Rafay is a paralegal in the White Collar Crime team where he leverages his academic background and hands-on experience to navigate the challenges of complex and high-profile cases.

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 LLP, 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.

Notable experience

Assisted in the high-profile defence case of Patisserie Valerie, a widely publicised fraud matter that captured significant media attention.