We offer an initial consultation to suitable clients. This isn’t a quick chat; it’s a detailed, strategic session where we learn about your circumstances, outline the next steps, and give you a realistic view of potential outcomes and costs.
Over the past two decades, we’ve perfected this process while advising thousands of clients across the UK and internationally. In Rome, this level of insight and strategic planning from the very first conversation is exceptionally rare. If you think you may need our help, take the first step today - contact Vardags now to arrange your consultation.
Rome is not only Italy’s political and cultural heart, it’s also home to a significant concentration of wealth and a growing community of expats. Many of these individuals manage substantial assets - such as property portfolios, international businesses, and cross-border investments - which can make family law matters particularly complex. Despite this thriving affluent population, Rome is largely underserved when it comes to high-net-worth family law expertise.
High-net-worth individuals face unique challenges during divorce that go far beyond the scope of standard family law. Where complex financial interests are at play, these cases require a lawyer who understands not just the legal framework, but also the financial and reputational complexities involved. A firm with established expertise in high-value family law can navigate intricate financial disclosures, protect sensitive information, and develop strategies that safeguard wealth while achieving fair outcomes. For clients in Rome with significant assets, having the right expertise on your side is essential.
That’s where Vardags comes in. Since our founding 20 years ago in the UK, we have acted in some of the most significant family law cases in recent history, including landmark decisions in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and High Court in the UK. From our Rome office, Vardags’ team of leading family lawyers delivers world-class expertise to clients in Rome and across Lazio, upholding the standard that has made Vardags one of the most respected firms in high-net-worth family law.
No matter the nature or stage of your divorce, we can help. Our team is ready to support you with:
Divorce and separation, including high-value and cross-border cases
Financial settlements involving property, businesses, and investments
Child custody and arrangements, including sensitive or contested matters
Reopening or challenging previous settlements
Support for ongoing cases requiring a change of representation
Strategic advice on hidden or disputed assets
Collaboration with financial forensics experts for asset tracing and valuation
Whatever the circumstances, having a top divorce solicitor on your side can make an enormous difference to your chances of success. If you think you may need our help, don’t delay. Contact Vardags to book an initial consultation.
Our Rome office is located at Via di San Nicola da Tolentino, 50, 00187 Rome, in the heart of the city, just a short walk from Barberini–Fontana di Trevi Metro Station (Line A). From Roma Termini, visitors can reach Barberini in just one stop on Metro Line A before continuing on foot for approximately 5 minutes. Several bus routes also serve the area, including 62, 80, 160 and 590, with nearby stops on Via Veneto and Via del Tritone, making the office easily accessible from across Rome.
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.
A third-generation family law practitioner, Maria Giuseppina Chef brings over forty years of experience to the resolution of complex and sensitive family matters. As Senior Of Counsel at Vardags, she leads a top team of lawyers that offers clients rigorous legal strategy alongside absolute discretion.
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.
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.