To suitable clients – typically those where the family’s net assets are in excess of €1m or the combined income is in excess of €150,000 – we offer a free consultation. Our experienced family and divorce lawyers will take the time to understand the details of your unique situation and talk you through the next steps of the legal process. At this stage, we will be able to outline the possible outcomes and potential costs.
We have perfected this process over the last 20 years, acting for thousands of clients across the UK and worldwide. For those in London seeking the best, such a comprehensive and strategic consultation is unique, giving you access to an unparalleled level of insight and expertise from the very first conversation.
London is one of the world’s leading global cities, a centre of finance, culture, and a hub for the Italian population. For British nationals living in Italy and Italian citizens who retain strong ties to the UK – whether through property, business interests, or family – divorce and family matters often involve complex cross-border considerations. These cases go far beyond routine legal issues and require specialist expertise. While many firms offer general family law services, high-value international cases demand a strategic, jurisdictionally aware approach. At Vardags, we specialise in precisely these matters – handling divorces that span countries, involve significant assets, and require a deep understanding of both UK and foreign legal systems.
Vardags’ London office is home to our dedicated Italian Desk, offering expert support on cross-border Anglo-Italian family and divorce matters. Led by Maria Fiorito – a dual-qualified Italian Avvocato and solicitor in England and Wales – our specialist team combines deep legal insight with cultural fluency. Maria brings experience from top high-net-worth divorce firms in Milan, giving clients the benefit of insider knowledge in both jurisdictions. With our in-house financial forensics team, and a track record in some of the most high-profile cases before the Supreme Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal, we are uniquely placed to guide clients through even the most complex cross-border cases with confidence and ease.
If you are a British national living in Italy, or an Italian citizen with financial, personal or family ties to the UK, our London office is exceptionally placed to assist you. We specialise in cross-border divorce and family law, offering strategic advice on complex matters such as international asset division, jurisdictional disputes, and child arrangements across borders. Our clients choose us because:
We understand the world of high-net-worth individuals. Our team is experienced in working with international professionals, executives, and public figures where reputation, privacy, and media sensitivity are paramount. We handle these matters with discretion and strategic care.
We specialise in complex financial matters. From uncovering hidden assets and applying financial forensic expertise to protecting business interests and securing fair financial provision, we offer clear, commercially focused guidance in cross-border cases.
We’re trusted in international and cross-border disputes. Vardags is relied upon by high-net-worth clients with a proven track-record in navigating international family law issues, including jurisdictional strategy, overseas assets, and cross-border child arrangements.
Timing matters in high-stakes family law. If you think you might need our help, don’t delay. Contact Vardags before your spouse does.
The closest tube stations are St Paul's or Chancery Lane, both on the Central line. Alternatively we are a short walk from Blackfriars station on the District and Circle line. We are also only a matter of metres away from City Thameslink rail station. By car, Old Bailey should be accessed via the Strand, as vehicles cannot approach the office from Newgate Street.
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 lawyers provides expert guidance to unmarried couples, particularly involving complex and cross-border cases. We provide specialised legal advice on topics including cohabitation and separation agreements, mediation, and assets tracing and valuation.
Our team helps clients navigate divorce, including financial settlements, maintenance, and child arrangements. We also advise 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. Vardags provides expert guidance on these matters, including financial strategy, asset tracing, and cross-border child arrangements.
Our legal team provides expert guidance for those 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 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.




