Founder & President
“A DIVORCE LAWYER WIDELY REGARDED AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST”
The Metro
“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...
Chief Executive Officer
“DR STEPHEN BENCE IS A FINANCIAL GENIUS.”
Lewis Marks KC
As Chief Executive Officer, Dr Stephen Bence is responsible for driving Vardags’ growth. In 2015, Vardags was the only law firm to feature on The Sunday Times Virgin...
Regional Managing Partner - Head of Manchester
“EMMA GILL IS QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST MATRIMONIAL LAWYER IN THE NORTH.”
Legal 500
“Manchester’s celebrity divorce lawyer” (Manchester Evening News), Emma Gill is “Manchester’s top divorce lawyer” (I Love Manchester)....
Senior Partner - Divorce & Family
“[SIMON MCKIRGAN IS] IMMENSELY SKILLED AND WORKS FORMIDABLY HARD.”
Legal 500
Simon McKirgan is Senior Partner at Vardags and a top international divorce lawyer, with experience in representing individuals or their spouses/partners from commercial,...
Senior Partner - Divorce & Family
“LOIS WAS EXTREMELY EFFICIENT, AND THOUGHT "OUT OF THE BOX" TO GET THE RESULTS I WANTED.”
Client
Lois specialises in all areas of family law, including divorce and cohabitation, financial matters and disputes relating to children matters. Her practise area is...
Partner - Divorce & Family
“ANNEMARIE IS COMMITTED TO HER CLIENTS AND WILL HAPPILY GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR THEM.”
Legal 500
Annemarie joined Vardags Manchester office when it opened its doors in 2016. She was appointed to the Partner in January 2021. She advises on cases with complex...
Partner - Head of Cambridge Office
“SILVIA DEVECCHI’S INCREDIBLE KNOWLEDGE, TACTICAL MIND AND PRACTICAL APPROACH WAS SECOND TO NONE”
Client
Partner at Vardags, Silvia Devecchi, heads Vardags’ Tier 1 ranking Cambridge Office. She is also recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Individual - one of the...
Partner - Head of Children
“CAROLINE KORAH IS A HIGHLY DEDICATED LAWYER WHO FEARLESSLY REPRESENTS HER CLIENTS’ INTEREST”
Legal 500
Caroline is Head of Children, advising on all aspects of children law. Caroline is sensitive but tenacious, with a refined and no-nonsense approach inside and outside...
Partner - Head of Reputation and Privacy
“ALEX IS THE DEFINITIVE REPUTATION AND PRIVACY LAWYER.”
Spears 500
Alex McCready is a Partner at Vardags. As Head of Reputation & Privacy, she is widely respected for her leading expertise in this area. Regarded as “the...
Partner - Head of Criminal Defence
“ROBERT CONWAY IS AN ABSOLUTE SUPERSTAR. HE LEADS THE TEAM WITH AUTHORITY AND WITH CLEAR DIRECTION....”
Legal 500
Robert Conway is a Partner at Vardags. As Head of Criminal Defence, he has over a decade’s experience advising clients who have been arrested and are subject to...
Partner - Head of Financial Forensics
“KATHERINE ACTED AS AN INVALUABLE BROKER BETWEEN ME AND MY LAWYER, HELPING TO CUT THROUGH ANY JARGON...”
Client
Katharine is a Partner and Head of the Financial Forensics team based in London. She works primarily in the tracing of assets.
Partner - Head of Property
“JAMES IS SUPERB AND HE ALWAYS DELIVERS THE SPEED, EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE LEVEL OUR CLIENTS EXPECT.”
Jo Eccles, Managing Director, SP Property Group
James is a Partner and Head of Property at Vardags. He has an industry reputation for his astounding drive, rigour, and care for his clients; he specialises in complex,...
Partner - Divorce & Family
“LUCY WILLIAMS IS LOVED BY CLIENTS AND COUNSEL”
Legal 500
Lucy is a Partner at the Manchester office and Head of the Manchester Children team. She advises on all issues arising from the breakdown of marriage for high net worth...
Partner
“ANTONIA BARKER IS A FIERCE OPPONENT. SHE IS HIGHLY INTELLIGENT AND....ONE TO WATCH.”
