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Aziz Rahman’s in-depth expertise and experience have led to a reputation for robust, intelligent defence work, a growing national, international and multi-agency caseload that includes the most notable global corruption investigations, and a client list of major corporations, professionals and high net worth individuals.
His widely-recognised gift for assembling and strategically directing teams in serious and corporate fraud, complex crime, bribery and corruption, asset tracing and recovery and compliance and regulatory matters has brought repeated success and recognition as one of the most accomplished litigators in major, high-value commercial disputes.
He has advised and represented some of the biggest institutions – including banks and major corporates in a variety of business sectors - in the highest-level sanctions cases and sanctions-related litigation. He is also in increasing demand from clients wishing to conduct internal corporate investigations since the UK introduced DPAs; of which he has extensive experience.
His swift analysis of complex issues and identification of the best course of action have led to a lengthening achievement record.
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KBR, THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE AND SECTION 2 NOTICES
Aziz Rahman assesses the implications of the Serious Fraud Office’s defeat in a Supreme Court case regarding its ability to use Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act to obtain documents held in other countries.
Aziz Rahman and Joshua Ray of Rahman Ravelli detail the SFO’s powers and how companies should approach internally investigating allegations of bribery
EVALUATING COMPLIANCE PROGRAMMES – THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE’S GUIDANCE
Rahman Ravelli’s Aziz Rahman details the main points in the Serious Fraud Office’s just-published guidance on assessing the compliance programmes of companies under investigation.
THE FIFTH MONEY LAUNDERING DIRECTIVE AND THE UK
With the end of the UK government’s consultation period on the European Union’s Fifth Money Laundering Directive, Aziz Rahman outlines the Directive's likely effect.
ACCOUNT FREEZING ORDERS: WHY WE CAN EXPECT MORE OF THEM.
With account freezing orders having been used for the first time, Aziz Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines their effectiveness and considers why they may come to be used frequently
UNEXPLAINED WEALTH ORDERS: THEIR POTENTIAL AND THE RIGHT WAY TO RESPOND IF FACED WITH ONE
Aziz Rahman considers why we may see an increase in unexplained wealth orders (UWO’s) and the implications for law enforcement and individuals
DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS: THE BEST OPTION? OR A FLAWED IDEA?
Tesco admitted wrongdoing over its accounting scandal in order to obtain a deferred prosecution agreement and avoid a conviction. But with everyone charged over the scandal having been cleared, Aziz Rahman examines whether the deferred prosecution agreement process needs revising.
DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS: OBTAINING ONE AND SEEING IT THROUGH TO COMPLETION
With Standard Bank having become the first organisation to conclude a DPA, Aziz Rahman explains why gaining one is only the start of the challenge.
BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS IN MORE THAN ONE JURISDICTION: THE IMPORTANCE OF ENSURING A JOINED-UP DEFENCE AP
Aziz Rahman considers the Ericsson bribery investigation and outlines how best to respond if you are investigated by more than one law enforcement agency
DEALING WITH AGENCIES THAT INVESTIGATE BUSINESS CRIME
Aziz Rahman outlines the powers and functions of the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority and National Crime Agency and explains how defence teams should respond to them.
With the SFO laying down tough conditions to those seeking a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA), Aziz Rahman examines what companies need to do to have a chance of securing one.
THE SFO, THE FUTURE AND SECURING A DPA
Now that the SFO’s future appears assured, Aziz Rahman considers what this means for those seeking deferred prosecution agreements.
FORMULA ONE, BRIBERY AND THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Aziz Rahman explains why the SFO’s enquiries into Formula One are relevant to all senior executives and corporates.
THE NEED TO PREVENT MONEY LAUNDERING - EVERYWHERE
China is toughening its money laundering prevention by taking a closer look at many more business sectors. Aziz Rahman explains the thinking behind this – and what it means for everyone trading abroad.
MANAGING THE PROBLEM OF BRIBERY IN HIGH-RISK COUNTRIES
Aziz Rahman considers the corruption problems energy and resources companies have encountered and assesses how they can be minimised.
AUTOMATION AND MONEY LAUNDERING
Aziz Rahman explains how automation can bring its own risks of money laundering – and how they can be reduced.
CHALLENGING WITNESS CREDIBILITY
The SFO has been criticised for its use of an expert witness in trials. Aziz Rahman examines how the SFO can be challenged over its use of such witnesses.
The Financial Reporting Council appears to be taking a tougher stance. Aziz Rahman explains what auditors must do to avoid falling fall of it.
