Sanctions
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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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.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance continued to act for aircraft lessors including Dubai Aerospace Enterprise in relation to their recovery of losses from insurers arising from the detention of aircraft in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine and the implementation of UK and EU sanctions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance has demonstrated an exceptional ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters related to EU, UK, and US sanctions."
"Clifford Chance are on top of things: they have enough staff and they deal with things immediately. They're deep into each detail and are able to grasp all of it in such a short time."
"Clifford Chance are extremely professional, providing accurate, relevant and actionable advice on complex matters. The team are always conscious of the time pressure that we as a client have."
"Clifford Chance has demonstrated an exceptional ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters related to EU, UK, and US sanctions."
"Clifford Chance are on top of things: they have enough staff and they deal with things immediately. They're deep into each detail and are able to grasp all of it in such a short time."
"Clifford Chance are extremely professional, providing accurate, relevant and actionable advice on complex matters. The team are always conscious of the time pressure that we as a client have."
Notable Practitioners
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 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."
Carla Lewis is a senior 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 Lewis was excellent. She is really personable, intelligent and has a quick understanding of the law. She synopsised complex legislation and adapted to our business needs."