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Niall Hearty

Niall Hearty is a partner at Rahman Ravelli. His in-depth corporate crime expertise and experience of leading complex multi-jurisdictional white-collar crime investigations around the globe mean he is in regular demand from corporates and individuals. Senior business figures, high net worth individuals and CEOs also seek him for cases that involve reputational issues regarding allegations. Niall's caseload at any time will involve a range of high-profile, high-stakes cases. He has extensive experience of the full range of major fraud cases and bribery and corruption, money laundering and proceeds of crime investigations. He defends executives of companies under investigation by the SFO, FCA, HMRC, NCA and other agencies here and abroad. · Rahman Ravelli

EnglandWhite Collar Crime, Corporate CrimeEnglish

About

Partner at Rahman Ravelli with in-depth corporate crime expertise who leads complex multi-jurisdictional white‑collar investigations for corporates and individuals, including senior business figures, high-net-worth individuals and CEOs. He has extensive experience across major fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering and proceeds of crime matters and regularly defends executives in investigations by the SFO, FCA, HMRC, NCA and other agencies.

Practice areas

White Collar CrimeCorporate CrimeFraudBribery & CorruptionMoney LaunderingProceeds of CrimeRegulatory & Enforcement

Office

Expertise

Multi-jurisdictional white-collar investigationsDefence of senior executives and high-net-worth individualsRepresentation in investigations by SFO, FCA, HMRC and NCAMajor fraud, bribery & corruption and proceeds of crime cases

Education

  • 1994-1997: 2:1 LLB (Hons), Queen’s University of Belfast
  • 2004-2005: Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC), London Metropolitan University
  • 2005: Professional Skills Course (PSC), The College of Law, Chancery Lane
  • 2007: Member Stage 1, Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme, The Law Society of England & Wales
  • 2007: CLAS Magistrates Court Qualification, Cardiff University
  • 2000: Accredited Police Station Representative

Admissions

  • Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors (England & Wales, 2006)
  • Member Stage 1, Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (Law Society)
  • CLAS Magistrates Court Qualification (Cardiff University)
  • Accredited Police Station Representative

Languages

English