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Syed's white-collar crime experience and expertise and his global asset tracing and recovery track record have earned him a notable reputation for providing tailored, robust representation in both high-stakes commercial and financial disputes and complex, cross-border investigations.
He has recorded important cryptocurrency legal firsts, leading to him being recognised as a major figure in global cryptoasset litigation. Syed is also heavily involved in numerous significant, complex sanctions cases and related litigation.
His ability in defending business crime, serious fraud and regulatory allegations and flair for negotiating ensure the corporates, directors, financial institutions and high net worth individuals he represents obtain the best possible outcome. He has been involved in cases where a DPA is an alternative to prosecution and conducts internal investigations for corporates.
His recent caseload includes global energy sector corruption allegations and major financial services investigations. He has extensive experience of obtaining and defending worldwide freezing orders, disclosure orders and search orders. His in-depth knowledge of SPACs (special purpose acquisition companies) means he is ideally placed to handle cases arising from their rising popularity. Syed is also in demand to represent clients in civil recovery proceedings.
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Bringing Foreign Court Proceedings in Breach of a London Arbitration Agreement
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that emphasises courts’ powers to remedy breaches of contract.
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that considered the scope of a judgment made in rem.
Control of Documents and Disclosure Obligations
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that examined what can be considered to be in a party’s control in relation to the disclosure exercise
The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (High-Risk Countries) Regulations 2021
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the changes regarding High-Risk Third Countries
Fiduciary Relationships and the Granting of Relief of Undisclosed Commissions
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a judgement that considered whether a fiduciary relationship is necessary for relief to be granted.
THE NEW APPROACH TO SANCTIONS BREACHES
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s latest guidance on financial sanctions breaches.
The FCA’s Whistleblowing Campaign
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers the Financial Conduct Authority’s attempt to encourage would-be whistleblowers to report directly to it.
The Admissibility of Unlawfully Obtained Evidence
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that raises issues around evidence gathering.
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the post-Brexit sanctions challenges facing the UK – and how it has responded.
Syedur Rahman, partner at financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli, assesses the legal issues relevant to the rise of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).
The admissibility of opinion evidence
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that saw the court deny permission to use expert evidence
Varying Proprietary Injunctions
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers two recent cases that focus on a defendant’s ability to vary a proprietary injunction.
Cryptocurrency Fraud: A Significant Judgement
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a recent judgement that could be of huge importance in crypto-related fraud and asset recovery cases.
DOCUMENT DISCLOSURE FOR MORE THAN ONE CASE
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines the issues involved in obtaining evidence used in civil proceedings for parallel criminal cases.
Closure of Bitcoin trading accounts
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the implications of a case that highlights the issues facing financial institutions when dealing with the termination of cryptocurrency accounts
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE ENDS ITS BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO INVESTIGATION
The SFO is no longer investigating bribery allegations involving the tobacco company, citing the evidential test for prosecution. Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines the test.
Summary Judgement and Procedural Defects
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that emphasises the importance of knowing the rules – and their limitations - regarding summary judgement.
The Financial Conduct Authority and Liquidation Stays
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines a case that ruled on whether a Warning Notice can be issued while there is a liquidation stay on action and proceedings.
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the main points from the European Securities and Markets Authority report on withholding tax schemes.
The Financial Conduct Authority has disclosed information about the size of its caseload this year. Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers how it is functioning in the pandemic.
FURTHER REFINEMENT OF THE DISCLOSURE PILOT SCHEME
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines attempts to tackle disclosure problems in modern litigation.
ASSESSING THE SFO’S GUIDANCE ON DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines the value of the Serious Fraud Office’s DPA guidance
THE FCA, ITS NEW MAN AT THE TOP AND THE ISSUES HE MUST ADDRESS
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers the challenges facing the new head of the Financial Conduct Authority
PROPOSED NEW DISCLOSURE POWERS FOR HMRC
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the finance bill measures to make it easier for HM Revenue and Customs to gain information about individuals.
FCA regulation and pensions advice
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that emphasises the important distinction between regulated and unregulated firms regarding pensions advice.
The limits of reflective loss are redrawn
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines a Supreme Court case that clarifies the limitations of the reflective loss principle.
