Michael Lyons

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Sanctions

UK-wide

2 Years Ranked

Band 5

Corporate Crime & Investigations

London (Firms)

1 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Michael Lyons

Practice Areas

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

Provided by Chambers

UK

Sanctions - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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Corporate Crime & Investigations - London (Firms)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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.

Sanctions respondent
UK

Michael Lyons is very pragmatic. He has been very considered in how he's thought about things.

Sanctions respondent
UK

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.

Sanctions respondent
UK

Michael is incredibly professional and has a great ability to navigate difficult matters.

Corporate Crime & Investigations respondent
UK

He has a really in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations around this area and a very nice working style.

Corporate Crime & Investigations respondent
UK

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.

Sanctions respondent
UK

Michael Lyons is very pragmatic. He has been very considered in how he's thought about things.

Sanctions respondent
UK

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.

Sanctions respondent
UK

Michael is incredibly professional and has a great ability to navigate difficult matters.

Corporate Crime & Investigations respondent
UK

He has a really in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations around this area and a very nice working style.

Corporate Crime & Investigations respondent
UK

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UK Guide 2025

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About

Practice Areas

Career

Chambers Review

UK

Sanctions - UK-wide

Individual Editorial

Corporate Crime & Investigations - London (Firms)

Individual Editorial

Strengths

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