TESCO: A QUESTION OF CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY?
Aziz Rahman examines what the deferred prosecution agreement the supermarket giant has reached with the SFO may mean for other corporates.
THE LAUNDROMAT SAGA: THE FCA AND MONEY LAUNDERING RISKS
With banks being investigated over alleged Russian money laundering, Aziz Rahman examines the precautions financial professionals must take.
KBR, THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE AND SECTION 2 NOTICES
Aziz Rahman assesses the implications of the Serious Fraud Office’s defeat in a Supreme Court case regarding its ability to use Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act to obtain documents held in other countries.
Aziz Rahman and Joshua Ray of Rahman Ravelli detail the SFO’s powers and how companies should approach internally investigating allegations of bribery
EVALUATING COMPLIANCE PROGRAMMES – THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE’S GUIDANCE
Rahman Ravelli’s Aziz Rahman details the main points in the Serious Fraud Office’s just-published guidance on assessing the compliance programmes of companies under investigation.
THE FIFTH MONEY LAUNDERING DIRECTIVE AND THE UK
With the end of the UK government’s consultation period on the European Union’s Fifth Money Laundering Directive, Aziz Rahman outlines the Directive's likely effect.
ACCOUNT FREEZING ORDERS: WHY WE CAN EXPECT MORE OF THEM.
With account freezing orders having been used for the first time, Aziz Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines their effectiveness and considers why they may come to be used frequently
UNEXPLAINED WEALTH ORDERS: THEIR POTENTIAL AND THE RIGHT WAY TO RESPOND IF FACED WITH ONE
Aziz Rahman considers why we may see an increase in unexplained wealth orders (UWO’s) and the implications for law enforcement and individuals
DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS: THE BEST OPTION? OR A FLAWED IDEA?
Tesco admitted wrongdoing over its accounting scandal in order to obtain a deferred prosecution agreement and avoid a conviction. But with everyone charged over the scandal having been cleared, Aziz Rahman examines whether the deferred prosecution agreement process needs revising.
DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS: OBTAINING ONE AND SEEING IT THROUGH TO COMPLETION
With Standard Bank having become the first organisation to conclude a DPA, Aziz Rahman explains why gaining one is only the start of the challenge.
BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS IN MORE THAN ONE JURISDICTION: THE IMPORTANCE OF ENSURING A JOINED-UP DEFENCE AP
Aziz Rahman considers the Ericsson bribery investigation and outlines how best to respond if you are investigated by more than one law enforcement agency
DEALING WITH AGENCIES THAT INVESTIGATE BUSINESS CRIME
Aziz Rahman outlines the powers and functions of the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority and National Crime Agency and explains how defence teams should respond to them.
With the SFO laying down tough conditions to those seeking a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA), Aziz Rahman examines what companies need to do to have a chance of securing one.
THE SFO, THE FUTURE AND SECURING A DPA
Now that the SFO’s future appears assured, Aziz Rahman considers what this means for those seeking deferred prosecution agreements.
FORMULA ONE, BRIBERY AND THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Aziz Rahman explains why the SFO’s enquiries into Formula One are relevant to all senior executives and corporates.
THE NEED TO PREVENT MONEY LAUNDERING - EVERYWHERE
China is toughening its money laundering prevention by taking a closer look at many more business sectors. Aziz Rahman explains the thinking behind this – and what it means for everyone trading abroad.
MANAGING THE PROBLEM OF BRIBERY IN HIGH-RISK COUNTRIES
Aziz Rahman considers the corruption problems energy and resources companies have encountered and assesses how they can be minimised.
AUTOMATION AND MONEY LAUNDERING
Aziz Rahman explains how automation can bring its own risks of money laundering – and how they can be reduced.
CHALLENGING WITNESS CREDIBILITY
The SFO has been criticised for its use of an expert witness in trials. Aziz Rahman examines how the SFO can be challenged over its use of such witnesses.
The Financial Reporting Council appears to be taking a tougher stance. Aziz Rahman explains what auditors must do to avoid falling fall of it.
TESCO: A QUESTION OF CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY?
Aziz Rahman examines what the deferred prosecution agreement the supermarket giant has reached with the SFO may mean for other corporates.
THE LAUNDROMAT SAGA: THE FCA AND MONEY LAUNDERING RISKS
With banks being investigated over alleged Russian money laundering, Aziz Rahman examines the precautions financial professionals must take.
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