Rafay joined Gherson in January 2025, where he leverages his academic background and hands-on experience to assist with the team’s complex and high-profile white collar crime cases. He also assists clients with INTERPOL matters, including the deletion of Red Notices from jurisdictions worldwide.Rafay’s academic credentials include an LLB from the University of Reading and an LLM in Commercial and Corporate Law from Queen Mary University of London. He further advanced his legal training by completing the Barrister Training Course (BTC), after which he was Called to the Bar.

Prior to joining Gherson, Rafay acquired significant experience as a criminal paralegal, working on a diverse range of serious criminal cases in the Crown Court. Over time, he refined his focus on White-Collar Crime, gaining exposure to high-stakes fraud and money laundering investigations.

At Gherson, he continues to build upon his knowledge and experience, driven by his aspiration to establish himself as an expert in the field of White-Collar Crime.

Languages spoken: English, Urdu, Punjabi
Notable Experience (including at a prior firm)
Assisted in the high-profile defence case of Patisserie Valerie, a widely publicised fraud matter that captured significant media attention.
Admissions and Memberships

• Called to the Bar of England and Wales: 2024
• Member of the Criminal Bar Association: 2024
• Member of the Young Fraud Lawyers Association: 2025
• Member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn: 2022

Recognitions and Publications
One of the top 10 winners of the Annual Advocacy Competition (Oral) 2024, organised by 36 Group Chambers, which attracted over 280 entries from across the UK.

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