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Biography

Aki Corsoni-Husain
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... responsive and knowledgeable” and "very impressive".

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Aki Corsoni-Husain

Partner | Regulatory & Tax | London
+44 203 752 3645 aki.corsoni-husain@harneys.com
Biography

Aki Corsoni-Husain is the global head of Regulatory & Tax, specialising in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious financial services, sanctions, fintech, AML, and tax information exchange law. His practice covers the British Virgin Islands, Cyprus/ EU law, and other jurisdictions within our network. Aki works intensively with and mentors all of our regulatory and tax lawyers located across the globe. As relevant, he provides consultative professional advice to governmental and regulatory authorities on the regimes underpinning global regulatory initiatives and frequently presents at conferences on these topics. Aki works on

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Aki Corsoni-Husain is the global head of Regulatory & Tax, specialising in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious financial services, sanctions, fintech, AML, and tax information exchange law. His practice covers the British Virgin Islands, Cyprus/ EU law, and other jurisdictions within our network. Aki works intensively with and mentors all of our regulatory and tax lawyers located across the globe. As relevant, he provides consultative professional advice to governmental and regulatory authorities on the regimes underpinning global regulatory initiatives and frequently presents at conferences on these topics. Aki works on a daily basis with the world’s top financial institutions and law firms.

Prior to joining us, Aki worked in the Financial Markets and Regulatory group at Dentons in London and has also spent time in-house on secondment at Goldman Sachs International, Shell plc, and ABN AMRO Bank.

Aki is the founder of, and regular contributor to, our ground-breaking Regulatory Blog and our Expert Review podcast series. He also serves as a contributing editor to many publications, including British Virgin Islands Commercial Law, Bermuda Commercial Law and International Guide to Money Laundering Law and Practice.

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Aki is recognised on the Citywealth Leaders List.

Aki is recognised on the Citywealth Leaders List.

Aki is recommended in the Banking – Regulatory guide.

Aki is ranked as "highly regarded".

Aki is recognised in the "Corporate Tax" category of Lexology's Client Choice Awards.

