Nicola Sharp

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

6AMLD: THE NEED FOR CLARITY

Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli highlights some questions that need answers regarding the Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive

PRINTING TRADES AND THE FCA

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.