INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE LAWYERS: ITALY & SWITZERLAND ======================================================= For clients with connections to both Italy and Switzerland, Vardags offers a truly international approach to divorce and family matters. Our strength lies in combining deep expertise in Italian family law with access to a global network of advisors, ensuring every case is handled seamlessly across borders. Leading our Italian practice is Maria Fiorito - an internationally recognised lawyer whose career spans two of Milan's most prominent family law firms and nearly a decade in London managing complex cross-border divorces. She works alongside a team of elite Italian lawyers trusted by a distinguished, high-profile clientele. The choice of jurisdiction can have a profound impact on financial outcomes, as the Italian and Swiss judicial systems differ significantly. For those able to select where proceedings take place, factors such as whether you are the economically stronger or weaker party can influence the best route forward. Deciding which jurisdiction applies is rarely straightforward - it depends on where you and your spouse live now, where you have lived before, and your respective domiciles. For example, a Swiss national living in Italy may qualify to divorce under Italian law if they have an Italian spouse, property in Italy, or children residing or studying there. [BOOK MY FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/it-en/contact/consultation) "Among the most famous divorce law firms in the world" "Diva of Divorce For The World's Super Rich" "The Rolls Royce and the Ferrari of the family law world" Switzerland Desk | Our Offering ------------------------------- Cross-border divorces demand more than standard legal advice. From choosing the most advantageous jurisdiction to dividing assets across Switzerland and Italy or managing child arrangements under two legal systems, these cases call for lawyers deeply versed in international family law. Clients with ties to both countries need a firm that understands the nuances of cross-border matters and delivers strategic, discreet, and pragmatic solutions tailored to globally connected lifestyles. Despite growing demand, the Italian market remains underserved in high-net-worth and international divorce services. That's where Vardags comes in. With decades of experience in complex, high-value, and cross-border divorce cases, we are uniquely positioned to achieve the best outcomes for internationally mobile clients. Founded by Ayesha Vardag - hailed by the BBC as the "diva of divorce for the world's super rich" - Vardags has always embraced an international outlook. From our London headquarters, we have spent over twenty years handling intricate family law matters through our Italy and Switzerland desks. Today, we bring this expertise directly to clients with links to Switzerland and Italy through our Italian office, offering world-class legal guidance and access to a trusted network of leading Swiss lawyers and specialists. Our team is highly skilled in resolving jurisdictional disputes, providing strategic advice to identify the most advantageous legal pathway - and ultimately secure the best possible result. Supporting our Italy office, our London-based financial forensics specialists deliver expert asset tracing, valuation, and analysis, ensuring no financial detail is overlooked. Whether your priority is protecting significant wealth and business interests or securing a settlement that reflects your contributions and guarantees long-term security, we stand by you every step of the way. Our focus is clear: safeguarding what matters most - your lifestyle, your financial future, and your interests - especially when the stakes couldn't be higher. Don't just take our word for it - as Metro stated, Vardags is "widely regarded as one of the world's best". WHO WE CAN HELP ---------------- We provide tailored support for Italian clients whose lives and interests extend to Switzerland, or Swiss clients with connections to Italy. We offer specialist guidance to: - Italians married to Swiss nationals, and Swiss nationals married to Italians - Italians with strong ties to Switzerland - such as property ownership, business activities, or children studying there - and Swiss nationals with similar ties to Italy - Cross-border families managing custody or parenting arrangements between Italy and Switzerland We offer a free consultation to suitable clients — wealthy individuals, successful entrepreneurs, professionals, and high-profile individuals with complex family matters. Timing matters in high-stakes family law - don't delay. [BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION NOW](https://vardags.com/it-en/contact/consultation "BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION NOW") WE ARE READY TO HELP -------------------- We offer a free consultation to all suitable clients — wealthy individuals, successful entrepreneurs, professionals, and high-profile individuals with complex family matters. 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. [ Telephone +44 1913 039551](https://vardags.com/it-en/tel:+44%201913%20039551 "Call") Phone lines are open 24 hours WhatsApp +393456119464 Scan QR to open WhatsApp Alternatively, INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE LAWYERS: ITALY & SWITZERLAND ------------------------------------------------------- ### [Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag") Founder & President "AYESHA VARDAG - BRITAIN'S TOP DIVORCE LAWYER." The Telegraph Founder and President Ayesha Vardag is fluent in French, having been a Cambridge Wiener Anspach scholar for a Masters in European Law at the Université Libre... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/ayesha-vardag) [BOOK MY FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/it-en/lawyers/milan/ayesha-vardag "SELECT") ### [Maria Fiorito](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/maria "Maria Fiorito") Partner - Dual Qualified (Italy & England) "LEADING LAWYER AT VARDAGS" La Repubblica Maria, an Italian Avvocato as well as a qualified solicitor in England and Wales, can read and translate both French and Spanish, and has worked on... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/maria) [BOOK MY FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/it-en/lawyers/milan/maria "SELECT") ### [Francesca Zanasi](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/francesca-zanasi "Francesca Zanasi") Senior Consultant "AN EXPERT IN FAMILY LAW" Corriere della Sera Fluent in French, German and Italian, Francesca Zanasi has decades of experience in complex cross-border family law cases with high net worth and high-profile... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/francesca-zanasi) [BOOK MY FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/it-en/lawyers/milan/francesca-zanasi "SELECT") ### [Giulia Sapi](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/giulia-sapi "Giulia Sapi") Consultant "AMONG THE MOST FAMOUS DIVORCE LAW FIRMS IN THE WORLD" La Repubblica 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... 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These matters typically involve high-value cross-border wealth and offshore structures, requiring expertise in jurisdictional overlap. ### WEALTHY ITALIAN INDIVIDUALS We work with Italian individuals and families, from affluent professionals to aristocrats with generational wealth. These matters often involve domestic and international assets tied to family interests, reputation and long-term preservation. ### HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS We advise founders and entrepreneurs whose wealth is closely linked to privately held businesses, often across Italian and international markets. These matters typically involve shareholdings, valuation, ownership and ongoing enterprise. ### LEADING FINANCIERS, BUSINESSPEOPLE, AND PROFESSIONALS We act for globally-minded individuals at the highest levels of finance, business and professional life. These matters typically involve complex remuneration structures and investments shaped by corporate frameworks and personal holdings. ### HIGH PROFILE INDIVIDUALS We represent individuals with significant public visibility, including professional athletes, royalty, global influencers and public figures. These matters typically involve international assets, alongside heightened sensitivity around privacy, reputation and public scrutiny.