Legal 500
Antonia is a Partner at Vardags who advises on all aspects of divorce for high-net-worth individuals. She has particular expertise in dealing with disputes that have...
Senior Associate
“I WILL BE FOREVER TRULY THANKFUL TO BOTH SARAH AND ELLA OF VARDAGS.”
Client
Sarah advises on all issues arising from the breakdown of marriage for high-net-worth individuals, often dealing with disputes which have complex financial or international...
Senior Associate
“MY TEAM OF VICKI AND NICOLA WERE SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST LAWYERS.”
Client
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,...
Senior Associate
AISLING PARTICULARLY FOCUSES ON THE BREAKDOWN OF RELATIONSHIPS AND DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS.
Profile
Aisling is an experienced Senior Associate at the firm focusing her practice on divorce and separation including cases with an international element
Senior Associate
“OUTSTANDING LEGAL MINDS AND BIG HEARTS. I COULD NOT HAVE MADE IT OUT THE OTHER SIDE WITHOUT THE...”
Client
Charlotte is a Senior Associate in the family team. She advises high-net worth individuals on all issues arising from the breakdown of a relationship, often dealing with...
Senior Associate
HAS EXPERIENCE IN THE ENGLISH HIGH COURT, COURT OF APPEAL AND SUPREME COURT
Profile
Gregory is a senior associate and solicitor advocate advising a wide range of clients on all aspects of litigation, private client, reputation and privacy. He has...
Senior Associate*
“THEY HAVE BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF BRILLIANT, AND IN MY OPINION YOU WILL NOT FIND BETTER”
Client
Jonathan works as a Senior Associate focusing his practice on family and divorce including cases with complex and international property disputes....
General Counsel
OVER A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE SERVING AS IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Profile
Amy is General Counsel for Vardags, advising management on a wide range of matters including legal, risk, compliance and reputational issues. She has over a decade of...
Associate - Dual Qualified (Italy)
“I WOULD WHOLEHEARTEDLY ENDORSE YOUR SERVICES TO ANYONE FACING A BREAKDOWN IN THEIR MARRIAGE.”
Client
Maria is an Italian Avvocato qualified to practise law in Italy and a solicitor qualified to practice law in England, and Wales, having successfully...
Associate
“HER CLIENT MANAGEMENT SKILLS ARE EXEMPLARY, AND SHE HAS JUDGEMENT WELL BEYOND HER YEARS.”
Client
Valeria joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Programme. Prior to joining Vardags, Valeria worked as a paralegal in Divorce and Family department at a leading London law...
Associate
“I’VE BEEN SO IMPRESSED WITH THE COMPLETE PROFESSIONALISM WITH WHICH MY CASE HAS BEEN HANDLED.”
Client
Prior to joining Vardags, Natalie trained at a national law firm. She moved to the Manchester office of a second leading national firm upon qualification, where she...
Associate
“THE ADVICE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IT OFFERS IS UNPARALLELED”
Legal 500
Megan qualified as a solicitor in 2021, having joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Scheme. She is now an Associate.
Associate
“I AM REALLY VERY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT - IT IS INVALUABLE.”
Client
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....
Associate
“ANNEMARIE AND KATE WERE AMAZING AT TAKING THE HEAT OUT OF WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A NASTY CASE.”
Client
Kate is an Associate in the family department at the Manchester office and has developed a strong reputation as an active member of the team with a varied case load and...
Associate
“SHE REALLY DID GO ABOVE AND BEYOND, AND I CAN’T RECOMMEND HER HIGHLY ENOUGH.”
Client
Ciara is an Associate in our Family department, with a focus on complex financial issues that arise in divorces. Her client base is predominantly high net worth, often with...
Associate
ELLIE SUPPORTS CLIENTS RANGING FROM SMES AND CORPORATIONS TO HIGH NET WORTH INDIVIDUALS.
Profile
Ellie is an Associate at Vardags in our Civil Litigation department. She has quickly developed a strong understanding of the complexities and nuances of these cases and...
Associate
CAMILLA ROUTINELY ADVISES ON HIGH-PROFILE CASES WHICH HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL ANGLE.
Profile
Camilla advises clients on the financial, strategic and protective aspects of family law, including divorce, separation, the breakdown of relationships, financial remedies...
