Michael Gouriet
High Net Worth Guide 2024
Band 1 : Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth
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About
Provided by Michael Gouriet
Practice Areas
Michael has been an integral member of Withers' family law team for nearly 30 years. Michael advises on all aspects of divorce and family law (including pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements) with particular focus on the resolution of financial issues for wealthy individuals, whether married or unmarried and invariably with international interests (including clients from Europe, US, Middle East and Russia). Michael also has extensive expertise of child law matters, including international relocation. He is also a qualified Arbitrator.
Michael has acted in numerous complex high-value divorce cases involving trusts and businesses. His clients include business owners, entrepreneurs, financiers, city professionals, landowners, sports and music stars, politicians, and their spouses/partners.
Michael's breadth of work involves liaison with Withers' trusts and estates teams in
London, Switzerland, US and Asia - often stress-testing wealth holding structures and advising families on succession.
Career
Partner family law team at Withers (joined in 1993)
Professional Memberships
IAFL (past Treasurer of European Chapter)
IAFL DR Forum (London)
Resolution
Chartered Institute of Arbitration
Publications
Michael provides expert media commentary on family law issues and has chaired and lectured at various family law conferences in England and abroad.
Personal
Michael enjoys playing and watching sport (including running his own cricket side, cycling and tennis).
Chambers Review
High Net Worth
Michael Gouriet is a highly esteemed family law practitioner who is noted for his ability to handle complex matrimonial finance cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael is indefatigable in his client's interests."
"Michael is a delight to work with. He is very bright and sensible."
"Michael is a deep thinker about cases. He really gets into the detail and gets tremendous respect from peers and judges."
"Michael is indefatigable in his client's interests."
"Michael is a delight to work with. He is very bright and sensible."
"Michael is a deep thinker about cases. He really gets into the detail and gets tremendous respect from peers and judges."