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Clifford Chance LLP

Sanctions

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Sanctions - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance has a notable sanctions practice as part of its broader financial crime and financial regulation offering. The team advises large corporates and financial institutions on a broad range of issues including compliance and enforcement.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance continued to represent ING Bank N.V.3 in a case in the English courts arising from a performance bond dispute following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Strengths

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  • The Clifford Chance team have been able to come up with practical, out-of-the-box solutions.

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  • Clifford Chance demonstrate outstanding quality, and provide pragmatic and commercially-focused advice.

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  • The advice they provide is very clear and targeted, displaying an understanding of our sector and commercial issues.

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  • Clifford Chance demonstrated high technical competence and exceptional professionalism.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Lyons
    Michael Lyons

    Michael Lyons

    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 is a go-to adviser for practical, commercially-minded solutions.

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    • Michael is always responsive.

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    • Michael is technically very strong and a good sounding board for more strategic proposals.

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    • Michael has navigated us through some very complex and challenging matters.

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  • Carla Lewis
    Carla Lewis

    Carla Lewis

    Carla Lewis is an associate in Clifford Chance's sanctions team. Lewis has advised a range of clients, including governmental and corporate clients, on sanctions compliance, contentious issues and risk associated with transactions.

    • Carla is extremely responsive and very professional.

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