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Provided by Michael Lyons
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Michael Lyons specialises in contentious regulatory matters including investigations and enforcement, commercial and financial services litigation/disputes and compliance advice.
Michael has acted for clients during investigations and disciplinary action brought by domestic and international regulators. Michael's particular focus is on financial crime compliance issues, including economic sanctions, anti-money laundering and anti-bribery/corruption. He has been actively involved in providing advice to a broad range of financial institutions, corporates and individuals in this area.
Career
New College, Oxford University (BA Jurisprudence) 2002
Joined Clifford Chance as a trainee solicitor 2004
Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2006
Partner since 2016
Chambers Review
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Michael Lyons leads Clifford Chance's UK and European sanctions work. He has longstanding sanctions expertise and is sought out by global corporates for advice on the area.
Michael Lyons is routinely instructed by financial institutions in matters related to fraud, corruption and money laundering. He is also recognised for his experience providing sanctions advice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael Lyons is very pragmatic. He has been very considered in how he's thought about things."
"Michael has a deep understanding of the commercial implications of his work. He is able to provide insightful, effective, high-quality advice about UK, EU and US sanctions."
"He's done tremendous work that is deeply impressive, keeping the response times short and always keeping us up to date with the latest recommendations."
"He has a really in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations around this area and a very nice working style."
"Michael is incredibly professional and has a great ability to navigate difficult matters."
"Michael Lyons is very pragmatic. He has been very considered in how he's thought about things."
"Michael has a deep understanding of the commercial implications of his work. He is able to provide insightful, effective, high-quality advice about UK, EU and US sanctions."
"He's done tremendous work that is deeply impressive, keeping the response times short and always keeping us up to date with the latest recommendations."
"He has a really in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations around this area and a very nice working style."
"Michael is incredibly professional and has a great ability to navigate difficult matters."
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