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Rajaee Rouhani

Collaborator · DISC type si
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright
📍 Australia

Rajaee Rouhani is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Sydney, specializing in financial crime compliance, including AML/CTF, sanctions, and anti-bribery. Drawing on his experience as Associate General Counsel at HSBC, he advises major financial institutions on complex regulatory matters. He earned his Bachelor of Laws from The University of Western Australia.

He values building trust and believes there is no substitute for in-person human connection, often traveling internationally to strategize with partners. He has an appreciation for classical philosophy, referencing Greek aphorisms after a work trip to Athens.

He co-led a team of over 30 lawyers advising HSBC on its compliance with a U. S. Department of Justice Deferred Prosecution Agreement.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Australia
Personality Overview

How Rajaee shows up

Good Listener
Fair-minded
Consensus Builder

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Priorities

Topics Rajaee cares about

Financial Crime Compliance
His practice is focused on AML/CTF and Sanctions laws, frequently writing on recent significant reforms and advising clients on their compliance programs.
Global Regulations
Has deep experience navigating cross-border regulatory enforcement, including matters involving the DoJ, FCA, and FRB from his time at HSBC.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright
1-2015 - 10-2019
Associate General Counsel
HSBC Holdings
11-2012 - 1-2015
Associate General Counsel - MENA Regional Head - Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement
HSBC
11-2006 - 11-2012
Senior Associate
HFW
2-2003 - 11-2006
Associate
DLA Piper
In the press

Media appearances

Rajaee Rouhani | Partner | Global law firm - Norton Rose Fulbright. Featured in Norton Rose Fulbright
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Education
1997 - 2002
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
The University of Western Australia
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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