Michael Rowlands, UK | Chambers Profiles

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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

2

Band 2

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

London (Firms)

2 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Family/Children Law

London (Firms)

2 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

High Net Worth 2024

About

Provided by Michael Rowlands

UK

Practice Areas

Family Law: Children and Money with an emphasis on international work (particularly London, UAE/ Gulf States, Monaco, USA). Represents clients making financial claims both in and out of marriage as well as following an overseas divorce. A large practice representing parents in complex, high conflict children proceedings including international relocation and summary return.

Career

Qualified 1988

Stitt and Co

Cripps

Kingsley Napley

JMW (London) 2019

Professional Memberships

International Academy of Family Lawyers

Law Society

Resolution

Publications

Michael regularly contributes articles to the press and speaks at conferences, including at UKESAD 2016 where he spoke alongside a leading US therapist on working with families affected by addiction, behavioural and personality disorders.

Personal

Father , Husband, Cook and wannabe Pilgrim.

Chambers Review

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UK

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth - London (Firms)

2

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Michael Rowlands focuses his practice on international family matters, particularly those with a connection to the Middle East.

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Family/Children Law - London (Firms)

3

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michael Rowlands has more than 30 years' experience in family law. He is noted for his expertise in international disputes involving children, such as applications for summary return to non-Hague Convention jurisdictions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael has a great depth of knowledge and skill born of years of experience.

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondent
UK

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.

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondent
UK

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.

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondent
UK

Michael is an exceptional lawyer with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He will do his utmost to protect his client’s interests and truly goes above and beyond.

Family/Children Law respondent
UK

The family law expert you want on your side when there are complex issues and an aggressive stance taken in litigation.

Family/Children Law respondent
UK

Michael has a great depth of knowledge and skill born of years of experience.

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondent
UK

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.

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondent
UK

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.

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth respondent
UK

Michael is an exceptional lawyer with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He will do his utmost to protect his client’s interests and truly goes above and beyond.

Family/Children Law respondent
UK

The family law expert you want on your side when there are complex issues and an aggressive stance taken in litigation.

Family/Children Law respondent
UK

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London (Firms)

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

2

Nicola Wainwright

2

Band 2

Suleikha Ali

Star Associates

Family/Children Law

3

Michael Rowlands

3

Band 3

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

2

Michael Rowlands

2

Band 2

Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions

U

Dan Martin

U

Up and Coming

North West

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

1

Eddie Jones

1

Band 1

2

Angharad Hughes

2

Band 2

2

Sally Leonards

2

Band 2

3

Mark Havenhand

3

Band 3

3

Melissa Gardner

3

Band 3

Construction

4

Neil Armstrong

4

Band 4

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

3

Michael Blood

3

Band 3

Crime

1

Ian Lewis

1

Band 1

1

Sam Healey

1

Band 1

Employment

4

Paul Chamberlain

4

Band 4

4

Simon Bloch

4

Band 4

Family/Matrimonial

S

David Pickering

S

Senior Statespeople

1

Abigail Bennett

1

Band 1

2

Beverley Jones

2

Band 2

2

Elspeth Kinder

2

Band 2

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