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Cyprus
2018

British Virgin Islands
2009

England and Wales
2004

Nottingham Trent University (LPC)
2001

University College London (LLB)
2000

... responsive and knowledgeable” and "very impressive".
IFLR1000

Authored content

Regulatory Blog
Cyprus strengthens AML/CFT framework: MONEYVAL report highlights progress
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The European Council and European Parliament reach a provisional agreement for the shortening of the securities settlement cycle to T+1 by 2027
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OFSI updates: New FAQs on economic resources, licensing, and reporting
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CySEC highlights MOKAS 2024 annual report
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EU imposes new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods and fertilisers
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OFSI announces new online reporting and licensing forms
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EU tightens grip: 18th sanctions package targets Russia's key sectors
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New oil price cap: UK intensifies economic pressure on Russia
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Sanctions reporting update: OFSI flags risks for art, property, and insolvency sectors
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FATF’s insights on sanctions evasion – A call to action on proliferation financing
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The European Commission updates the high-risk country list to bolster combatting of financial crime
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CySEC highlights ESMA’s survey on AI adoption in the Securities Sector by financial entities
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G7 and US agreement to exclude US parented multinational from Pillar 2
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The impact of the BVI Economic Substance regime on IP businesses
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The Cyprus Intellectual Property (IP) Box Regime: Features, benefits and application
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UK introduces Treasury Debt sanctions regulations 2025 to clarify UN exemptions
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BVI launches new beneficial ownership access policy
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Privy Council rules on non-recoverability of costs in tax cases
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BVI’s Proceeds of Criminal Conduct Act: 2025 amendments in force
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Update to UK Sanctions on Russia-Ukraine-Belarus (up to 1 July 2025)
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CySEC proposes legislative reforms to facilitate AIF Limited Partnership structures
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EU launches sanctions helpdesk to support SMEs
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Targeting aggression: UK’s latest sanctions on Russia
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UK updates Syria sanctions: Balancing recovery and responsibility
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EU lifts economic sanctions on Syria, maintains measures for security and accountability
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Cyprus adopts NIS2 Directive: Key updates in 2025 cybersecurity law
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The European Commission takes actions against five EU member states for insufficient implementation of the Digital Services Act
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Cyprus: New revised templates for notifications under Article 5r of EU Regulation 833/2014
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EBA's guidance on PSD2 and MiCA overlap
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Cyprus adopts new fund administration licensing regime
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Central Bank of Cyprus adopts new AML Directive
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CySEC adopts EU guidelines on management suitability for crypto firms
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CRD VI’s new rules on the provision of third-country banking services into the EU: A guide to Article 21c
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BVI extends filing deadlines under the Business Companies Act and Limited Partnership Act
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The European Union publishes its plan to fully eliminate its reliance on Russian energy
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Revised Cyprus Beneficial Ownership Register (CyTBOR) system announced
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UK implements strategic sanctions against Russian aggression
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New Cyprus tax legislation amendments on low-tax and blacklisted jurisdictions
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Update to EU Sanctions on Russia-Ukraine-Belarus (up to 27 May 2025)
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Incoming overhaul of Cyprus sanctions enforcement apparatus
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EU adopts 17th package of sanctions against Russia: Key measures to enforce accountability
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BVI FSC updates: Temporary measures for court-ordered restorations
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BVI Financial Services Commission issues circular on Beneficial Ownership compliance
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European Council adopts DAC9 expanding tax transparency rules
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EBA launches consultation on new AML/CFT regulatory technical standards
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CySEC Circular 703: Reminder on website and marketing compliance obligations of CyIFMs
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Key updates from the BVI FSC’s Q1 2025 newsletter
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New UK trade sanctions on Russia take effect
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Recent legislative updates in the Virgin Islands
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Key insights from OFSI’s legal services threat assessment
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New risk assessment highlights financial crime prevention in the BVI
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CySEC issues guidance on sanctions screening systems
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Cayman Islands updates virtual asset regulations: Key changes effective April 2025
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Updated CySEC form for calculating 2024 annual fees
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Cayman Islands publishes the 2025 CRS Participating and Reportable Jurisdictions lists
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Key updates from FATF's February 2025 announcements
Regulatory Blog
BVI International Tax Authority releases 2025 CRS Participating and Reportable Jurisdictions lists
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EU sanctions on plywood: Key risks and compliance steps
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EU sanctions update: Four Russian citizens have been removed from the EU Sanctions List
Regulatory Blog
European Commission has updated FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus
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EU extends Russia sanctions and outlines new measures to bolster enforcement
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Updates to BVI CRS reporting and 2025 regulatory deadlines
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BVI Financial Services Commission updates on Beneficial Ownership filings for 2025
Regulatory Blog
Key milestones in BVI FSC’s implementation timeline for Beneficial Ownership filings
Regulatory Blog
BVI FSC publishes educational videos enhancing compliance with proliferation financing risks
Regulatory Blog
The Central Bank of Cyprus warns investors about risks on crypto-asset investments
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ECB decision: Access by non-bank payment service providers to Eurosystem central bank operated payment systems and central bank accounts
Regulatory Blog
BVI Financial Services Commission releases revised Handbook on International Cooperation
Regulatory Blog
European Commission rejects the RTS on subcontracting ICT services supporting critical or important functions
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ESAs publish guidance on the definition of ICT services under DORA
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BVI FSC shares key insights from international regulatory forums in Hong Kong and London
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BVI gains an excellent investment-grade credit rating from S&P
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CySEC publishes Policy Statement on fees and reporting for MiCAR compliance
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CySEC announcement: ESMA introduces the new CSA on sustainability obligations under MiFID II
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Key MiCA regulatory technical standards published in the EU Official Journal
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EU’s 16th sanctions package: Intensifying pressure on Russia
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UK unveils largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022
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UK targets Russian cybercrime with new sanctions
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CySEC proposes ICT oversight fees for financial entities under DORA
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BVI FSC and FIA release guidance on effective ongoing monitoring
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ESMA’s guidance on non-MiCA compliant crypto-asset services
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Central Bank of Cyprus introduces new strategy for electronic money and payment institutions
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BVI publishes FAQs on Beneficial Ownership Regulations implementation
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BVI launches consultation on Beneficial Ownership transparency
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Q&A on the BVI’s updated Beneficial Ownership Regime
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ESMA issues statements on MiCAR transitional measures and grandfathering periods for CASPs
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Cyprus approves global minimum tax for multinational and large domestic groups
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CySEC publishes the main aspects of the implementation of the digital operational resilience framework (DORA)
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Guidelines from the ESAs ensuring consistency in crypto-asset classification
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New BVI General Licence No. 8 (2024): Key updates on legal fees and reporting requirements
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Navigating sanctions and payment commitments: Key lessons from Celestial Aviation v UniCredit in the English Court of Appeal
Regulatory Blog
Updates to Financial Investigation laws in the Virgin Islands
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New regulatory technical standards on crypto-asset white papers: What you need to know
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New regulatory technical standards of the EU on crypto-asset trading platforms: What it means for order book records
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Commission updates FAQs on EU sanctions compliance by non-EU entities: The "best efforts" obligation under the EU Regulation 833/2014
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Cyprus introduces new legislation on crowdfunding service providers for business
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BVI FSC and FIA release comprehensive guidance on enhanced customer due diligence
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New amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act: A closer look at the BVI Business Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2024
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BVI FSC provides update on revised beneficial ownership arrangements from January 2025 (relevant to registered agents)
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EMIR 3.0: Introduction of safer and more attractive EU clearing services rules