Vardags' team
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Vardags' team of exceptional legal minds provide a premium service to high-net-worth individuals living in Italy. The team has built a formidable international reputation in divorce, children, and family law cases: we go far beyond the standard approach, offering a level of sophistication, discretion, and strategy that sets us apart from any other firm.

Led by renowned family lawyer Ayesha Vardag, every member of our team is handpicked for their exceptional legal acumen, strategic insight, and relentless commitment to client success. Read more about our specialist legal team.





All StaffArianna DragushaAyesha VardagBenedetta AielloFrancesca ZanasiGiulia SapiGiuliana CastellettiIacopo TozziLaura SgròLucy De-RhuneManuela TiriniMaria FioritoNicole PuleràRebecca AndrelloRiccardo di Fiore

All ServicesDivorceClient Relations

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### [Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag")

Founder & President

"AYESHA VARDAG - BRITAIN'S TOP DIVORCE LAWYER."

The Telegraph



Ayesha Vardag is internationally recognised as the "Diva of Divorce" (TIME Magazine), renowned for handling high-net-worth divorce cases, often with an...

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### [Maria Fiorito](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/maria "Maria Fiorito")

Partner - Dual Qualified (Italy & England)

"LEADING LAWYER AT VARDAGS"

La Repubblica



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...

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### [Iacopo Tozzi](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/florence/iacopo-tozzi "Iacopo Tozzi")

Senior Consultant

"A FORMIDABLY STRONG FAMILY LAW FIRM WHICH ACTS IN THE MOST HIGH-PROFILE CASES OF THE COUNTRY"

Legal 500



Iacopo Tozzi is one of Italy's leading divorce lawyers, renowned for his expertise in highstakes family cases involving entrepreneurs, family...

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### [Manuela Tirini](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/manuela-tirini "Manuela Tirini")

Senior Consultant

"I'VE BEEN SO IMPRESSED WITH THE COMPLETE PROFESSIONALISM WITH WHICH MY CASE HAS BEEN HANDLED"

Client



Manuela Tirini is a Senior Consultant and Head of the Bologna office. She is widely recognised for her strategic handling of high-value family matters and is particularly...

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### [Laura Sgrò](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/rome/laura-sgro "Laura Sgrò")

Senior Consultant

"HER CLIENTS SAY SGRò IS THE ONLY PERSON WHO LISTENED TO THEM, SUPPORTING THEIR CASES WHEN NO-ONE..."

Sight Magazine



Laura Sgrò is a lawyer specialising in canon law, ecclesiastical proceedings and personality rights. As a qualified Rotal Lawyer, she is authorised to practise...

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### [Francesca Zanasi](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/francesca-zanasi "Francesca Zanasi")

Senior Consultant

"AN EXPERT IN FAMILY LAW"

Corriere della Sera



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...

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### [Giuliana Castelletti](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/verona/giuliana-castelletti "Giuliana Castelletti")

Senior Consultant

"I'VE BEEN SO IMPRESSED WITH THE COMPLETE PROFESSIONALISM WITH WHICH MY CASE HAS BEEN HANDLED"

Client



Giuliana Castelletti is a Senior Consultant with over twenty years of experience in family law, and has a well-established reputation in cross-border and international...

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### [Rebecca Andrello](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/rebecca-andrello "Rebecca Andrello")

Senior Associate

"A FORMIDABLY STRONG FAMILY LAW FIRM WHICH ACTS IN THE MOST HIGH-PROFILE CASES OF THE COUNTRY"

Legal 500



Rebecca Andrello is a highly experienced family lawyer, trusted on complex, high‑value matters involving both adults and children. Her decade of practice within a leading...

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### [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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### [Benedetta Aiello](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/florence/benedetta-aiello "Benedetta Aiello")

Consultant

"SIMPLY THE BEST"

Legal 500



Benedetta Aiello is a family lawyer with a particular focus on inheritance matters and international divorce. With a strong academic background in tax law and early...

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### [Riccardo di Fiore](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/florence/riccardo-di-fiore "Riccardo di Fiore")

Consultant

"AMONG THE MOST FAMOUS DIVORCE LAW FIRMS IN THE WORLD"

La Repubblica



Riccardo Di Fiore is a family lawyer with experience spanning civil, criminal, and family law. With an academic background in criminal procedure and early exposure to the...

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### [Nicole Pulerà](https://vardags.com/it-en/solicitors/milan/nicole-pulera "Nicole Pulerà")

Associate

"THE ADVICE GIVEN WAS ALWAYS WELL CONSIDERED AND SOUND. IN SUMMARY, DO NOT THINK TWICE ABOUT..."

Client



Nicole is an Associate in the London office.

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### [Lucy De-Rhune](https://vardags.com/it-en/staff/milan/lucy-de-rhune "Lucy De-Rhune")

Client Relations Specialist

"IF YOU WANT THE BEST, LOOK NO FURTHER"

Legal 500



Lucy De-Rhune joined Vardags as a Client Relations Specialist.

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### [Arianna Dragusha](https://vardags.com/it-en/staff/milan/arianna-dragusha "Arianna Dragusha")

Client Relations Specialist

"A FORMIDABLY STRONG FAMILY LAW FIRM WHICH ACTS IN THE MOST HIGH-PROFILE CASES OF THE COUNTRY"

Legal 500



Arianna Dragusha joined Vardags as a Client Relations Specialist.

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Types of clients we serve
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###   WEALTHY INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUALS



We advise internationally mobile clients with personal, financial or business ties to Italy, alongside assets in the UK or other jurisdictions. 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.











OUR FULL RANGE OF SERVICES
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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.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/it-en/services/unmarried-couples "Unmarried couples")





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.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/it-en/services/separation-divorce-finances "Separation, Divorce and Finances")





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.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/it-en/services/international-divorce "International divorce")





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.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/it-en/services/children-arrangements "Children Arrangements")





Vardags' leading lawyers help clients navigate inheritance, wills and probate, including cross-border succession planning, disputes and litigation, asset protection and tax strategy.

[Find out more](https://vardags.com/it-en/services/inheritance-wills-probate "Inheritance, Wills and Probate")









OFFICES
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[Milan](https://vardags.com/it-en/locations-we-serve/milan "Milan")

+44 191 303 9551



[Bologna](https://vardags.com/it-en/locations-we-serve/bologna "Bologna")

+390510423213



[Florence](https://vardags.com/it-en/locations-we-serve/florence "Florence")

+390550620226





[Naples](https://vardags.com/it-en/locations-we-serve/naples "Naples")

+3908118920959



[Rome](https://vardags.com/it-en/locations-we-serve/rome "Rome")

+390694803666



[International](https://vardags.com "International")

+442074049390