Vardags is a leading divorce law firm for clients with links to both Italy and Spain. Our team combines in-depth knowledge of Italian family law with a global network of advisors to provide comprehensive, cross-border expertise. Heading our dedicated Italian team is Maria Fiorito – an internationally acclaimed lawyer who spent years at two of Milan’s leading family law firms and nearly a decade in London handling complex international divorce cases. She is supported by a group of highly regarded Italian lawyers who represent an exclusive and high-profile clientele.
The Italian and Spanish judicial systems differ in important ways. For those able to choose where to file for divorce, the financial impact can vary significantly – often depending on whether they are the economically stronger or weaker party.
Selecting the right jurisdiction is a nuanced process, shaped by factors such as current residence, past places of living, and both parties’ domiciles. For example, Spanish nationals living in Italy may qualify to divorce under Italian law if they have an Italian spouse, own property in Italy, or have children residing or studying there
Cross-border divorce cases call for highly specialized family law expertise. From determining the most advantageous jurisdiction to managing asset division across Spain and Italy or navigating child custody under two distinct legal systems, these matters require lawyers with deep knowledge of international divorce. Clients with connections to both Italy and Spain need a firm that can master the complexities of cross-border family law while delivering strategic, discreet, and practical solutions tailored to globally mobile lifestyles. Despite the growing demand, the Italian market remains underserved in high-net-worth and international divorce services.
This is where Vardags comes in. With decades of experience in high-net-worth and cross-border divorce, we are uniquely positioned to secure the best outcomes for internationally connected clients. Founded by Ayesha Vardag – celebrated by the BBC as the “diva of divorce for the world’s super rich” - Vardags has always embraced a global outlook. From our London headquarters, we have spent over twenty years managing complex international family law matters through our dedicated Spain and Italy desks. Today, we bring this unrivalled expertise directly to our Italian office for individuals with ties to Spain and Italy, delivering world-class legal guidance and access to a trusted network of leading Spanish lawyers and specialists.
Our team of specialist divorce lawyers brings extensive experience in resolving jurisdictional disputes, offering strategic guidance to identify the most advantageous legal route – and ultimately achieve the best possible outcome for every client. From our London base, our in-house financial forensics experts provide our Italian lawyers with unrivalled support in asset tracing, valuation, and analysis, ensuring no financial detail is overlooked. Whether your priority is safeguarding substantial wealth and business interests or securing a settlement that reflects your contributions and guarantees long-term security, we are committed to standing by you every step of the way. Our mission is simple: to protect what matters most – your lifestyle, your financial future, and your interests – especially when the stakes are at their highest.
Don’t just take our word for it – as mentioned in the prestigious Legal 500 index, “without doubt, they are formidable. They are in all the biggest and most difficult cases for one reason - they win”.
We provide support tailored to Italian clients whose lives and interests extend to Spain, or Spanish clients with connections to Italy. We offer specialist guidance to:
Italians married to Spanish nationals, and Spanish nationals married to Italians
Italians with strong ties to Spain – be that through property, family, business interests or financial links – and Spanish nationals with similar ties to Italy
Cross-border families managing custody or parenting arrangements between Italy and Spain
We offer a free consultation to suitable clients — wealthy individuals, successful entrepreneurs, professionals, and high-profile individuals with complex family matters. Timing matters in high-stakes family law. If you think you might need our help, don’t delay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
