Ali is a Senior Associate in our London Corporate Crime and Investigations team.
Ali advises clients on contentious and non-contentious matters related to fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering and sanctions. Ali has experience advising a wide range of clients on complex internal and external investigations, including investigations conducted by the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority and HM Revenue & Customs. Ali also advises companies on their internal compliance procedures and reporting obligations.
Ali has spent time on secondment to the financial crime team of a global financial institution.
Ali’s recent experience includes advising:
- a financial institution in respect of an FCA investigation into potential anti-money laundering systems and controls failings
- various companies on issues relating to international sanctions, particularly those affecting Russia
- a financial institution on an internal investigation following concerns raised by a whistleblower
- various financial institutions on the money laundering risks associated with investments in cannabis-related businesses
- a publicly listed company on an internal investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds
- an individual under criminal investigation in relation to alleged acts of bribery
- a statutory body on the commission of fraud offences following the misappropriation of trust assets
Background
Ali studied German at the University of Oxford before completing the GDL and LPC at BPP Law School, London.
