Vardags is a divorce and family law firm specialising in high net worth and complex cases, serving clients across Italy. Our President, Ayesha Vardag has been widely described as “the queen of divorce” and is “a divorce lawyer widely regarded as one of the world’s best”.
Vardags is renowned for delivering life-changing results in high-stakes, international divorce divorce matters and has become the go-to choice for high-net worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals facing complex family law issues. Founded in the UK over 20 years ago, we have been at the forefront of the most significant and complex cases, securing landmark rulings that have shaped family law.
From the very beginning, Vardags has had a strong Italian connection. Our founder and president, Ayesha Vardag, resides in Italy and has deep personal and professional ties across the country. We cemented our Italian presence in January 2026 with the launch of our Milan office offering clients throughout Italy the same expertise and strategic excellence that have made Vardags a leader in international divorce.
As the Legal 500 puts it: “If you want the best, look no further.”
Vardags acts for HNW and UHNW individuals across Italy - and those married to them - in complex divorce and family law cases, often with international elements. Our clients range from entrepreneurs, senior executives and professionals to celebrities and royalty.
Whether you are one of these individuals or their spouse, we understand the stakes when significant wealth, businesses, and cross-border issues are involved. Our team combines discretion, strategic insight, and unrivalled expertise to deliver exceptional results.
You may be starting proceedings, changing lawyers, or reopening a previous matter. Whatever your situation, having top divorce lawyers on your side can make a decisive difference. If this reflects your circumstances, act now. Contact Vardags before your spouse does.
We offer a free consultation to suitable clients in Italy – typically those where the family’s net assets are in excess of €1m, or the combined income is in excess of €150,000. This is not just a formality. Our team of top divorce lawyers, fluent in both English and Italian, take the time to understand your unique situation, explain the next steps, and provide a clear sense of potential outcomes and likely costs.
For those in Italy seeking top-tier representation, such a comprehensive and strategic consultation is exceptionally rare. From your very first conversation with us, you gain access to a level of insight and expertise that sets Vardags apart — giving you a clear, strategic roadmap for achieving the best possible outcome.
Please call our confidential enquiry line to book a consultation. Lines are staffed 24 hours. If it is difficult for you to use the telephone you can also send us a message or contact us via WhatsApp.
“Widely regarded as one of the world’s best” (Metro), Vardags is a leading divorce law firm specialising in complex and challenging, high-profile, and international divorce cases for a predominantly ultra-high net worth client base. We have a strong focus on obtaining the best possible outcomes and “life-transforming results” (The Times) for our clients and are known to “take on unwinnable cases and win....fight the unfightable and succeed” (Legal 500). We achieve this time and time again by outlitigating our opponents, pursuing the strongest possible intellectual arguments and leaving no stone unturned.
We have been working at a market leading level for over two decades as evident in our involvement in a number of precedent setting cases. As such, our lawyers regularly feature in the press, whether they are appearing on TV or in leading publications, providing insight into how we achieve major victories for our clients.
Our team of leading lawyers provides expert guidance to unmarried couples, particularly involving complex and cross-border cases. We provide specialised legal advice on topics including cohabitation and separation agreements, mediation, and assets tracing and valuation.
Our team helps clients navigate divorce, including financial settlements, maintenance, and child arrangements. We also advise on cross-border cases and complex asset division, and international enforcement of orders.
International divorce involves complex issues of jurisdiction, applicable law, and recognition of foreign judgments. Vardags provides expert guidance on these matters, including financial strategy, asset tracing, and cross-border child arrangements.
Our legal team provides expert guidance for those seeking support with child maintenance, relocation and abduction. We offer specialised legal advice on areas including financial support, cross-border strategy, and court representation.
Vardags’ leading lawyers help clients navigate inheritance, wills and probate, including cross-border succession planning, disputes and litigation, asset protection and tax strategy.
