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Q. WHY INSTRUCT RAHMAN RAVELLI?
A. WE ARE GOOD AT WHAT WE DO AND WE HAVE A REPUTATION FOR PRO ACTIVE DEFENDING

SERIOUS FRAUD DEPARTMENT

Headed by Aziz Rahman; our Serious Fraud Department is available 24/7 to give advice wherever our clients need us. We help on all matters of Fraud and Regulatory investigations.

We utilise our extensive experience in defending complex crime to ensure new and existing clients have the best advice right from the start. At all times we focus on the best interests of our client.

Our experience and reputation means that we are able to handle the most challenging of cases.

We are robust and pro-active in ensuring our clients get the best defence. As members of the Specialist Fraud Panel, our skills and experience are recognised.

For more information on some of the areas of our work click the items on the left of this page.

EXPERTISE AND SPECIALISM

We have a highly skilled defence team which includes our in-house lawyers and Expert Barristers, Forensic Accountants and many other experts needed for the proper defence of Fraud investigations and Prosecutions.

Many organisations have investigatory powers such as the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Financial Services Authority (FSA), Trading Standards Departments, Serious and Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and Professional Regulatory bodies as well as the various Police Forces.

Allegations of Fraud or other impropriety are likely to have a serious affect on any business and the individuals who own and work within it. People may no longer wish to do business with the Company, firm or individual and an attempt may be made to, initially, freeze and then seize, the assets of those concerned (see Freezing your Assets). Such actions can result in a business being unable to continue even though the allegations have still to be put to a trial.

At the first sign of anyone making enquiries into the conduct, or affairs, of the company or firm or any individual in the business it is vital to get expert advice at the earliest opportunity. Wherever you are and 24/7, Rahman Ravelli are just a phone call away to come to your assistance.

At such a time seeking prompt professional advice can ease the worry and urgent preventative measures can be undertaken. We are here to support and protect you and your business.

Don't wait for the someone to arrest you, conduct an interview under caution, or serve an order restraining your assets. Seek advice as soon as you aware of any potential issue. Take immediate steps.

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CONFIDENTIALITY IS PARAMOUNT

Rumours of a problem can damage individual reputations and that of a business with devastating consequences. We have a strict confidentiality regime in all matters we deal with.

Many clients find it adds to their confidence that we have chosen to locate our main office in a discrete but accessible location. We advise and assist all over England and Wales and arrange meetings in appropriate locations to preserve discretion. However, if appropriate, we visit client and client premises where often relevant paperwork is to hand.

DEDICATED SPECIALIST TEAMS

Here at Rahman Ravelli we have Specialist teams dedicated to different types of cases ensuring maximum expertise.

We also recognise that each case and client is individual and that a case may involve several specialisms. To ensure the best possible representation we do not hesitate, where appropriate, to create a specific team for our client, drawn from our Lawyers and External Experts.

To look after our client we tailor make a team to the individual matter rather than make the case fit an existing team.

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ROBUST AND PRO-ACTIVE DEFENCE

Often allegations are, in varying degrees, speculative with the prosecution, or enquiring body, seeking to draw inferences from what evidence they have which, when examined, does not stand up to scrutiny.

How one deals with investigators and prosecutors needs careful and tactical handling. The teams at Rahman Ravelli are well versed in the methods to be employed and the individual decision making processes of what to do and say, and when.

Keeping evidence out of Court or an enquiry can greatly influence the outcome. Rahman Ravelli have a particular reputation in relation to issues of what evidence is admissible in Court.

The prosecution or investigating agency may not produce all that is possibly relevant and our teams are expert in analysing the evidence disclosed and identifying missing items which may assist the defence. This may result in a Court Order being obtained for production of the withheld information.

Great skill and persistence is needed to ensure that the best defence is achieved. This is guaranteed at Rahman Ravelli.

HANDLING THE PAPERWORK AND EVIDENCE

Many cases are document and evidence heavy. Rahman Ravelli are experts in dealing with, and analysing, vast amounts of such evidence, using various IT tools as well as old fashioned paper handling, reading and thinking.

Evidence or information presented in other forms such as DVDs, recordings and videos are taken in our stride.

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NEGOTIATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

Which ever prosecuting Fraud Agency is involved, it is always open to present representations arguing against laying charges or negotiating an outcome acceptable to you and in your best interests. Taking immediate action is therefore important.

GETTING LEGAL AID

Nearly all clients qualify for state funded Legal Aid and, wherever possible we arrange this for a client. However certain types of matters and cases against individuals do not qualify. All cases against Companies and Firms do not qualify for such assistance, but if individuals within these are also charged with a criminal offence they will, almost certainly, do so.

In matters where Legal Aid is not available, or is inappropriate, we have a variety of terms we offer clients in respect of payment.


Contact our Serious Fraud Department for further advice: seriousfraud@rahmanravelli.co.uk

Related Subjects

Freezing your Assets
Confiscation Orders
Financial Offences

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors Ltd (Company Registration No.6295702) are leading Criminal Defence Lawyers regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
We are Solicitors specialising in the defence of Serious Fraud, Serious and Complex Crime and Asset Forfeiture (including SOCA (Serious and Organised Crime Agency) Civil Recovery), Nationwide.
We are Specialist Panel Members (Fraud and VHCC) able to undertake the most Complex of cases.

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