We offer an initial consultation to suitable clients. This is not just a formality. We take the time to understand your unique situation, explain the next steps, and provide a clear sense of potential outcomes and likely costs. This approach allows you to make informed decisions about your case from the outset.
We have perfected this process over the last 20 years, acting for thousands of clients across the UK and worldwide. For those in Florence seeking the best, such a comprehensive and strategic consultation is unique and hard to find locally, giving you access to an unparalleled level of insight and expertise from the very first conversation.
Florence is not only a global cultural and artistic capital, it’s also home to an affluent population and a growing international community of expats. From entrepreneurs and business leaders to international families and art collectors, many Florence residents lead complex lives that span borders, industries, and generations. These individuals often hold significant assets, including business interests, property portfolios, trusts, and international investments.
When family law issues arise - whether divorce, child arrangements, or financial disputes - they require more than just competent legal advice. They need a level of expertise and discretion that generalist firms can rarely offer. They need a firm that understands the nuances of high-net-worth life and can navigate the legal, financial, and reputational challenges that come with it. That’s where Vardags comes in.
Vardags Italy brings unparalleled expertise directly to clients in Florence and across the country, combining deep local knowledge with the strategic insight and discretion that international family law demands. From complex asset division to navigating multiple jurisdictions, our team is equipped to handle the most challenging and high-stakes cases with precision and care. We deliver the same world-class service that has made Vardags one of the most respected family law firms globally — now with a dedicated presence on the ground in Italy, offering clients the best of both international reach and local expertise.
Whether you live in Florence, Lucca, Siena or anywhere across Tuscany, our top divorce lawyers are ready to support you with:
Divorce and separation
Financial settlements
Child custody and arrangements
International family law
At Vardags, we offer clients in Florence access to dedicated in-house Financial Forensics expertise. Our forensic accountants specialise in identifying, tracing, and valuing complex assets and can support cases in Italy requiring this skillset.
Although our forensic accountants are based in London, they work closely with our Italian office to provide seamless support for clients in Florence and across Italy. This means you benefit from the same world-class expertise that has helped thousands of high-net-worth individuals achieve fair and accurate outcomes in complex divorce cases.
The advantage of the Vardags model is that the professionals conducting valuations and forensic analysis are forensic accountants with deep experience in matrimonial law. With a proven track record of success in the most challenging cases, we give our clients a decisive advantage from the very start.
Don’t just take it from us. As the Legal 500 put it:
“Vardags are simply the best. If you are a HNW or UHNW client who wants the best family law advice and service currently available, this is the firm to go to. Without doubt, they are formidable. They are in all the biggest and most difficult cases for one reason - they win.”
Our office is at Piazza de' Pitti 7, in Florence's Oltrarno district, on the square in front of Palazzo Pitti and a short walk south of the Ponte Vecchio. From Santa Maria Novella Station, the C4 bus runs from the Stazione Scalette stop to the Pitti stop in around 11 minutes, and the C3 also stops at Pitti. On foot, the office is about 18–20 minutes from the station via the Ponte Vecchio. If you are coming by car, please note that the Oltrarno is inside Florence's limited traffic zone (ZTL). The ZTL is enforced by cameras, so unauthorised vehicles are fined automatically. The most convenient place to park is Garage Lungarno on Borgo San Jacopo, less than five minutes' walk from the office. The garage can arrange your ZTL access, but please confirm this when you book. You can also park outside the ZTL and finish the journey by bus or taxi.
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.
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.

Maria is an Italian Avvocato and Partner at Vardags, qualified to practise law in Italy and a solicitor qualified to practice law in England and Wales. Maria has specialised in complex international family and divorce cases for decades, and is uniquely placed to assist high net worth individuals in cross-border disputes. Maria is highly regarded and praised by the clients she advises - her empathetic approach, combined with sharp legal and analytical expertise, makes her an invaluable contributor to every case she handles.
Rebecca Andrello is a highly experienced family lawyer, trusted on complex, high‑value matters involving both adults and children. Her decade of practice within a leading Italian family and minors firm gave her exceptional depth across demanding, sensitive cases. As a Milan‑qualified lawyer and AIAF member, Rebecca brings rare cross‑border insight to modern family disputes.