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
A report by the European Court of Auditors has warned that swift action needs to be taken to tackle large-scale fraud involving European Union project funding.
By Nicola Sharp.
A report by the European Court of Auditors has warned that swift action needs to be taken to tackle large-scale fraud involving European Union project funding. Read more
The right way to report a company’s failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion
By Azizur Rahman.
How a company should report its failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion and what HM Revenue and Customs expects from those who commit the offence are issues the business world needs to consider. Read more
Internal contradiction – the SFO on privilege
By Azizur Rahman.
In her recent speech, Serious Fraud Office (SFO) Director Lisa Osofsky said that companies being investigated should be waiving their right to privilege if they wish to cooperate with the SFO. Read more
The risk of money laundering in legal firms, for Legal Practice Management
By Azizur Rahman.
The risk of money laundering in legal firms, for Legal Practice Magazine Rahman Ravelli’s Aziz Rahman was asked by Legal Practice Management magazine to write an article about legal firms and the risk of money laundering. Read more
Trading abroad without the risks
By Azizur Rahman.
Doing business abroad can bring many benefits. Read more
Money laundering is hurting banks!
By Nicola Sharp.
The challenges banks face regarding money laundering have been shown in dramatic fashion by the crisis facing Sweden’s Swedbank. Read more
Lessons From Carphone Warehouse's Partial FCA Settlement
By Syedur Rahman.
Carphone Warehouse was recently ordered to pay a £29M penalty for the mis-selling of insurance, following an FCA investigation which stemmed from whistleblowing reports. Read more
Overseas production orders: speeding up the authorities’ ability to obtain data from Abroad
By Azizur Rahman.
Overseas Production Orders (OPOs) are the latest tool available to the authorities to help them secure convictions in serious criminal cases. Read more
What General Counsel need to know about money laundering
By Azizur Rahman.
Law enforcement agencies are taking an increasingly tough approach to identifying and punishing money laundering. Read more
Rahman Ravelli Sponsors Business Masters 2019
By Azizur Rahman.
Rahman Ravelli’s Syedur Rahman presented the International Trade Award as part of the firm’s sponsorship of the Yorkshire Business Masters 2019. Read more
Account Freezing Orders: Why we can expect more of them. A Practical Guide
By Azizur Rahman.
With recent weeks having seen the first use of account freezing orders, Rahman Ravelli’s Aziz Rahman wrote an article examining their importance to the authorities and why they may come to be used frequently. Read more
Is the Serious Fraud Office Offering Value for Money?
By Azizur Rahman.
With the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) having just dropped two investigations and the cost of its failed Tesco prosecution becoming public knowledge, critics have questioned its approach and whether it offers value for money. Read more
The SFO opens investigation into London Capital & Finance PLC
By Azizur Rahman.
The SFO has opened an investigation into London Capital & Finance PLC adding onto the legal woes of the failed mini-bond issuer that left thousands of customers out of pocket when it collapsed in January. Read more
