Michael Rowlands
High Net Worth Guide 2024
Band 2 : Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
Band 2
About
Provided by Michael Rowlands
Practice Areas
High and mid net worth clients with the majority having more than one jurisdictional base or focus, with a strong interest and connection with the UAE and Gulf States, Monaco, and USA. A specialist with significant knowledge, experience and understanding of the challenges faced in cross -jurisdictional disputes. An expert in the relocation of children globally and summary return applications between England, the Middle East, and North Africa. 30 years’ experience of dealing with “the difficult one`s”; Personality disorders, NPD, Privilege, High Conflict and Addiction.
Career
Qualified 1988 Stitt and Co, partner at Kingsley Napley and now JMW (London) since 2019.
Professional Memberships
Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.
Publications
Michael regularly contributes articles to the press and speaks at conferences in London, UAE and Oman, including at UKESAD where he spoke alongside a leading US therapist on working with families affected by addiction, behavioural and personality disorders.
Chambers Review
High Net Worth
Michael Rowlands focuses his practice on international family matters, particularly those with a connection to the Middle East.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael has a great depth of knowledge and skill born of years of experience."
"Michael is the best in the business. He is an absolute champion for the client, he doesn't leave a stone unturned, and clients come back to him because they know he is fighting their corner."
"Michael is known for his work in the Middle East and Dubai and is a very good tactician. He is very approachable and good to work with."
"Michael has a great depth of knowledge and skill born of years of experience."
"Michael is the best in the business. He is an absolute champion for the client, he doesn't leave a stone unturned, and clients come back to him because they know he is fighting their corner."
"Michael is known for his work in the Middle East and Dubai and is a very good tactician. He is very approachable and good to work with."
