Kirill Gavrilichev
Kirill Sergeyevich Gavrilichev (born in Moscow) - one of Russia’s most prominent lawyers specializing in family and inheritance law. He serves as the managing partner of the law firm GK LEGAL and is the author of numerous scholarly publications.
In 2026, he was recognized by the Kommersant publishing house’s legal ranking as the top Russian lawyer in the fields of family and inheritance law, as well as in the protection of ultra-high-net-worth families and private capital.
He is consistently listed among Russia’s best lawyers by publications such as *Rossiyskaya Gazeta*, *Pravo-300*, *Wealth Navigator*, and the *RAA Legal Guide*, and he frequently speaks at both international and domestic legal conferences.
Biography
Kirill Gavrilichev is one of the most highly acclaimed Russian lawyers, with a primary focus on child-related disputes, property division, international family law, and inheritance planning and litigation.
He is the founder and managing partner of the law firm GK LEGAL, which specializes in family and inheritance disputes, as well as asset protection.
Education
Kirill Gavrilichev graduated with honors from the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), specializing in international family law.
In 2018, he completed an advanced professional development program at Harvard Law School, followed by further studies at Yale University.
In 2021, he undertook additional professional training at the University of Geneva.
Career
Kirill Gavrilichev began his legal career at leading international law firms—predominantly those of English origin—where he served as a litigator. In these roles, he handled major international divorce proceedings involving Russian business figures. His professional experience includes representing clients in cases across Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. === Legal Practice === Shifts in the Russian legal market in 2014 prompted Kirill Gavrilichev to establish his own law firm, GK LEGAL, which brought together professionals from three leading international law firms. The firm specializes exclusively in family and inheritance law and is currently the most highly decorated family law firm in Russia.
Over the more than 10 years the firm has been in operation, Kirill Gavrilichev and his team have secured victories in 864 cases, with only 9 losses. Notably, Gavrilichev has won 87 cases involving the determination of a child’s primary residence with the father—a track record that has significantly influenced how Russian courts handle such matters.
His clientele frequently includes prominent figures from the arts, Russian show business, politics, Forbes-listed businesspeople, and professional athletes.
Kirill Gavrilichev avoids scandals and strictly safeguards the privacy of his clients.
The only controversy involving the attorney arose during the case of the well-known pop singer Lesha Svik. Gavrilichev successfully defended the artist’s interests in court, securing a child support payment set at the absolute minimum: 10,000 rubles. The case received extensive coverage from dozens of media outlets, including Gazeta.ru, Super.ru, and Muz-TV. The child’s mother, who opposed the artist in court, publicly accused Gavrilichev of being cold-blooded and ruthless in his legal strategy and pursuit of a favorable outcome.
The attorney maintains that his victory in court was entirely in accordance with the law. In November 2025, Kirill Gavrilichev provided a comment to Super.ru:
"Ekaterina Lukyanova, the mother of the artist’s child born out of wedlock, is spreading false information about the singer. At present, Lesha Svik has no outstanding child support arrears; all payments have been made. Furthermore, he is not subject to any restrictions, including any prohibitions on traveling outside the Russian Federation," explained Svik’s legal counsel, citing data from the official database of enforcement proceedings and screenshots from the 'Gosuslugi' (State Services) mobile application.[1]
Kirill Gavrilichev is actively involved in educational initiatives, having delivered lectures at MGIMO University, the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Noodome, the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, the Primakov Gymnasium, Sberbank Private Banking, and dozens of other venues.
He is also actively engaged in legislative work: over the past decade, he has co-authored seven draft laws and serves as a member of various working groups within the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation.
Additionally, Kirill is deeply committed to philanthropy; he provides pro bono legal representation to victims of domestic violence and directs a portion of his income toward charitable projects.
He maintains a Telegram channel with over 20,000 subscribers.
Professional Recognition
Kirill Gavrilichev is a top-ranked legal professional in Russia, specializing in family and inheritance law. In 2026, Kirill Gavrilichev received top honors from every major legal ranking—including Kommersant, Pravo-300, RAA Legal Guide, Wealth Navigator, CorporateLiveWire, and Rossiyskaya Gazeta—setting a record for a family law attorney in Russia.
In April 2015, he received a diploma as the best legal scholar at the 14th Scientific and Practical Conference, "Traditions and Innovations in the Modern Russian Legal System."
In December 2021, he received a special award from Pravo.ru for his contributions to charity.
Media Appearances
Kirill Sergeyevich is frequently sought out for commentary by a wide range of federal media outlets, including Channel One, Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24, NTV, Channel Five, Moskva 24, 360°, REN TV, U, Kommersant FM, Pervoye Radio, Avtoradio, Forbes, RBC, Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Gazeta.ru, Banki.ru, Sravni.ru, Nezavisimaya Gazeta, Argumenty i Fakty, Regnum, and others.
He serves as a regular expert contributor for Forbes and Vedomosti.
In November 2026, Kirill Gavrilichev gave an interview to *Business Journal* (*Biznes Zhurnal*), in which he discussed the firm’s most significant case:
"We represented a wife—a mother of three—who had dedicated her entire life to her family. Her husband sought to leave her with no financial resources. We secured a judgment in her favor, awarding her assets valued at 14 billion rubles. She now has her own family trust and the means to provide for herself and her children. However, the monetary value does not define the true significance of any given case." "For me, cases involving children—where we succeeded in protecting their interests—are just as significant."[2]
In November 2026, in an interview with *Tochka* magazine, Kirill Gavrilichev addressed a question about his most notable victories in recent years:
"I could talk about how we handled the division of a Russian oligarch’s European assets or managed a dispute over property in Dubai within the London court system. But I would like to highlight the cases involving children. These are always the most complex and emotionally charged. I recall how we secured a court ruling for three children to reside with their father, how we recovered a child who had been abducted to Indonesia, how we helped a mother and her child return to Russia from the U.S. against the father’s wishes, and how we successfully obtained child support from a Silicon Valley businessman who had been concealing his income."[3]
Interests
He is an avid golfer, playing at a professional level. In 2023 and 2024, he participated in the Liga Stavok Golf Cup, where he placed 11th. In July 2024, he took 4th place at the Pestovo Golf Club Championship, and in September 2024, he won the Pestovo 2024 season-closing tournament.
His other interests include yachting and polo.
Contact Information
- Phone +74951014954
- Website
- Personal website
- Telegram channel