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INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE LAWYERS: ITALY & DUBAI (UAE) 

Vardags offers unparalleled expertise for clients with ties to both Italy and Dubai (UAE). Our approach combines in-depth knowledge of Italian family law with access to a global network of advisors, ensuring a seamless international strategy. At the helm of our Italian team is Maria Fiorito – an internationally recognised lawyer whose career spans two of Milans most prominent family law firms and nearly a decade in London handling complex cross-border divorces. She leads a group of elite Italian lawyers trusted by a distinguished, high-profile clientele. 

The choice of jurisdiction can dramatically influence financial outcomes, as the Italian and UAE judicial systems differ in significant ways. For those who have the option, selecting where to divorce often depends on whether they are the economically stronger or weaker party. This decision is rarely straightforward – it involves factors such as current and past residences and each spouses domicile. For example, a UAE national living in Italy may qualify to divorce under Italian law if they have an Italian spouse, property in Italy, or children residing or studying there. 

“Britain’s Top Divorce Lawyer”
The Telegraph
“Diva of divorce for the world’s super rich”
BBC
“The Rolls Royce and the Ferrari of the family law world”
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Dubai (UAE) Desk | Our Offering

International divorces are among the most complex family law matters, demanding specialist expertise at every stage. From deciding which jurisdiction offers the most favourable outcome to dividing assets across Dubai and Italy or managing child arrangements under two distinct legal systems, these cases require lawyers with deep cross-border experience. For clients with ties to both countries, the challenge is finding a firm that combines strategic insight with discretion and practical solutions tailored to globally connected lifestyles. Yet, despite the growing need, high-net-worth and international divorce services remain underrepresented in the Italian market. 

Thats where Vardags comes in. With decades of experience in high-value, cross-border divorce cases, we are uniquely equipped to deliver exceptional results for internationally mobile clients. Founded by Ayesha Vardag – described by the BBC as the diva of divorce for the worlds super rich - our firm has always embraced a global outlook. From our London headquarters, we have spent over twenty years managing complex family law matters through our dedicated Dubai and Italy desks. Now, we bring this expertise even closer to individuals with ties to Dubai and Italy via our Italian office, offering world-class legal guidance and access to a trusted network of leading Dubai-based lawyers and specialists. 

Our team excels in resolving jurisdictional disputes, crafting strategies that identify the most advantageous legal pathway – and ultimately secure the best possible outcome. Supporting our Milan operations, our London-based financial forensics specialists provide expert asset tracing, valuation, and analysis, ensuring no financial detail is overlooked. Whether your goal is to protect significant wealth and business interests or secure a settlement that reflects your contributions and guarantees long-term security, we stand by you every step of the way. Our commitment is simple: to safeguard what matters most – your lifestyle, your financial future, and your interests – especially when the stakes couldnt be higher. 

Dont just take our word for it – as the Legal 500 remarked, they take on unwinnable cases and win, they fight the unfightable and succeed and they relish the most complex and difficult of cases

WHO WE CAN HELP 

We provide support tailored to the needs of Italian clients whose lives and interests extend to Dubai, or UAE-based clients with connections to Italy. We offer specialist guidance to:  

  • Italians married to UAE nationals, and UAE nationals married to Italians  

  • Italians with strong ties to Dubai – such as property ownership, business activities, or children studying there – and UAE nationals with similar ties to Italy  

  • Cross-border families managing custody or parenting arrangements between Italy and Dubai 

We offer a free consultation to suitable clients — wealthy individuals, successful entrepreneurs, professionals, and high-profile individuals with complex family matters. If you are based in Italy but with a link to Dubai and want to explore your options, contact us for an initial consultation. Timing matters in high-stakes family law – dont delay. 

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WE ARE READY TO HELP

We offer a free consultation to all suitable clients — wealthy individuals, successful entrepreneurs, professionals, and high-profile individuals with complex family matters. We take the time to understand your unique situation, explain the next steps, and provide a clear sense of potential outcomes and likely costs.

 

Timing matters in high-stakes family law. If you think you might need our help, don’t delay.

 

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INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE LAWYERS: ITALY & DUBAI (UAE) 

Ayesha Vardag

Founder & President
AYESHA VARDAG - BRITAINS TOP DIVORCE LAWYER.
The Telegraph
Based in Dubai and globally renowned as “Britain’s top divorce lawyer”, Ayesha Vardag provides an unrivalled, first-class service to the global elite,...

Maria Fiorito

Partner - Dual Qualified (Italy & England)
LEADING LAWYER AT VARDAGS
La Repubblica
Maria is an Italian Avvocato as well as a qualified solicitor in England and Wales - she has worked on complex cross-border family law cases...

Francesca Zanasi

Senior Consultant
AN EXPERT IN FAMILY LAW
Corriere della Sera
Francesca Zanasi regularly advises on cross-border family cases involving high net worth clients, with decades of experience with international cases.

Giulia Sapi

Consultant
AMONG THE MOST FAMOUS DIVORCE LAW FIRMS IN THE WORLD
La Repubblica
With decades of experience, Giulia Sapi stands as a leading force in Italian family law. A distinguished member of the Milan Bar Association, her career has been built on...

Types of clients we serve

WEALTHY INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUALS

We advise internationally mobile clients with personal, financial or business ties to Italy, alongside assets in the UK or other jurisdictions. These matters typically involve high-value cross-border wealth and offshore structures, requiring expertise in jurisdictional overlap.

WEALTHY ITALIAN INDIVIDUALS

We work with Italian individuals and families, from affluent professionals to aristocrats with generational wealth. These matters often involve domestic and international assets tied to family interests, reputation and long-term preservation.

HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS

We advise founders and entrepreneurs whose wealth is closely linked to privately held businesses, often across Italian and international markets. These matters typically involve shareholdings, valuation, ownership and ongoing enterprise.

LEADING FINANCIERS, BUSINESSPEOPLE, AND PROFESSIONALS

We act for globally-minded individuals at the highest levels of finance, business and professional life. These matters typically involve complex remuneration structures and investments shaped by corporate frameworks and personal holdings.

HIGH PROFILE INDIVIDUALS

We represent individuals with significant public visibility, including professional athletes, royalty, global influencers and public figures. These matters typically involve international assets, alongside heightened sensitivity around privacy, reputation and public scrutiny.

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