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With a wealth of experience in both contentious and non-contentious areas, Gonzalo Butori has experience in dealing with high-value estate administrations, international estates, and disputed probate and trust cases.
Gonzalo joined the team as a Senior Associate after honing his skills at an international firm in the City of London. His cases often involve international considerations, complex financial structures, and multiple jurisdictions, including Italy and Spain, among others.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, he excels in bridging communication gaps, making him effective in cross-border legal matters.
He provides pragmatic, solution-focused advice, guiding clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives. His goal is to achieve positive results, even in the most difficult circumstances.
He is a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales and qualified in Spain (Abogado), and Italy (Avvocato Stabilito), he seamlessly navigates complex international disputes with a unique blend of legal acumen and cultural insight.
Gonzalo is a member of the Contentious Trust Association (Contra).
He frequently assists international clients, particularly from Europe and Latin America, on UK-related matters, offering the expertise they need to succeed across borders.
Gonzalo also has extensive experience dealing with a wide range of international disputes involving foreign individuals and companies with interests in England & Wales.
Gonzalo works primarily in our Horsham office but also collaborates closely with colleagues in Crawley.
Work highlights
FOREIGN WILL VALIDITY
Represented an Italian client in the High Court of London regarding the validity of a foreign will, navigating complex proceedings.
ARBITRATION
Represented an Italian client in a London arbitration under English law, involving assets worth over £2m in both Italy and the UK, concluding with a consent order from the High Court.
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL ESTATE
Successfully settled an anti-suit injunction case involving a multi-jurisdictional estate worth over £800,000 through complex negotiations.
INJUNCTION
Advised a client on an anti-suit injunction in London involving a high-value Italian estate with ongoing international proceedings.
Services
Recent videos
CONTENTIOUS PROBATE
The role of ADR in family and probate disputes
Senior Associate Gonzalo Butori discusses the role of ADR in family trust and probate disputes, and argues that it can offer a cost-effective, private and less adversarial path for families.
Recent articles
Insights
A pilot scheme, planned for 2026, will require key court documents in certain commercial courts to be publicly accessible.
08/12/2025
Insights
Brazil’s Supreme Court ruling on foreign judgments raises new challenges for claimants, businesses, and global partners.
10/09/2025
Resources
A step by step guide on the process you should follow to stop your ex-spouse from claiming on your estate after your death.
03/09/2025
Media spotlight
Cathryn Culverhouse and Gonzalo Butori write for Money Week to offer their advice on avoiding claims on your estate from an ex-spouse after your death.
Cathryn Culverhouse13/08/2025