Associate
REBECCA HAS PRACTICED ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY IN FAMILY LAW THROUGHOUT HER CAREER.
Profile
Rebecca is an Associate in the family department in the Cambridge office and has a strong reputation in the local community as a highly competent, empathetic and personable...
Assistant Solicitor
“THE TEAM IS NOTED FOR ITS SHEER INTELLECT”
Legal 500
Olivia joined Vardags post qualification as an Assistant Solicitor in our Family team, advising on cases involving the full ambit of family matters. Her client...
Assistant Solicitor
EMILY HAS OVER SIX YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE, WORKED ON BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC MATTERS.
Profile
Emily qualified as a solicitor in September 2021, having joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Scheme.
Assistant Solicitor
“NICHOLAS WAS FANTASTIC ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE SALE.”
Barnaby Hill, Chestertons Pimlico
Nicholas is a well-regarded member of the Property Team. Nicholas has already built up a solid reputation amongst his clients who respect his industry experience and...
Assistant Solicitor
“HARDWORKING, TRUSTWORTHY AND LOYAL, THEY PROVIDE REASSURANCE ON MATTERS. I FEEL LIKE THEY WILL...”
Client
Eva is a respected member of our Reputation and Privacy team. She takes a sensitive yet robust approach in dealing with clients’ complex and often stressful problems....
Assistant Solicitor
“VARDAGS’ SERVICE IS EXEMPLARY AND THEIR LEGAL SUPPORT IS EXCELLENT”
C Buckingham (Client)
Rica is a rising star in our Divorce and Family Team, having initially joined Vardags as part of the Graduate Training Programme. She specialises in the full range of...
Assistant Solicitor
“THE ADVICE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IT OFFERS IS UNPARALLELED”
Legal 500
Iona is an Assistant Solicitor in our Family department with a focus on complex financial issues that arise on divorce.
Assistant Solicitor
TATIANA SPECIALISES IN ACTING FOR VULNERABLE CLIENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.
Profile
Tatiana is an Assistant Solicitor within our divorce and family department, specialising across the full range of matters in this area, including those with an...
Assistant Lawyer*
“YOU MAY FIND GOOD OR EVEN GREAT LAWYERS, BUT BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE, THEY ARE THE BEST”
Client
Tilley is an Assistant Lawyer within our divorce and family department, specialising across the full range of matters in this area, including those with an international...
Assistant Solicitor
“ROLLS ROYCE SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH”
Legal 500
Michal is an Assistant Solicitor in our Family department with a focus on all aspects of private family law proceedings, including those relating to divorce and the...
Civil Litigation Consultant
“FRANK RYAN IS A LAWYER WHO THINKS OUT OF THE BOX AND DELIVERS RESULTS, TIME AND AGAIN, OFTEN WITH...”
Toni Hilton, Dean of the Glasgow School for Business and Society
Frank is a civil litigation consultant for Vardags. He is a highly regarded litigation lawyer with four decades of extensive experience and expertise,...
Corporate Consultant
CAROLINE TRAINED AS A SOLICITOR AT A TOP-TEN FIRM IN THE CITY AND JOINED VARDAGS IN 2020.
Profile
Caroline is a highly regarded corporate lawyer with over 25 years' experience in her field. She is known as a pragmatic adviser who cuts through complexity to find...
Property Specialist
KRYSTYNA IS QUALIFIED AS A CHARTERED SURVEYOR WITH OVER 10 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY.
Profile
Krystyna has over 10 years' experience as a Chartered Surveyor and has developed significant expertise in both commercial and residential property. Working across all...
Property Specialist
WITH 24 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE, NISTHA HAS WORKED WITH REGULATORS, ACCOUNTANTS, BUSINESSES & CHARITIES
Profile
Nistha is a qualified solicitor in the firm’s Property department dealing with acquisitions and disposals of residential freehold and leasehold properties, equity...
Corporate Consultant
JAAN HAS OVER TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN HIS FIELD AND MULTIPLE RECOGNITIONS BY THE LEGAL 500.
Profile
Jaan is an experienced commercial lawyer specialising in the full range of private corporate work including mergers, acquisitions, MBOs and joint ventures. With over two...
