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Band 3
About
Provided by Michael Rowlands
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
UK
Michael Rowlands focuses his practice on international family matters, particularly those with a connection to the Middle East.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"The family law expert you want on your side when there are complex issues and an aggressive stance taken in litigation."
"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 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."
"The family law expert you want on your side when there are complex issues and an aggressive stance taken in litigation."
"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."