Divorce lawyers for professionals
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Vardags has been representing professionals in family law proceedings for over a decade, specialising in high value cases. We have represented professionals from across the board of industries, from senior solicitors and King's Counsel to doctors and finance professionals.

Our expert divorce lawyers offer a bespoke service that places your priorities first, whether that means preserving your financial situation, child contact arrangements, or ensuring the process is as swift as possible. We can advise you on how to protect your assets, including obtaining accurate valuations of future income, partnerships and pensions. We will also assist you in realistically assessing your partner's financial needs - and what they can contribute to their own outgoings.

With our experience of family law and top-notch commercial understanding, we will guide you towards a fair and cost-effective resolution of your case.

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"Britain's Top Divorce Lawyer"



"Diva of Divorce For The Super Rich"



"Rolls Royce service from start to finish"





OUR TEAM FOR PROFESSIONALS
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Working with highly skilled and experienced teams, Vardags has firm directors who specialise in divorce for professionals from a range of industries.

A Senior Partner at Vardags, [Simon McKirgan](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/simon-mckirgan) has worked on a large number of individuals working in commercial, City, banking, and investment sectors. He understands the specific issues that arise with clients who work in finance, including the effects that unvested shares, options, and bonuses can have on structuring capital and maintenance awards.

Partner and Head of Financial Forensics, [Katherine Danby](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/katharine-danby) is an expert in dealing with complex financial cases, ensuring that assets are valued appropriately to allow the best possible settlement result for our clients. Working with our lawyers, Katherine's findings have been transformative in financially complex cases, and invaluable when it comes to winning the best possible settlement for our clients.







OUR TEAM
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### [Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag")

Founder & President

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

The Telegraph



"Britain's top divorce lawyer" Ayesha Vardag rose to fame for winning the landmark Supreme Court case of Radmacher v Granatino in 2010, changing the law to...

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### [David Lister](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/david-lister "David Lister")

Senior Partner and Head of London Family - Divorce & Family

"BRILLIANT WITH A REAL SPARK WHICH CLIENTS LOVE"

Legal 500



David is a Senior Partner at Vardags, and as of November 2025, is the Head of London Family. With over 35 years of experience at the forefront of the profession...

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### [Simon McKirgan](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/simon-mckirgan "Simon McKirgan")

Senior Partner - Divorce & Family

"[SIMON MCKIRGAN IS] IMMENSELY SKILLED AND WORKS FORMIDABLY HARD."

Legal 500



A senior partner at Vardags and a top international divorce lawyer, the "immensely skilled" (Legal 500) Simon McKirgan is undoubtedly one of the best in the...

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[The Times

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