Freeports have been identified by the UK government as a means of boosting economic growth and creating jobs
By Nicola Sharp.
Nicola Sharp of corporate crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli sees the potential benefits – but also the risks. Read more
Rahman Ravelli has been included in the 2020 edition of The Spear’s 500
By Azizur Rahman.
The Spear’s 500 is widely recognised as Europe’s most highly-regarded indicator of both the most notable performers in the wealth management industry and the most experienced lawyers in this field. Read more
Senior Partner Aziz Rahman emphasises the importance of complying with the Financial Conduct Authority’s Principles for Businesses
By Azizur Rahman.
Firms and senior managers are not complying with the Principles for Businesses before acting, according to Mark Steward, the Financial Conduct Authority’s Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight. Read more
Guidance On Complying With The Fifth Money Laundering Directive Is Yet To Arrive
By Azizur Rahman.
Neil Williams of corporate crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli criticises what he sees as a lack of joined-up thinking. Read more
German Cum-Ex Case Sees London Banker Facing An Estimated $16M Bill
By Azizur Rahman.
Nicola Sharp considers the repayment problems faced by Martin Shields as a result of the huge tax scandal. Read more
Senior Partner Aziz Rahman discusses the significant fact and figures behind the Airbus DPA with Fraud Intelligence
By Azizur Rahman.
While Airbus is probably relieved to have avoided prosecution over alleged bribery, the huge amount of money it is having to pay to settle such allegations has generated headlines. Read more
A multinational operation has broken up an online investment fraud scheme that promised attractive returns on Bitcoin, gold and diamonds.
By Nicola Sharp.
Nicola Sharp of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli outlines the case – and is unsurprised by the use of cryptoassets in fraud. Read more
The Financial Conduct Authority is yet to bring one criminal prosecution for breaching the Money Laundering Regulations since they were introduced almost three years ago.
By Nicola Sharp.
Nicola Sharp of corporate crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli considers whether this is likely to change in the near future. Read more
Legal Director Syedur Rahman considers the speed at which the Serious Fraud Office works as the agency closes its longest-running investigation.
By Syedur Rahman.
The Serious Fraud Office has finally closed its longest-running case. Read more
Legal Director Syed Rahman considers HMRC’s tax evasion and money laundering investigation that was co-ordinated with fellow J5 agencies.
By Syedur Rahman.
HM Revenue and Customs is claiming success in a co-ordinated international investigation into tax evasion and money laundering. Read more
Senior Partner Aziz Rahman talks to City AM about the SFO’s approach to investigations, in the wake of the huge Airbus DPA
By Azizur Rahman.
Last week the President of the Queen’s Bench Division give formal approval to the deferred prosecution agreement between the Serious Fraud Office and Airbus. Read more
Senior Partner Aziz Rahman comments on the Airbus DPA in The Law Society Gazette
By Azizur Rahman.
Following the the announcement that the Serious Fraud Office had reached a Deferred Prosecution Agreement in principle between itself and Airbus, Rahman Ravelli's Senior Partner Aziz Rahman said: “Air... Read more
Airbus: The Great Escape?
By Azizur Rahman.
It has been a long time coming. Read more
British Islands Are To Share Information With Russian Tax Authorities Even Though An Agreement On Such Data Sharing Was Cancelled
By Nicola Sharp.
Nicola Sharp of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli believes more developments could be likely. Read more