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Relentless in defence.
Audacious in attack.
From the heart of Mayfair, London, Rizwan Ashiq’s chambers stand as a fortress
of fearless advocacy and strategic brilliance. Internationally recognised as a
barrister, crisis manager, and adviser, he is defined by ingenuity, precision, and
unyielding resolve.
Riz specialises in fraud, organised crime, murder, bribery, corruption, and
large-scale money laundering, acting as both shield and sword for his clients. He
represents companies and high-net-worth individuals in the UK and abroad,
navigating civil, criminal, and regulatory frontiers.
His expertise extends to asset recovery, Unexplained Wealth Orders, and criminal
private prosecutions, where his strategies often decide the outcome before the
battle begins.
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From his Mayfair chambers, Mr Rizwan Ashiq offers refined yet unyielding advocacy. Internationally recognised for his strategic acuity, he represents clients in matters of fraud, serious crime, corruption, commercial disputes, and complex international disputes. Whether confronting asset recovery, UWOs, freezing orders, or cross-border investigations, he acts as both shield and sword.
Acting across jurisdictions for corporations and high-net-worth individuals, he navigates the intersection of commercial, criminal, and regulatory conflict with rare mastery. In private prosecutions, civil fraud, and complex commercial disputes, his interventions are decisive and meticulously judged.
Guided by precision, discretion, and a singular aim-victory, he marshals leading experts across jurisdictions and different expertise to secure the strongest possible outcome.
He builds formidable teams, strikes with exact timing, and ensures his clients are never outmanoeuvred. In every engagement, his aim remains constant: to end the matter, decisively and without noise.
Nihil timendum est — fear nothing.
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For over two decades, Rizwan Ashiq has defended the accused against prosecuting authorities, securing numerous acquittals in trials and appeals. Recognised as one of the UK’s leading barristers, he is highly sought after for his expertise in complex commercial, corporate, and civil fraud litigation in the High Court. His practice spans criminal, regulatory, and civil actions arising from national and global investigations into money laundering, bribery, corruption, tax evasion, and fraud.
Rizwan’s unique strength lies in navigating the intersections of civil, criminal, and regulatory law. In the courtroom, he combines knowledge, advocacy, and meticulous preparation to deliver outstanding results for his clients
Rizwan Ashiq
Barrister, UK

Our Team
Meet Our
Expert
For over two decades, Rizwan Ashiq has defended the accused against prosecuting authorities, securing numerous acquittals in trials and appeals. Recognised as one of the UK’s leading barristers, he is highly sought after for his expertise in complex commercial, corporate, and civil fraud litigation in the High Court. His practice spans criminal, regulatory, and civil actions arising from national and global investigations into money laundering, bribery, corruption, tax evasion, and fraud.
Rizwan’s unique strength lies in navigating the intersections of civil, criminal, and regulatory law. In the courtroom, he combines knowledge, advocacy, and meticulous preparation to deliver outstanding results for his clients
Rizwan Ashiq
Barrister, UK


Our Team
Meet Our
Expert
For over two decades, Rizwan Ashiq has defended the accused against prosecuting authorities, securing numerous acquittals in trials and appeals. Recognised as one of the UK’s leading barristers, he is highly sought after for his expertise in complex commercial, corporate, and civil fraud litigation in the High Court. His practice spans criminal, regulatory, and civil actions arising from national and global investigations into money laundering, bribery, corruption, tax evasion, and fraud.
Rizwan’s unique strength lies in navigating the intersections of civil, criminal, and regulatory law. In the courtroom, he combines knowledge, advocacy, and meticulous preparation to deliver outstanding results for his clients
Rizwan Ashiq
Barrister, UK
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