We offer an initial consultation to suitable clients – typically those with family assets exceeding €1 million or a combined annual income over €150,000. Our team of top family lawyers, fluent in both English and Italian, take the time to understand your individual circumstances, explore the legal pathways available, and offer a clear, practical view of potential outcomes and costs.
This early clarity helps you make confident, informed decisions from the very beginning. With two decades of experience supporting thousands of clients internationally, we’ve refined this process to deliver strategic, high-level advice. For those in Venice seeking the best legal support, our team will help you move forward with confidence, knowing where you stand and what to expect.
Venice is home to a growing international community, drawn in by its cultural richness and global connections. For expatriates living in the city, family law matters often involve more than local considerations – they frequently span multiple countries, legal systems, and financial landscapes. From navigating cross-border divorce proceedings to resolving disputes over international assets, these cases require a level of legal insight that goes beyond the traditional.
We are exceptionally placed to support high-net-worth individuals facing family law proceedings. Our team specialises in international divorce cases involving significant assets – from privately held businesses and property portfolios to trusts and offshore holdings. With a proven track record in some of the most intricate cases in recent years, including landmark cases before the Supreme Court, High Court and Court of Appeal, we bring both strategic depth and discretion to every matter.
Our founder, Ayesha Vardag, resides in Italy and brings first-hand insight into the legal and cultural nuances of navigating separation abroad. Coupled with access to specialist financial forensic expertise, Vardags offers Venice-based clients a level of tailored, commercially focused representation that few firms can match.
Whether you live in Venice or in nearby areas such as Treviso, Verona, or along the Adriatic coast, our leading international divorce lawyers are here to help. We provide expert legal support tailored to the needs of high-net-worth individuals navigating complex family matters, including:
Child custody and arrangements
Financial settlements
Divorce and separation
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
International family law
Protection of family wealth and business interests
As the Legal 500 puts it: “If you want the best, look no further”. If you think you may need our help, contact Vardags today for a free initial consultation with one of our expert divorce solicitors.
The Tribunale di Venezia is located in San Polo, one of Venice’s oldest and most central districts, just a short walk from the Rialto Bridge and Campo San Polo. If you’re arriving by train at Venezia Santa Lucia Station, walk across Ponte degli Scalzi and follow signs toward San Polo—the courthouse is about 20 minutes on foot. Alternatively, take the vaporetto (water bus) Line 1 and get off at San Silvestro or San Tomà, both within a 5–8 minute walk of the court. Bus and tram services terminate at Piazzale Roma, from which you can walk or take a vaporetto. The court is easily accessible and surrounded by key landmarks, making it straightforward to locate even for first-time visitors.
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.




