We offer a free initial consultation to suitable clients – typically those with family assets exceeding €1 million or a combined annual income over €150,000. 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.
Founded by Ayesha Vardag - praised by the BBC as the “diva of divorce for the world’s super-rich” - Vardags has always had a strong Italian connection. Over the years, we have acted in numerous complex, high-stakes family law cases involving Italy, and Ayesha herself resides in Florence. With our office in Italy, we can now bring this unparalleled expertise directly to clients in Florence and across the country, offering the same world-class service that has made us one of the most respected family law firms globally.
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 located on Corso Italia, just west of Florence’s historic centre, close to Lungarno Vespucci and near the American Consulate. From Santa Maria Novella Station, it is a comfortable 15–16‑minute walk.
For public transport, several bus routes serve the area, with frequent services from the station stopping a short walk from Corso Italia. Bus line 37 runs between Scala Orti Oricellari and Rucellai in approximately eight minutes. The T2 tram from Alamanni–Stazione SMN also provides a quick connection, reaching the area in around four minutes.
We offer a consultation to all 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.
Timing matters in high-stakes family law. If you think you might need our help, don’t delay.
Our team of leading divorce lawyers provide expert guidance to unmarried couples, particularly involving complex and cross-border cases. We provide specialised legal advice to clients in Florence on topics including cohabitation and separation agreements, mediation, and assets tracing and valuation.
Our team of top divorce lawyers help clients in Florence navigate divorce, including financial settlements, maintenance, and child arrangements. We provide best-in-class service on those seeking advice 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. As a top divorce law firm, Vardags provides expert guidance on these matters, including financial strategy, asset tracing, and cross-border child arrangements.
Our top family law team provides expert guidance for those in Florence 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 family lawyers help clients navigate inheritance, wills and probate, including cross-border succession planning, disputes and litigation, asset protection and tax strategy.

Iacopo Tozzi is one of Italy’s leading divorce lawyers, renowned for his expertise in highstakes family cases involving entrepreneurs, family businesses, and complex crossborder elements. With a rare dual background in corporate and family law, and admission to the Italian Supreme Court Bar, he brings unmatched strategic insight to cases where marital breakdown collides with commercial structures and international assets. His work has shaped Italian jurisprudence, securing innovative decisions that have introduced international standards into domestic family procedures and expanded protections for clients and children. Highly sought after for his technical skill, judgement, and measured approach, Iacopo is regularly invited by Italian media to speak as an expert in the field.
Benedetta Aiello is a family lawyer with a particular focus on inheritance matters and international divorce. With a strong academic background in tax law and early recognition for her legal talent, she brings analytical precision and clear strategic thinking to complex family disputes. Her work spans crossborder issues, succession challenges, and cases involving intricate personal and financial dynamics.
Riccardo Di Fiore is a family lawyer with experience spanning civil, criminal, and family law. With an academic background in criminal procedure and early exposure to the workings of the Italian courts, Riccardo brings sharp analytical skills and a thorough understanding of procedural strategy to the family matters he now handles.