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Nicola Sharp’s fraud, civil recovery and business crime expertise and her leading of some of the UK’s most demanding cases have earned her a reputation for diligence and thoroughness. Her skill managing the most complex, large commercial and financial disputes and her track record in multinational cases involving financial services markets and major enforcement agencies make her a logical choice for corporates and high net worth individuals. Her expertise in conducting internal investigations and devising preventative measures helps clients identify and remove problems with minimal financial and reputational damage. Her private prosecutions successes have led to her being in increasing demand among corporate and private clients.
Nicola’s workload includes some of the UK’s largest pension liberation fraud and mortgage fraud investigations, the biggest international investment fraud prosecutions and multi-million-pound Proceeds of Crime Act cases. It also includes global bribery and corruption cases and multinational money laundering investigations requiring extensive knowledge of deferred prosecution agreements. Nicola worked on Rahman Ravelli’s successful representation of the CEO in the huge Imperial Consolidated investment fraud prosecution. She leads teams on very high-cost fraud cases and defended clients in actions brought by the European Commission’s anti-fraud body OLAF, over alleged improper use of EU funds.
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THE CPS’ REVISED MONEY LAUNDERING GUIDANCE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details the significance of the Crown Prosecution Service’s revised guidance to prosecutors on money laundering.
Litigation privilege and the dominant purpose of correspondence
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case that considered the evolving issue of litigation privilege.
The Use of Norwich Pharmacal Orders in Tackling Art Fraud and Theft
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that illustrates the circumstances when an NPO can be granted.
THE FCA’S LATEST EFFORTS TO CURB MARKET ABUSE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent approaches to ensuring market integrity
The Art Market’s Money Laundering Deadline
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the money laundering obligations facing those in the art dealing world.
The EBA’s Guidance on Money Laundering Risk
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the latest guidelines from the European Banking Authority regarding money laundering and terrorist financing.
The Limits of the Bankers’ Book Evidence Act 1879
Nicola Sharp considers a recent case that highlighted the scope of the Act
The EU Market Abuse Directive and the right to silence
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a ruling that affects an individual’s ability to avoid self-incrimination
The Quincecare Duty and APP fraud
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a recent case that examined banks’ duties to prevent customers falling victim to push payment fraud.
Without Prejudice Privileged Communications and Unambiguous Impropriety
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that emphasises that what is communicated in without prejudice privilege will remain protected unless it meets particular criteria
THE COLLATERAL PURPOSE RULE OF DISCLOSED DOCUMENTS
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that may offer victims of fraud more options for recourse.
THE G20 AND FATF’S MONEY LAUNDERING MEASURES
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli summarises the G20’s support for the Financial Action Task Force’s approach to tackling money laundering
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli highlights some questions that need answers regarding the Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive
After an options broker was fined millions for printing trades, Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli examines the Financial Conduct Authority’s approach to the practice.
TAX FRAUD - A CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ISSUE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli assesses a case that clarifies HM Revenue and Customs’ scope for deciding whether to bring criminal or civil proceedings.
WHAT CORPORATES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SFO’S DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENT GUIDANCE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the Serious Fraud Office’s DPA guidance and what it means for corporates’ general counsel.
THE LAW COMMISSION’S CONSULTATION ON REFORM OF THE CONFISCATION REGIME
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details the Commission’s proposals for reform of Part 2 of POCA
HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS AND HYBRID ARBITRAGE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli assesses HMRC’s action against General Electric
FAILING TO PREVENT TAX EVASION
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the offences created by Part 3 of the Criminal Finances Act, their relevance in this COVID-19 era and the appropriate corporate response.
SEARCH ORDER VARIATIONS DUE TO COVID-19
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case that shows the court approach to search order safety in a pandemic.
LEGAL PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGE AND FOREIGN LAWYERS
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details the case of PJSC Tatneft v Bogolyubov and Others [2020] and the significance of the protection it offers communications made by non-UK lawyers.
PRIVILEGE RELATING TO LEGAL ADVICE IN WITNESS EVIDENCE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the principle of waiver of privilege.
Freezing orders and asset recovery after litigation
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that demonstrates the extent to which courts will award freezing orders to assist in asset recovery after litigation
Cost Protections Under a Part 36 Offer
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that outlines the possible consequences of withdrawing a Part 36 offer.
THE EVER-EVOLVING APPLICATION OF LEGAL PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli assesses a case that establishes that it is the duty of an auditor to gauge whether a document is protected by legal professional privilege
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN CONSIDERING BRINGING A PRIVATE PROSECUTION
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the procedure for bringing a private prosecution and the issues that have to be considered before going ahead.
FREEZING ORDERS AND ASSET RECOVERY AFTER LITIGATION
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that demonstrates the extent to which courts will award freezing orders to assist in asset recovery after litigation
ESTABLISHING THE RISK OF DISSIPATION WHEN APPLYING FOR A FREEZING ORDER
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the importance of proof of a dissipation risk in freezing order applications, with reference to the recent case of Les Ambassadeurs Club Limited v Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi [2020].
