Ali is a Senior Associate specialising in financial crime matters.
Ali advises clients on matters relating to fraud, corruption, money laundering and sanctions. She is part of our top-ranked and award-winning global corporate crime and investigations team.
Described by clients as "exceptionally gifted" in Legal 500 UK 2024, Ali represents a range of clients on criminal and regulatory matters involving the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority and HM Revenue & Customs. She advises clients on complex financial crime investigations, disputes and compliance matters. She has a particular focus on issues arising from international sanctions, in addition to anti-money laundering compliance and reporting.
Ali gained valuable in-house experience while on secondment to the financial crime team of a global financial institution.
Related insights
https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/2024-01/the-fraud-files-podcast-series
Background
Ali studied German literature at the University of Oxford before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School, London. She was included on the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales for her pro bono legal assistance. She is also co-chair of the firm's UK Neurodiversity Working Group and an active member of the firm's Disability staff network.
Experience & expertise
Selected matters
- an individual in respect of a prosecution brought by HMRC for tax fraud
- a financial institution in respect of an FCA skilled person's review of anti-money laundering systems and controls
- various clients on a wide range of issues arising from international sanctions, particularly those against Russia and Iran, including contractual disputes, compliance policies and procedures, and OFSI engagement
- a financial institution in respect of an FCA investigation into potential anti-money laundering systems and controls failings
- 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
