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Rahman Ravelli
‘Genuine powerhouse’ Rahman Ravelli operates regionally, nationally and internationally. The firm has particular expertise in civil recovery proceedings, multi-jurisdictional civil fraud claims, and worldwide asset recovery cases. Clients also benefit from the team’s international sanctions experience. Managing partner Azizur Rahman - a ’brilliant tactician’ known for complex sanctions work and multi-national fraud investigations - leads the team. ‘Star quality operator’ Nicola Sharp has an extensive track record in handling major financial investigations, while Syed Rahman is recommended for both sanctions work, and the developing area of cryptocurrency fraud.
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‘Over the last ten years or so, Azizur Rahman has built the firm into a genuine powerhouse in the field of crime and fraud. What sets them apart is both the breadth of work they undertake but also the jurisdictions in which they undertake it. Many firms advertise themselves as having an international presence, but Rahman Ravelli genuinely does.’
‘An outstanding firm which deals with a broad range of crime from homicide to company fraud.’
‘Nicola Sharp is a star quality operator who provides the best service to her clients.’
‘In the field they service, they are at the top of the tree. The first call in civil and criminal fraud. They have a diverse team all totally committed to giving their clients value for money.’
‘Azizur Rahman - a brilliant tactician who gives clear and well structured advice.'
- 'Nicola Sharp - a truly great commercial litigator. Very brave and hard working.���
‘Rahman Ravelli has become one of the fastest-growing and most highly-regarded, market-leading legal practices in its field and the firm strives to provide conflict-free, market-leading financial crime, cross-border investigations and complex commercial litigation advice.'
‘Azizur Rahman is the orchestrator of strategy and the clear and focused driving force behind the firm, always seeming to identify and fulfil client needs almost before they themselves appreciate that they need a policy on a topic, or advice on a matter. His skill in leading and managing legal teams, both in the UK and overseas, through all stages of a case has been proven to produce the strongest bespoke defence for the corporates, executives and UHNWIs that are his clients.'
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Rahman Ravelli
Syed Rahman is a partner at Rahman Ravelli and is recognised as a leading figure in multinational matters such as asset recovery, civil litigation (including litigation involving cryptocurrencies), criminal defence and corporate fraud. He is sought by ultra-high net worth individuals and companies who depend on him to solve complex, multijurisdictional problems. He has secured a number of notable legal firsts in developing cross-border areas such as cryptocurrency fraud and Cum-Ex. His expanding global caseload includes major fraud prosecutions – including the largest investment and pension liberation frauds – and conducting internal fraud investigations for corporates. Syed is heavily involved in numerous significant, complex sanctions cases and related litigation, and is adept at challenging sanctions designations. His notable successes in high-level financial disputes have led to him earning an impressive reputation in the field of commercial litigation. Syed has also been in increasing demand for cases involving regulation and litigation regarding SPACs (special purpose acquisition companies). He was lead solicitor on a £500 million-plus SFO global bribery and corruption investigation linked to ENRC; in which he managed deferred prosecution agreement negotiations.
Rahman Ravelli
Nicola is a partner at Rahman Ravelli. She is known for her successes in cases involving private prosecutions, civil asset recovery, financial disputes and business crime. Her expertise in DPA negotiations, devising preventative measures and conducting internal investigations means that national and international corporations regularly seek her services. Nicola manages multinational investigations into cross-border investment frauds and leads the defence of corporate clients in enforcement actions brought by the SFO, FCA and European bodies; including European Commission anti-fraud regulator, OLAF. She also leads multi-agency, international corporate crime cases; including many involving bribery and corruption and money laundering.
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Azizur Rahman