Clifford Chance LLP

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.

Joined Clifford Chance as a trainee solicitor 2004

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2006

Partner since 2016

New College, Oxford University (BA Jurisprudence) 2002