Michael Gouriet
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
020 7597 6125Share profile
Band 1
About
Provided by Michael Gouriet
Practice Areas
Michael advises on all aspects of divorce and family law (including pre- and post-nuptial agreements) with particular focus on the resolution of financial issues for wealthy individuals, whether married or unmarried and usually with international interests (including clients from Europe, US, and the MENA region). 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 and entrepreneurs, private equity, city professionals, landowners, sports and music stars, politicians, and their spouses/partners.
Career
Partner family law team at Withers (joined in 1993)
Professional Memberships
IAFL (Current Treasurer of European Chapter)
IAFL Dispute Resolution Forum (London)
Resolution
Chartered Institute of Arbitration
Publications
Michael provides expert media commentary on family law issues, and he 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, road cycling, and tennis).
Chambers Review
UK
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."
Discover other Lawyers at
Withers LLP
London (Firms)
