Sophie Michalski

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Tel: +44 20 7786 9060

Overview

Sophie Michalski is an associate in the Litigation Department and a member of the firm’s White Collar & Regulatory Defense Group and Data Strategy ... Read Full Biography

Experience

- Multiple UK subsidiaries of a major European industrial manufacturer in relation to a long-standing HM Revenue & Customs criminal investigation into possible export control breaches, including under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulation 2019.
- Stone Point Capital in its equity investment in the Ardonagh Group, one of the world’s largest independent insurance distribution platforms, which values Ardonagh at $14 billion.

Education

The University of Law, 2021, LPC MSc
University of Cambridge, 2020, B.A.

Sophie Michalski is an associate in the Litigation Department and a member of the firm’s White Collar & Regulatory Defense Group and Data Strategy & Security practice. Ms. Michalski has experience conducting internal investigations for large multinational companies. Her practice has a particular focus on multijurisdictional matters including anti-corruption, fraud, and economic sanctions matters, as well as cybersecurity, data protection, and operational resilience. She has experience advising clients on high-value, complex international litigation matters, including in proceedings before the UK Supreme Court and the English High Court. Ms. Michalski also advises clients on Environmental, Social and Governance matters. She assisted in editing the ESG Comparative Guide, published by Global Legal Post (March, 2023), and contributed to articles including “United Kingdom’s Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation – New Trade Sanctions Enforcement Powers,” Global Trade Law Journal (January, 2025); “The New ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ Corporate Offence — UK Government Publishes Guidance,” NYU Compliance & Enforcement (December, 2024); “Addressing ESG Considerations in the M&A Context,” a chapter in the latest edition of GLI Mergers & Acquisitions, published by Global Legal Insights (July, 2023), and “Much work to be done in private credit ESG,” New Private Markets (October, 2021). Ms. Michalski joined Debevoise as a trainee solicitor in 2021. She graduated from St. John’s College, University of Cambridge in 2020 with a B.A. (Hons) and subsequently completed the LPC MSc in Law, Business and Management at The University of Law (with distinction). She is also fluent in Swedish and French. Ms. Michalski was admitted as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales in 2023.