITH ONE
Aziz Rahman considers why we may see an increase in unexplained wealth orders (UWO’s) and the implications for law enforcement and individuals
DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS: THE BEST OPTION? OR A FLAWED IDEA?
Tesco admitted wrongdoing over its accounting scandal in order to obtain a deferred prosecution agreement and avoid a conviction. But with everyone charged over the scandal having been cleared, Aziz Rahman examines whether the deferred prosecution agreement process needs revising.
DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS: OBTAINING ONE AND SEEING IT THROUGH TO COMPLETION
With Standard Bank having become the first organisation to conclude a DPA, Aziz Rahman explains why gaining one is only the start of the challenge.
BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS IN MORE THAN ONE JURISDICTION: THE IMPORTANCE OF ENSURING A JOINED-UP DEFENCE AP
Aziz Rahman considers the Ericsson bribery investigation and outlines how best to respond if you are investigated by more than one law enforcement agency
DEALING WITH AGENCIES THAT INVESTIGATE BUSINESS CRIME
Aziz Rahman outlines the powers and functions of the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority and National Crime Agency and explains how defence teams should respond to them.
With the SFO laying down tough conditions to those seeking a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA), Aziz Rahman examines what companies need to do to have a chance of securing one.
THE SFO, THE FUTURE AND SECURING A DPA
Now that the SFO’s future appears assured, Aziz Rahman considers what this means for those seeking deferred prosecution agreements.
FORMULA ONE, BRIBERY AND THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Aziz Rahman explains why the SFO’s enquiries into Formula One are relevant to all senior executives and corporates.
THE NEED TO PREVENT MONEY LAUNDERING - EVERYWHERE
China is toughening its money laundering prevention by taking a closer look at many more business sectors. Aziz Rahman explains the thinking behind this – and what it means for everyone trading abroad.
MANAGING THE PROBLEM OF BRIBERY IN HIGH-RISK COUNTRIES
Aziz Rahman considers the corruption problems energy and resources companies have encountered and assesses how they can be minimised.
AUTOMATION AND MONEY LAUNDERING
Aziz Rahman explains how automation can bring its own risks of money laundering – and how they can be reduced.
CHALLENGING WITNESS CREDIBILITY
The SFO has been criticised for its use of an expert witness in trials. Aziz Rahman examines how the SFO can be challenged over its use of such witnesses.
The Financial Reporting Council appears to be taking a tougher stance. Aziz Rahman explains what auditors must do to avoid falling fall of it.
TESCO: A QUESTION OF CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY?
Aziz Rahman examines what the deferred prosecution agreement the supermarket giant has reached with the SFO may mean for other corporates.
THE LAUNDROMAT SAGA: THE FCA AND MONEY LAUNDERING RISKS
With banks being investigated over alleged Russian money laundering, Aziz Rahman examines the precautions financial professionals must take.
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