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Ravan is a consultant in the litigation and arbitration team.
He previously practiced criminal law for the Prosecution Office of Azerbaijan Republic and as an Assistant Prosecutor for Baku city. He works closely with Withers commercial litigation and arbitration teams globally on white collar crime and commercial litigation issues. Ravan is also working with high net worth individuals on various matters, including trusts and real estate disputes.
Track record
Azerbaijani MP and businessman
Since 2019, working with Stephen Ross and his team to defend our client, a high-profile Azerbaijani MP and businessman, in the case of a multi-million pound Account Freezing Order against the National Crime Agency. Judgment on the largest contested Account Freezing Order case to date was delivered in January 2022 by Westminster Magistrates Court.
Litigation funding
Arranged litigation funding for a High Court case in excess of $1bn.
Trust and property matters
Coordinated trust and property matters for high net worth individuals.
Freezing orders
Assisted client in a case related to freezing orders.
Reputation management
Assisted client in a reputation management issue.
Talks
BALA conferences in London (2013, 2015) and Baku (2014)
External publications
Admissions
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Azerbaijan 1996
Education
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2012 BPP University Law School LPC
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2011 BPP University Law School GDL
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1996 Baku State University LLB
Languages
- Azerbaijani
- English
- Russian
- Turkish
Memberships
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BALA (British-Azerbaijani Law Association) - founder
Key dates
- Year joined: 2015