Vardags is a leading family law firm, exclusively serving high net worth (HNW) and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals and their companies. Our Founder and President, Ayesha Vardag, has been billed “Britain’s top divorce lawyer” due to her ground-breaking work and impressive track record of achieving major victories for her clients. With Ayesha at the helm, Vardags has worked at the cutting edge of family law for almost two decades, acting in many of the largest cases heard before the family court.
Our highly sought after children law solicitors are led by the Head of our Manchester Children Team, Lucy Bolton (née Williams). Lucy has years of experience in private children law issues, with specialist expertise in cases concerning allegations of parental alienation, allegations of harm, and relocation to other jurisdictions.
When it comes to disputes involving children, we appreciate the emotional challenges faced by those involved. Our priority is to make the legal process as smooth as possible; to help you and your child move on and focus on the future.
Our experienced team of lawyers fight diligently to achieve life-changing results for our clients. We have a wealth of expertise in disputes concerning child arrangements, and we are adept at handling high-stakes cases with sensitivity and care.
We frequently work on cases with an international element, for example, where the parents live in different jurisdictions, a parent wishes to move abroad with the child, or there has been international parent child abduction. Lucy Bolton, the Head of our Children Team in Manchester, has been recognised for her expertise in this area. She is listed as a specialist lawyer by Reunite International, the leading UK charity specialising in international parent child abduction and the movement of children across international borders.
Notably, the term ‘custody’ is no longer used by the Family Court, which has updated its terminology to reflect the importance of both parents in a child’s life. The court now provides child arrangements orders, which determine:
To learn more about child arrangements, read our guide here: Vardags | Guide to Child Arrangements.
Our centrally located office is a short walk from both Piccadilly and Victoria railway stations. Alternatively, the Metrolink and bus services are available within a short walk of the office. King Street is easily accessible by car, and parking is available outside of the office building.
Ayesha Vardag founded Vardags with the vision of bringing City-quality representation to the world of family law. Since then, Vardags is regarded as a top family law firm worldwide. This has been achieved by hand-picking the best and brightest legal minds to join us, all of whom are committed to delivering excellent results and the gold standard of legal service. We get the results our clients need by adopting a creative, solution-driven approach.
With years of expertise and specialist experience, we understand the importance of having the right lawyers by your side. When it comes to child arrangements, this couldn’t be truer. At Vardags, we will guide you through every step of this difficult process and provide the strategic advice you need to ensure you get the best possible outcome. If you think you need our help, don’t delay. Contact Vardags today.
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
Lucy is experienced in advising on all matters arising out of divorce and separation, and is experienced in the complex issues that arise with high net worth clients, with a particular focus on private children matters. She has built a reputation as a rising star, both within the firm and from peers in her field. Lucy is also heavily involved in the development of junior lawyers at the firm and is the Deputy Training Principal for the firm nationally.
Amie is a Partner at Vardags advising on a range of family law issues, particularly divorce and finance including complex financial matters where businesses assets are involved. She has particular specialisms in farming-related divorces and can handle all children matters. She has been described as a “Ferocious Advocate” and prides herself on her honest approach when dealing with clients.
Nicola is a Partner at Vardags specialising in family law. Nicola has specialised in family law exclusively over the last 13 years, dealing with a mixed case load of financial remedy and private children.
She has been involved in a range of financial cases and also undertakes private children work. Nicola has represented both victims of domestic abuse and those facing accusations.
Nikki already has a wealth of experience as a Senior Associate, with ten years’ exclusive focus on family law. She is a well-respected family law practitioner, regularly appearing against more senior lawyers including Partners and Directors from other Tier 1 and 2 law firms.
Nikki advises clients on all aspects of the law in this area, particularly relating to the breakdown of relationships and divorce proceedings. She also has particular experience assisting international clients and has worked on cases that involve jurisdictional disputes that raise complicated and unique legal questions. Her client base is global, with clients specifically in Dubai, the Middle East and Hong Kong.
Reece is a highly regarded associate in the firm, specialising in family and children law matters, with a particular focus on high value financial and complex cases.
Reece has a broad base of clients including high net worth and high-profile individuals. He has advised several sports personalities, particularly footballers.
Emily is a rising star in our Manchester Divorce and Family Team, having initially joined Vardags as part of the Graduate Training Programme. She specialises in the full range of divorce and family matters, including those with an international element. Her client base includes high net worth individuals and those with an international background.