We offer a free initial 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. 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.”
The Tribunale di Firenze is located at Viale Alessandro Guidoni 61, in the Novoli district, just north of the historic center. From Santa Maria Novella Station, take bus lines 22, 23, or 57 toward Novoli, or use the G line for a direct connection from Piazza San Marco. If you arrive at Firenze Rifredi Station, bus line 5 will take you to the courthouse. By car, exit the A1 at Firenze Nord, then follow signs for the city center along Viale Guidoni—the courthouse’s striking modern architecture will be visible on your right after about 1 km. Nearby landmarks include Parco San Donato and the University of Florence campus, making the building easy to spot.
We offer a free 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.
Maria is an Italian Avvocato qualified to practise law in Italy and a solicitor qualified to practice law in England, and Wales, having successfully passed the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS). Maria is uniquely qualified to assist clients in cross-jurisdictional disputes, or where there are complex Italian elements to the proceedings, such as custody disputes or pre-marital arrangements such as “communione separazione dei beni”.
Maria’s skills are endlessly praised by the many high net worth international Italian clients she represents. Her nurturing personality greatly complements her legal and analytical skills, making her a great asset on any case.
Francesca Zanasi is a powerhouse in Italian family law, known for her strategic insight and decades of experience in the legal industry. As a key figure within the Milan Bar Association, Francesca drives cross-border legal innovation and collaboration. Her career spans elite legal practice, academic leadership, and policy reform, delivering clarity and inspiring confidence in even the most complex family law matters.
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 an unwavering dedication to family, children and inheritance law, along with the protection of significant estates – bringing precision and authority to even the most intricate legal challenges.




