Niall Hearty

Partner, Rahman Ravelli

I am a Partner at Rahman Ravelli. Rahman Ravelli is a firm that is repeatedly ranked highly in the legal guides and is known for specialising in corporate crime cases and high-value commercial and financial disputes. The firm has become the first choice for many corporates, senior executives, professionals and high net worth individuals seeking legal representation., due largely to the robust representation it provides. It regularly handles all types of high-profile cases that involve complex, cross-border or multi-jurisdictional issues, significant funds and a number of enforcement agencies. I specialise in corporate crime; especially the complicated and multijurisdictional cases that require extensive coordination and dealing with agencies such as the National Crime Agency, Financial Conduct Authority, Serious Fraud Office, City of London Police, regional police organised crime units and other organisations around the world. I have run a City firm’s business crime and fraud department and have brought judicial reviews against enforcement agencies and successfully challenged search warrants they have obtained. At any time, my caseload will include a range of high-profile, high-stakes cases. I have experience in the full range of major fraud investigations, from workplace and financial fraud through to the most complex investment fraud allegations and conspiracy cases. I also have expertise in managing the most involved money laundering, proceeds of crime and serious crime investigations, as well as the largest international corruption cases. I have been highlighted in The Legal 500. The 2022 edition of the guide calls me “one of the most diligent and able solicitors around’’. It adds “his client care is second to none, his integrity and understanding of the environment of white-collar crime is impressive’’