Rani John
AshurstLed by accredited white-collar crime specialist Rani John, the experienced team at Ashurst are well-equipped to support a range of clients on internal investigations of whistleblower allegations, AUSTRAC related enforcement actions, and ASIC commenced misleading conduct investigations. Ian Bolster is a key contact, and leads on conspiracy to defraud matters, while Nicholas Mavrakis handles governance issues, regulatory investigations and related Federal Court proceedings. Carla-Rose Brett assists with bribery and ICAC investigations.
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Key clients
- Noumi Limited
- Societe Generale Securities Australia Pty Ltd
- TerraCom Limited
- Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd
- Rio Tinto Limited
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- White Oak
Work highlights
- Representing Noumi Limited in civil penalty proceedings commenced by ASIC.
- Representing Peter John Collins, the former partner of PwC, who was alleged to have disclosed information in relation to tax reform proposals, and was subject to Tax Practitioners Board findings.
- Representing PwC in defending a substantial privilege dispute in which the Commission of Taxation.
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Rani John, Ian Bolster, Stephen Woodbury