Michael Serphos specializes in (cross-border) corporate, financial, and commercial litigation and arbitration. He also has experience in ESG related disputes. Michael lectures on private international law at the University of Amsterdam.
Representing shareholders in proceedings related to information rights, exits and shareholders agreements.
Defence against private enforcement actions in relation to cartels, including mass claims.
Representing financial institutions in a multi-jurisdictional case concerning an issuance of bonds and duty of care.
Defence in post M&A disputes, including successfully defending against a multi-million post-acquisition claim in damages proceedings.
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Career and
qualifications
Columbia University, School of Law 2013
University of Amsterdam (LL.B. Dutch Law) (cum laude) 2011 - 2014
University of Amsterdam (LL.M. International and European Law) (cum laude) 2014 - 2016
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Koguan Law School 2015
Linklaters 2016
Admitted as an advocaat in the Netherlands 2017
Joined Clifford Chance 2023
Professional
bodies
Member of the Dutch Association of Corporate Litigation Member of the Dutch Arbitration Association