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Rahman Ravelli Offices
ROMA HOUSE
59 PELLON LANE
HALIFAX
HX1 5BE
England
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Nicola Sharp
Work Department
Fraud, civil fraud, business crime, civil recovery, regulatory
Position
Nicola is a partner at Rahman Ravelli. She is known for her successes in cases involving private prosecutions, civil asset recovery, financial disputes and business crime. Her expertise in DPA negotiations, devising preventative measures and conducting internal investigations means that national and international corporations regularly seek her services.
Nicola manages multinational investigations into cross-border investment frauds and leads the defence of corporate clients in enforcement actions brought by the SFO, FCA and European bodies; including European Commission anti-fraud regulator, OLAF. She also leads multi-agency, international corporate crime cases; including many involving bribery and corruption and money laundering.
Career
Wilkinson Woodward Solicitors – Trainee Solicitor – 2005 – 2007 (qualified 2007)
Waddingtons – Solicitor – 2007 – 2008
Rahman Ravelli – 2008 – Present – Positions held:
- Associate 7 Senior Associate Solicitor 2008 – 2019
- Legal Director – 2019 – 2021
- Partner – 2021 – present
Languages
Englsih
Memberships
Law Society
International Bar Association
American Bar Association
Fraud lawyers Association
Female Fraud Lawyers
Women in Criminal Law
Private Prosecutions Association
Education
University of Huddersfield – LLB Bachelor of Law Degree – 2004
University of Huddersfield – Legal Practice Course – 200
Lawyer Rankings
Yorkshire and the Humber > Crime, fraud and licensing > General crime and fraud
(Next Generation Partners)‘Genuine powerhouse’ Rahman Ravelli operates regionally, nationally and internationally. The firm has particular expertise in civil recovery proceedings, multi-jurisdictional civil fraud claims, and worldwide asset recovery cases. Clients also benefit from the team’s international sanctions experience. Managing partner Azizur Rahman – a ‘brilliant tactician’ known for complex sanctions work and multi-national fraud investigations – leads the team. ‘Star quality operator’ Nicola Sharp has an extensive track record in handling major financial investigations, while Syed Rahman is recommended for both sanctions work, and the developing area of cryptocurrency fraud.