Private Client Consultant
SHE SPECAILISES IN INHERITANCE TAX AND ESTATE PLANNING, LIFETIME TAX PLANNING, TRUSTS, WILLS, AND...
Profile
Claire Trotel is an experienced solictor advising HNW and UHNW individuals in a full ambit of private client matters, including those with cross-border...
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“THANK YOU FOR MUCH FOR YOUR MAGNIFICENT SUPPORT DURING THIS TRAUMATIC TIME”
Client
Tom joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Scheme.
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“THE ADVICE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IT OFFERS IS UNPARALLELED”
Legal 500
Hannah joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Programme, alongside studying for her GDL qualification.
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“THE ADVICE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IT OFFERS IS UNPARALLELED”
Legal 500
Phoebe joined the Graduate Training Programme as a paralegal, alongside studying for her Graduate Diploma in Law.
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“THE ADVICE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IT OFFERS IS UNPARALLELED”
Legal 500
Alice joined Vardags as a Graduate Trainee.
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“THE ADVICE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IT OFFERS IS UNPARALLELED”
Legal 500
Emily joined Vardags in 2018 as a Client Relations Associate. In September 2019, she embarked on the Vardags Graduate Training Programme and since then, Emily has focused...
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“THE ADVICE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IT OFFERS IS UNPARALLELED”
Legal 500
Jasper has acted across all departments in the business including time as a Client Relations Associate and a Strategy Analyst. He was awarded a commendation for...
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“THE ADVICE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IT OFFERS IS UNPARALLELED”
Legal 500
Charlotte joined Vardags and began the Graduate Training Programme.
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
““I WOULD 100% RECOMMEND VARDAGS TO A FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE.””
Client
Jemima joined the Graduate Training Programme at Vardags.
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“I’VE BEEN SO IMPRESSED WITH THE COMPLETE PROFESSIONALISM WITH WHICH MY CASE HAS BEEN HANDLED”
Client
Olivia joined the Graduate Training Programme at Vardags. Olivia’s first seat is with family team, where she has worked on a number of enforcement applications...
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“I COULD NOT HAVE MADE IT OUT THE OTHER SIDE WITHOUT THE VARDAGS TEAM”
Client
Ben joined the Graduate Training Programme at Vardags.
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“THEY ARE ALWAYS VERY ORGANISED AND SEVERAL STEPS AHEAD COMPARED TO OTHER FIRMS”
Client
Imogen joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Programme.
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“THE NAME OF THE FIRM SPEAKS VOLUMES – MY EX-HUSBAND WAS NOT HAPPY I WAS USING YOU.”
Client
Claire joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Programme.
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“WITH VARDAGS’ TEAM I FELT MYSELF VERY PROTECTED AND IN VERY GOOD HANDS”
Client
Alexandra joined the Graduate Training Programme at Vardags as a Trainee Solicitor.
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“FROM MY FIRST MEETING WITH YOU I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PRAISE FOR YOU.”
Client
Isabella joined the Graduate Training Programme at Vardags.
Graduate Trainee (Trainee Solicitor)
“YOU WERE LOVELY, SUPPORTING AND CALMING WHEN I HAD TO GO TO COURT AND I AM REALLY GRATEFUL FOR THAT.”
Client
Ciara joined the Graduate Training Programme at Vardags.
Graduate Trainee (Paralegal Phase)
“WITH VARDAGS’ TEAM I FELT MYSELF VERY PROTECTED AND IN VERY GOOD HANDS.”
Mrs Monica (client)
Poppy joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Programme.
Graduate Trainee (Paralegal Phase)
“I REALLY DON’T THINK THAT I WOULD BE WHERE I AM TODAY WITHOUT VARDAGS”
Client
Jade joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Programme.
Graduate Trainee (Paralegal Phase)
“MY TEAM WERE AMAZING AND COMPLETELY EXCEEDED MY EXPECTED OUTCOME”
Client
Nathalie joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Programme.
Graduate Trainee (Paralegal Phase)
“THE WORK THEY PUT INTO THEIR CLIENTS AND THEIR CASES IS UNBELIEVABLE.”
Chambers and Partners
Sophie joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Programme.
Graduate Trainee (Paralegal Phase)
“THEY’RE A VERY GOOD TEAM WHO PROVIDE A FULL SERVICE.”
