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. Our experienced family lawyers will take the time to understand the details of your unique situation and talk you through the next stages of the legal process. We will then be able to give you a sense of the possible outcomes of your case and even the likely cost.
We have perfected this process over the last 20 years, acting for thousands of clients across the UK and worldwide. For those in Padua 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.
Padua is not only a historic and intellectual hub, but also home to a well-established and affluent population. From respected professionals and business owners to academic leaders and families, many Padua residents lead lives marked by complexity, responsibility, and high-value assets. These individuals often hold substantial interests – ranging from property portfolios and family businesses to trusts and financial investments.
At Vardags, we understand the unique pressures and priorities that come with high-stakes family matters, and we offer a bespoke legal service designed to protect what matters most. When family law issues arise – be it divorce, child arrangements, cross-border proceedings, or financial disputes – they demand more than just competent legal advice. Instead, they require a level of sophistication and strategic insight that generalist firms rarely provide.
Our team of leading divorce lawyers specialise in supporting high-net-worth individuals through the legal, financial, and reputational complexities that often accompany family matters. Founded by Ayesha Vardag – described by the BBC as the “diva of divorce for the world’s super-rich” – our firm has long-standing ties to Italy and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by affluent families.
Over the years, we’ve represented numerous high-profile Italian clients in complex international and high-stakes cases. With our office in Italy and Ayesha herself residing in Florence, we now bring our world-class service directly to clients in Padua and across the country. Whether you live in Padua, Vicenza, or along the Adriatic coast, our top divorce lawyers are ready to support you with:
Divorce and separation
Financial settlements
Child custody and arrangements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
International family law
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 Tribunale di Padova – Sezione Famiglia is located at Via Niccolò Tommaseo 55, just east of Padova Centrale railway station and near the Padova Fiera exhibition center. From Padova Centrale, it’s a 10-minute walk or a short ride on bus lines 5 or 18, both of which stop directly in front of the courthouse. If arriving by car, take the Padova Est exit from the A4 motorway and follow signs toward the city center and Fiera Campionaria. Paid parking is available nearby. The court is also close to major landmarks like the Scrovegni Chapel and Tempio della Pace, making it easy to locate.
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.

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.
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.