Freezing injunctions and crypto-related investment fraud
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines a case that underlines the courts’ continuing tough approach when it comes to suspected investment fraud involving cryptoasset schemes.
Foreign Claims and UK Jurisdiction
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the doctrine of forum (non) conveniens and a court’s decision regarding jurisdiction on a foreign claim.
The Standard of Proof in Civil Fraud Claims
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that may make it easier for claimants to succeed in fraud litigation in English courts.
CRYPTOASSETS AND MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATION
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the scope and likely impact of anti-money laundering measures in relation to cryptoassets.
Bringing Foreign Court Proceedings in Breach of a London Arbitration Agreement
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that emphasises courts’ powers to remedy breaches of contract.
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that considered the scope of a judgment made in rem.
Control of Documents and Disclosure Obligations
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that examined what can be considered to be in a party’s control in relation to the disclosure exercise
The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (High-Risk Countries) Regulations 2021
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the changes regarding High-Risk Third Countries
Fiduciary Relationships and the Granting of Relief of Undisclosed Commissions
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a judgement that considered whether a fiduciary relationship is necessary for relief to be granted.
THE NEW APPROACH TO SANCTIONS BREACHES
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s latest guidance on financial sanctions breaches.
The FCA’s Whistleblowing Campaign
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers the Financial Conduct Authority’s attempt to encourage would-be whistleblowers to report directly to it.
The Admissibility of Unlawfully Obtained Evidence
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that raises issues around evidence gathering.
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the post-Brexit sanctions challenges facing the UK – and how it has responded.
Syedur Rahman, partner at financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli, assesses the legal issues relevant to the rise of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).
The admissibility of opinion evidence
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that saw the court deny permission to use expert evidence
Varying Proprietary Injunctions
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers two recent cases that focus on a defendant’s ability to vary a proprietary injunction.
Cryptocurrency Fraud: A Significant Judgement
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a recent judgement that could be of huge importance in crypto-related fraud and asset recovery cases.
DOCUMENT DISCLOSURE FOR MORE THAN ONE CASE
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines the issues involved in obtaining evidence used in civil proceedings for parallel criminal cases.
Closure of Bitcoin trading accounts
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the implications of a case that highlights the issues facing financial institutions when dealing with the termination of cryptocurrency accounts
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE ENDS ITS BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO INVESTIGATION
The SFO is no longer investigating bribery allegations involving the tobacco company, citing the evidential test for prosecution. Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines the test.
Summary Judgement and Procedural Defects
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that emphasises the importance of knowing the rules – and their limitations - regarding summary judgement.
The Financial Conduct Authority and Liquidation Stays
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines a case that ruled on whether a Warning Notice can be issued while there is a liquidation stay on action and proceedings.
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the main points from the European Securities and Markets Authority report on withholding tax schemes.
The Financial Conduct Authority has disclosed information about the size of its caseload this year. Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers how it is functioning in the pandemic.
FURTHER REFINEMENT OF THE DISCLOSURE PILOT SCHEME
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines attempts to tackle disclosure problems in modern litigation.
ASSESSING THE SFO’S GUIDANCE ON DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines the value of the Serious Fraud Office’s DPA guidance
THE FCA, ITS NEW MAN AT THE TOP AND THE ISSUES HE MUST ADDRESS
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers the challenges facing the new head of the Financial Conduct Authority
PROPOSED NEW DISCLOSURE POWERS FOR HMRC
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the finance bill measures to make it easier for HM Revenue and Customs to gain information about individuals.
FCA regulation and pensions advice
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that emphasises the important distinction between regulated and unregulated firms regarding pensions advice.
The limits of reflective loss are redrawn
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines a Supreme Court case that clarifies the limitations of the reflective loss principle.
Freezing injunctions and crypto-related investment fraud
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines a case that underlines the courts’ continuing tough approach when it comes to suspected investment fraud involving cryptoasset schemes.
Foreign Claims and UK Jurisdiction
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the doctrine of forum (non) conveniens and a court’s decision regarding jurisdiction on a foreign claim.
The Standard of Proof in Civil Fraud Claims
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that may make it easier for claimants to succeed in fraud litigation in English courts.
CRYPTOASSETS AND MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATION
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the scope and likely impact of anti-money laundering measures in relation to cryptoassets.
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