FREEZING ORDERS – THE IMPORTANCE OF CAUTION
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the impact of the dismissed appeal in the case of ArcelorMittal USA LLC v Mr Ravi Ruia and others [2020]
THE TORT OF DECEIT AND CLIENTS’ INTERESTS
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli examines the case of Barrowfen Properties Ltd v Patel & Ors [2020], which highlighted the challenge solicitors can face of representing a client’s best interests while following best practice.
THE CPS’ REVISED MONEY LAUNDERING GUIDANCE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details the significance of the Crown Prosecution Service’s revised guidance to prosecutors on money laundering.
Litigation privilege and the dominant purpose of correspondence
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case that considered the evolving issue of litigation privilege.
The Use of Norwich Pharmacal Orders in Tackling Art Fraud and Theft
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that illustrates the circumstances when an NPO can be granted.
THE FCA’S LATEST EFFORTS TO CURB MARKET ABUSE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent approaches to ensuring market integrity
The Art Market’s Money Laundering Deadline
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the money laundering obligations facing those in the art dealing world.
The EBA’s Guidance on Money Laundering Risk
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the latest guidelines from the European Banking Authority regarding money laundering and terrorist financing.
The Limits of the Bankers’ Book Evidence Act 1879
Nicola Sharp considers a recent case that highlighted the scope of the Act
The EU Market Abuse Directive and the right to silence
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a ruling that affects an individual’s ability to avoid self-incrimination
The Quincecare Duty and APP fraud
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a recent case that examined banks’ duties to prevent customers falling victim to push payment fraud.
Without Prejudice Privileged Communications and Unambiguous Impropriety
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that emphasises that what is communicated in without prejudice privilege will remain protected unless it meets particular criteria
THE COLLATERAL PURPOSE RULE OF DISCLOSED DOCUMENTS
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that may offer victims of fraud more options for recourse.
THE G20 AND FATF’S MONEY LAUNDERING MEASURES
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli summarises the G20’s support for the Financial Action Task Force’s approach to tackling money laundering
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli highlights some questions that need answers regarding the Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive
After an options broker was fined millions for printing trades, Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli examines the Financial Conduct Authority’s approach to the practice.
TAX FRAUD - A CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ISSUE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli assesses a case that clarifies HM Revenue and Customs’ scope for deciding whether to bring criminal or civil proceedings.
WHAT CORPORATES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SFO’S DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENT GUIDANCE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the Serious Fraud Office’s DPA guidance and what it means for corporates’ general counsel.
THE LAW COMMISSION’S CONSULTATION ON REFORM OF THE CONFISCATION REGIME
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details the Commission’s proposals for reform of Part 2 of POCA
HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS AND HYBRID ARBITRAGE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli assesses HMRC’s action against General Electric
FAILING TO PREVENT TAX EVASION
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the offences created by Part 3 of the Criminal Finances Act, their relevance in this COVID-19 era and the appropriate corporate response.
SEARCH ORDER VARIATIONS DUE TO COVID-19
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case that shows the court approach to search order safety in a pandemic.
LEGAL PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGE AND FOREIGN LAWYERS
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details the case of PJSC Tatneft v Bogolyubov and Others [2020] and the significance of the protection it offers communications made by non-UK lawyers.
PRIVILEGE RELATING TO LEGAL ADVICE IN WITNESS EVIDENCE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the principle of waiver of privilege.
Freezing orders and asset recovery after litigation
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that demonstrates the extent to which courts will award freezing orders to assist in asset recovery after litigation
Cost Protections Under a Part 36 Offer
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that outlines the possible consequences of withdrawing a Part 36 offer.
THE EVER-EVOLVING APPLICATION OF LEGAL PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGE
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli assesses a case that establishes that it is the duty of an auditor to gauge whether a document is protected by legal professional privilege
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN CONSIDERING BRINGING A PRIVATE PROSECUTION
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the procedure for bringing a private prosecution and the issues that have to be considered before going ahead.
FREEZING ORDERS AND ASSET RECOVERY AFTER LITIGATION
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that demonstrates the extent to which courts will award freezing orders to assist in asset recovery after litigation
ESTABLISHING THE RISK OF DISSIPATION WHEN APPLYING FOR A FREEZING ORDER
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the importance of proof of a dissipation risk in freezing order applications, with reference to the recent case of Les Ambassadeurs Club Limited v Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi [2020].
FREEZING ORDERS – THE IMPORTANCE OF CAUTION
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the impact of the dismissed appeal in the case of ArcelorMittal USA LLC v Mr Ravi Ruia and others [2020]
THE TORT OF DECEIT AND CLIENTS’ INTERESTS
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli examines the case of Barrowfen Properties Ltd v Patel & Ors [2020], which highlighted the challenge solicitors can face of representing a client’s best interests while following best practice.