Neil Williams discusses cooperation between the UK and European Law enforcement agencies after Brexit with Risk UK
By Neil Williams.
The UK is receiving a record number of European Arrest Warrants for suspects that have fled other European Union (EU) countries, which raises the question about what happens after Brexit. Read more
Rahman Ravelli strengthens its London Team with the arrival of Senior Associate Niall Hearty
By Niall Hearty.
Rahman Ravelli has boosted its London-based corporate and business crime team by appointing Niall Hearty He arrives at the firm, which is ranked in national and international legal guides, at a time when it is expanding to meet increasing client demand from the UK and abroad. Read more
Legal Director Syed Rahman discussing changes the FCA should make to open-ended funds
By Syedur Rahman.
The deterioration of Neil Woodford’s flagship £3.7 billion fund has prompted the FCA to consider reviewing how investments in illiquid assets are regulated. Read more
Rahman Ravelli’s founder Aziz Rahman has been the subject of the “My Legal Life’’ feature in The Law Society Gazette
By Azizur Rahman.
In the article, Aziz outlines some aspects of his training and how he came to be attracted to the area of work he specialises in. Read more
Syed Rahman discusses the effectiveness of large fines for banks with Law360
By Syedur Rahman.
Standard Chartered is just the latest bank to be hit with huge financial penalties for wrongdoing, having been fined in the US and UK. Read more
Legal Director Syed Rahman discusses the increase in FCA raids during 2018 with the FCPA Blog.
By Syedur Rahman.
Syed looks closely at why the number of dawn raids conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has almost doubled over the past year, from 13 in 2017 to 25 in 2018 and why this increase is such a significant one. Read more
Rahman Ravelli’s Senior Partner, Aziz Rahman quoted in The Times on the real value of unexplained wealth orders and if they will ever be used on a regular basis.
By Azizur Rahman.
The second case to involve unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) has seen the National Crime Agency targeting three residential properties with a total value of more than £80M. Read more
Aziz Rahman discusses Unexplained Wealth Orders with Lawyer Monthly
By Azizur Rahman.
“Unexplained wealth orders have the potential to significantly reduce the appeal of the UK as a destination for illicit income. Read more
Aziz Rahman of Rahman Ravelli wrote an article, published by Taxation, on the challenges that the UK will face when tackling money laundering after Brexit has become a reality.
By Azizur Rahman.
If Brexit becomes a reality the UK faces the prospect of tackling money laundering without the strong working relationships with law enforcement agencies across Europe that it can currently call on. Read more
Rahman Ravelli has appointed Neil Williams, Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman as legal directors as it expands to meet increased international demand from new and existing clients.
By Neil Williams, Nicola Sharp, Syedur Rahman.
Rahman Ravelli has appointed three legal directors as it embarks on a period of expansion to meet international client demand. Read more
Are the FCA sending mixed messages on Brexit?
By Azizur Rahman.
The FCA has talked of the challenges it faces due to Brexit and yet it has been considering delaying spending on Brexit implementation costs. Read more
How businesses can avoid problems with the tax man
By Azizur Rahman.
HMRC recently admitted that it had mistakenly fined some people for not submitting their online tax returns on time. Read more
Why the SFO narrowed the Rolls-Royce investigation
By Azizur Rahman.
The SFO’s decision to scale down its investigation into individuals regarding the Rolls-Royce bribery and corruption scandal comes six years after it began its enquiries and two years after it reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the company. Read more
Bribery and Corruption: Investigations and Negotiations across Jurisdictions
By Azizur Rahman.
Aziz Rahman, founder of Rahman Ravelli, has outlined the current issues involved in bribery and corruption investigations in a chapter he has contributed to an international legal guide. Read more