Chambers and Partners
Ruth joined Vardags on the Graduate Training Programme.
Graduate Trainee (Paralegal Phase)
“FROM MY FIRST MEETING WITH YOU I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PRAISE FOR YOU.”
Client
Miriam joined the Graduate Training Programme at Vardags. Miriam’s first seat is with the family team, where she assists on all areas of family law, including...
Practice Support Manager
“THE ADVICE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IT OFFERS IS UNPARALLELED”
Legal 500
Linda is Practice Support Manager at Vardags having previously worked as a solicitor in a well-regarded London law firm.
Head of Client Engagement
“IF YOU WANT THE BEST, LOOK NO FURTHER. THE TEAM AT VARDAGS OFFER A ROLLS-ROYCE SERVICE FROM START...”
Legal 500
As Head of Client Engagement, Naomi works closely with both our clients and the legal team. The work of Naomi and her team allows for a vital initial insight in...
Senior Client Relations Manager
“LEADING, MAGIC CIRCLE LAW FIRM.”
Mr Justice Coleridge
Ellie is the Client Relations Manager at Vardags.
Senior Client Relations Associate
“THE ADVICE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IT OFFERS IS UNPARALLELED”
Legal 500
Anisah is a University of Warwick graduate and is a Senior Client Relations Associate.
Senior Client Relations Associate
“IF YOU WANT THE BEST, LOOK NO FURTHER”
Legal 500
Genevieve joined Vardags as a Client Relations Specialist.
Senior Client Relations Associate
“THE ADVICE AND LEVEL OF SERVICE IT OFFERS IS UNPARALLELED”
Legal 500
Jessica joined Vardags as a Client Relations Specialist.
Client Relations Specialist
“LEADING, MAGIC CIRCLE LAW FIRM.”
Mr Justice Coleridge
Grace joined Vardags as a Client Relations Specialist.
Client Relations Specialist
“IF YOU WANT THE BEST, LOOK NO FURTHER”
Legal 500
Mia joined Vardags as a Client Relations Specialist. She has garnered 10 years of experience providing managerial support at top tier law firms in the City, working...
Client Relations Specialist
“LEADING, MAGIC CIRCLE LAW FIRM.”
Mr Justice Coleridge
Molly joined Vardags as a Client Relations Specialist.
Office Assistant
Shannon joined the Vardags Manchester team as an Office Assistant in October 2021.
Press and Strategy Manager
Daisy joined Vardags in 2019 and is the Press and Strategy Manager. In addition to managing press enquiries, she is responsible for developing the firm’s marketing...
Director of Finance and Strategy
“THE ONLY LAW FIRM ON THE SUNDAY TIMES VIRGIN FAST TRACK 100”
Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100
Carrie is the Director of Finance and Strategy. As well as leading client relations and engagement, she is responsible for the firm’s marketing strategy and...
Director of Technology and Transformation
“THE ONLY LAW FIRM ON THE SUNDAY TIMES VIRGIN FAST TRACK 100”
Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100
Jon joined Vardags in December 2020 and is the Director of Technology and Transformation. As well as overseeing all aspects of IT operations, he is responsible for setting...
Head of IT
“THE ONLY LAW FIRM ON THE SUNDAY TIMES VIRGIN FAST TRACK 100”
Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100
Dean joined Vardags after 20 years of working in the legal sector. As Head of IT, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT.
HR Manager
“THE ONLY LAW FIRM ON THE SUNDAY TIMES VIRGIN FAST TRACK 100”
Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100
Sara is Vardags’ HR Manager, based in our London office. As a qualified HR professional with experience managing all operational aspects of HR, Sara is...
Journalist and Content Creation Specialist
Josie joined Vardags in June 2020 as a Journalist and Content Creation Specialist. In this role, she is responsible for assisting the Communications Manager and Marketing...
Front of House
Steven is Front of House at Vardags, with a rich history in hospitality, hotel management, and looking after high net worth clients.
Office Manager
Nicola is Office Manager at Vardags London Office, having previously managed a number of corporate clients in banking, property and professional services.
Front of House
Teresa is Front of House at Vardags, with extensive experience as a receptionist and PA. Teresa is also a hugely passionate volunteer, and widely commended for her efforts...
