Rachael Wilson is an Associate at Vardags, specialising in divorce. She was shortlisted for Family Lawyer of the Year in the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2026.

Rachael Wilson specialises in divorce matters, including financial remedy proceedings, cohabitation disputes, private law children matters, and non‑molestation and occupation orders. Rachael previously practised at two leading law firms, where she progressed from Solicitor to Associate. Her experience also includes pro bono work at a women’s aid legal clinic and committee membership with Resolution in the North East and West.
Rachael received her LLB from Teesside University (2:1) and her LPC with commendation from Leeds Beckett University.
Rachael has been shortlisted for the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2026 in the Family Lawyer of the Year – Associate category
Rachael enjoys travelling and exploring different cultures, with favourite destinations including Sri Lanka, Morocco and Miami. She is passionate about health and wellbeing, having completed several half marathons and a full marathon.
We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the family's net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000
Vardags is one of the UK’s top divorce law firms. We specialise in complex, high net worth and international cases. Our President Ayesha Vardag has been widely described as “Britain’s Top Divorce Lawyer” and the “Diva of Divorce”.
Our divorce solicitors have been involved in some of the highest profile cases of recent years at all levels up to the Supreme Court. Most of our cases are managed discreetly and are kept out of the media, but we are adept at managing the press if necessary.
Our top divorce lawyers have acted for or against financiers, entrepreneurs, footballers, celebrities, members of royal families, and the aristocracy. We fight hard where necessary but negotiate to get the best result whenever possible.