Kirill Gavrilichev

Biography

Kirill Gavrilichev is one of the most renowned and highly ranked family and inheritance lawyers in Russia. His legal practice has been consistently recognized by top legal rankings including Pravo-300, Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, and Corporate Live Wire. In 2024, the RAA Legal Guide named GK Legal the best law firm in Russia for family and inheritance law, with Kirill acknowledged as a leading figure in the field.

Kirill is a multiple-time winner of Russia’s individual legal rankings (Pravo.ru) and has consistently held the #2 position in Rossiyskaya Gazeta’s list of the best Russian lawyers for family and inheritance matters. In 2024, the same publication also ranked him among the top lawyers in Russia for advising high-net-worth individuals and protecting private capital.

His core areas of focus include international divorce cases, child custody and relocation disputes, asset division, and inheritance planning. Kirill is considered one of the country’s leading experts in securing custody for fathers — he has helped dozens of men gain full parental rights in the challenging post-divorce situations.

His clients include top Russian entrepreneurs, corporate executives, Forbes-listed individuals, public figures, artists, celebrities, athletes, and even other leading lawyers and judges seeking help in their own family matters. He is widely regarded as one of the most trusted names in Russian legal practice.

Kirill’s expertise is in high demand internationally. In 2024, he advised clients from 22 countries. He is listed in the UK Embassy’s Guidance List of Lawyers in Russia (2021–2024) under the category «Family Law." He has also provided legal opinions on Russian family law for leading firms in Europe, the U.S., and Australia.

Media & public engagement

Kirill is a sought-after legal expert in national media. His commentary is regularly featured on major outlets such as Russia-1, Channel One, NTV, REN TV, RBC, Forbes, Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Gazeta.ru. He serves as a regular expert on NTV talk show «DNA» and the author of one of Russia’s most influential Telegram channels on family law.

He frequently lectures at top institutions, including MGIMO University and Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), and speaks at legal conferences and public events. He also teaches advanced training programs for lawyers and attorneys seeking to strengthen their family law expertise.

Kirill is a partner of the You Are Not Alone foundation, where he provides pro bono legal consultations to survivors of domestic violence. In 2022, his work was honored with a Pravo-300 award for social legal impact.

Education

• Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL)
• University of Geneva
• Harvard Law School
• Yale University

International background

Prior to founding GK Legal, Kirill worked at leading international law firms including CMS Cameron McKenna (UK) and Noerr (Germany), as well as the prominent Russian law firm Pepeliaev Group. His international training and experience allow him to bridge Russian and Western legal systems with precision and confidence.