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INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE LAWYERS: ITALY & SWITZERLAND 

For clients with connections to both Italy and Switzerland, Vardags offers a truly international approach to divorce and family matters. Our strength lies in combining deep expertise in Italian family law with access to a global network of advisors, ensuring every case is handled seamlessly across borders. Leading our Italian practice is Maria Fiorito – an internationally recognised lawyer whose career spans two of Milan’s most prominent family law firms and nearly a decade in London managing complex cross-border divorces. She works alongside a team of elite Italian lawyers trusted by a distinguished, high-profile clientele. 

The choice of jurisdiction can have a profound impact on financial outcomes, as the Italian and Swiss judicial systems differ significantly. For those able to select where proceedings take place, factors such as whether you are the economically stronger or weaker party can influence the best route forward.  

Deciding which jurisdiction applies is rarely straightforward – it depends on where you and your spouse live now, where you have lived before, and your respective domiciles. For example, a Swiss 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. 

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Cross-border divorces demand more than standard legal advice. From choosing the most advantageous jurisdiction to dividing assets across Switzerland and Italy or managing child arrangements under two legal systems, these cases call for lawyers deeply versed in international family law. Clients with ties to both countries need a firm that understands the nuances of cross-border matters and delivers strategic, discreet, and pragmatic solutions tailored to globally connected lifestyles. Despite growing demand, the Italian market remains underserved in high-net-worth and international divorce services. 

That’s where Vardags comes in. Trusted for handling some of the most complex family law cases across international borders, Vardags has built a reputation for delivering results clients can depend on. Through our Italian office, we bring this experience directly to individuals with ties to Switzerland and Italy, drawing on a thorough command of both legal systems and an approach built around the needs of each client. Clients choose us not only for our legal expertise, but for our ability to manage sensitive, high-value matters with care and discretion — offering world-class guidance backed by a trusted network of leading Swiss-based lawyers and specialists.

Our team is highly skilled in resolving jurisdictional disputes, providing strategic advice to identify the most advantageous legal pathway – and ultimately secure the best possible result. Supporting our Italy office, our London-based financial forensics specialists deliver expert asset tracing, valuation, and analysis, ensuring no financial detail is overlooked. Whether your priority is protecting significant wealth and business interests or securing a settlement that reflects your contributions and guarantees long-term security, we stand by you every step of the way. Our focus is clear: safeguarding what matters most – your lifestyle, your financial future, and your interests – especially when the stakes couldn’t be higher. 

Don’t just take our word for it – as Metro stated, Vardags is “widely regarded as one of the world’s best”. 

WHO WE CAN HELP 

We provide tailored support for Italian clients whose lives and interests extend to Switzerland, or Swiss clients with connections to Italy. We offer specialist guidance to:  

  • Italians married to Swiss nationals, and Swiss nationals married to Italians  

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

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

We offer an initial consultation to suitable clients, typically individuals with complex family matters. Timing matters in high-stakes family law – don’t delay. 

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WE ARE READY TO HELP

We offer an initial consultation to all suitable clients, where 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 & SWITZERLAND 

Maria Fiorito

Partner - Dual Qualified (Italy & England)
“LEADING LAWYER AT VARDAGS”
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Maria, an Italian Avvocato as well as a qualified solicitor in England and Wales, can read and translate both French and Spanish, and has worked on...

Vardags S.T.A.r.l. is an independent law firm regulated in Italy. It is a member of Vardags International, a network of independent law firms practising under the Vardags brand, each in its own country or region. A firm joins Vardags International only if the quality of its work meets Vardags Limited's standards.

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