Lawyers & advisors
A senior-led practice delivering boutique attention and City-calibre expertise.
Every matter is overseen by a partner from instruction through resolution. Our teams blend courtroom advocates, regulatory specialists, and crisis strategists.
Lawyer
Your primary point of contact for serious and urgent matters.
Justin Ryan
Solicitor · Criminal Defence
SRA ID: 149059 · Admitted in England & Wales. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and a member of the Law Society.
Leila Kaur
Managing Partner · Financial Crime
Leila leads multi-jurisdictional fraud defences and cross-border investigations, frequently acting opposite the SFO and DOJ.
Dominic Blake
Partner · Regulatory Enforcement
Dominic advises financial services firms on enforcement actions, skilled person reviews, and remediation programmes.
Hannah Rahman
Partner · Crisis & Reputation
Coordinates rapid response teams for high-profile clients, aligning legal and media strategies during critical incidents.
Edward Flores
Partner · Corporate Litigation
Handles shareholder disputes, asset recovery, and emergency injunctions for corporate leaders and family offices.
Sana Chaudhry
Senior Associate · Investigations
Oversees evidence analysis, digital disclosure, and coordination with forensic accountants in complex matters.
Oliver Trent
Head of Client Services
Manages new instructions, ensures 24/7 coverage, and maintains Elite’s secure digital case room.
Prof. Amelia Hirst
Consultant Counsel · International Law
Advises on extradition, treaty interpretation, and public inquiries with a focus on financial crime cooperation requests.
Samuel Okoye
Director · Investigations Technology
Oversees eDiscovery, analytics, and AI-assisted document review from ISO 27001 certified facilities.
Credentials
Recognised by independent directories for financial crime and regulatory defence.
Tier 1 · Chambers UK
“Elite Lawyers Group marries technical precision with exceptional client care.”
Legal 500 · Leading Individuals
Multiple partners listed for complex fraud and corporate crime.
Who’s Who Legal
Practitioners featured for corporate governance and investigations expertise.
Leadership committees
Oversight from specialists across law, technology, and risk.
Risk & Compliance Board
Meets monthly to review SRA compliance, training, and file audits.
Innovation Forum
Explores legaltech pilots, AI tools, and cybersecurity enhancements.
People & Culture Council
Champions wellbeing, mentoring, and inclusion programmes.
All solicitors are admitted in England & Wales. Consultant barristers are instructed through Elite Lawyers Group under the Bar Standards Board public access scheme where appropriate. Details of practising certificates are available upon request.