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International Divorce Lawyers: England & Canada

Vardags is a leading family and divorce law firm for high-net-worth clients with links to both Canada and England or Wales – including Canadian nationals living in the UK, and British nationals living in Canada. Clients in this position may have the freedom to choose where to file for divorce. 

Since the legal systems in Canada and England operate differently, the financial outcome of a divorce will likely vary significantly depending on where it is heard – and on whether you are the economically stronger or weaker party. Vardags can advise you on which jurisdiction is likely to produce the better outcome based on a detailed evaluation of your specific circumstances.  

If you have already received a divorce petition in either country, it may still be possible to challenge jurisdiction and pursue proceedings in the more favourable forum. Even if you have already finalised your divorce in Canada, this does not necessarily draw a line under your financial claims. In certain circumstances, English courts can enhance or supplement an earlier award. 

Complex international divorce matters can be highly time-sensitive – it is important to contact Vardags before your spouse does. 

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Recognised by Spears 500 as “world-renowned” in "making the law work for the global elite," and hailed by the Legal 500 as "the Rolls Royce and the Ferrari of the family law world", Vardags has spent over two decades supporting wealthy individuals, entrepreneurs, and high-profile clients navigating the highest-stakes family law matters. Founded by Ayesha Vardag – celebrated by the BBC as the "diva of divorce for the world’s super rich” - we have always brought a global outlook to the most complex international divorce cases. 

Vardags brings together our Canadian-born Partner and fluent French speaker Caroline Korah. Coined a ’rising star’ by Legal 500, Caroline brings her international expertise and experience in cross-border disputes to our team, a multilingual client relations team, and – critically for complex international cases – an in-house financial forensics team able to trace and value assets across jurisdictions. For clients whose wealth spans England and Canada, this combination is rarely found under one roof.  

Don’t just take our word for it – as mentioned in the prestigious Legal 500 index, “without doubt, they are formidable. They are in all the biggest and most difficult cases for one reason - they win”. 

We offer a free consultation to suitable clients – wealthy individuals, successful entrepreneurs, high-profile individuals and professionals with complex family law matters. Timing matters in high-stakes family law. If you think you might need our help, don’t delay. 

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London, as the ‘divorce capital of the world’, is known for making generous awards to the financially weaker parties, and the court has wide discretionary powers. In these circumstances, it is imperative to act fast and instruct a lawyer as soon as possible. At Vardags, we will help ensure that your case proceeds in the most advantageous jurisdiction and secure the best possible financial outcome for you.

If you are considering or going through a divorce, contact us before your spouse does.

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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

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INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE LAWYERS: ENGLAND & CANADA

Ayesha Vardag

Founder & President
Ayesha Vardag Founder & President Divorce & Family
“AYESHA VARDAG - BRITAIN’S TOP DIVORCE LAWYER.”
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“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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Simon McKirgan

Senior Partner - Divorce & Family
Simon McKirgan Senior Partner Divorce Lawyer Vardags
“[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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Caroline Korah

Partner - Head of Children
Caroline Korah Vardags Partner Head of Children
“CAROLINE KORAH IS A HIGHLY DEDICATED LAWYER WHO FEARLESSLY REPRESENTS HER CLIENTS’ INTEREST”
Legal 500
Born in Canada, Caroline studied Civil Law at l’Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada. She obtained a First Class Honours degree in...
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Maria Fiorito

Partner - Dual Qualified (Italy)
Maria Fiorito Vardags Partner Family Law
“I WOULD WHOLEHEARTEDLY ENDORSE YOUR SERVICES TO ANYONE FACING A BREAKDOWN IN THEIR MARRIAGE.”
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Associate Maria can read and translate French and Spanish. Maria is an Italian Avvocato as well as a qualified solicitor in England and...
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Related FAQS

I got divorced abroad and got a terrible settlement, what can I do?

In many countries, a couple can divorce with little or no financial support being given to the poorer party. Sometimes, you might not even know about the divorce until it has already been finalised. That does not prevent you from seeking the support of the English courts. Under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act, the English court can make a financial award for where there was “no, or no adequate” provision in overseas proceedings.

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I want to move abroad with my child but my ex won’t agree, what can I do?

If your ex opposes your plan to move abroad with your children, there are numerous strategies that can be deployed to overcome their opposition.

While the court will be unable to stop you from relocating, it’s primary concern will be whether it is in your children’s best interests to do so, and whether there is an appropriate strategy in place for the children to maintain regular contact with the other parent.

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My spouse is hiding assets in offshore bank accounts and companies, what can I do?

All parties in a divorce are under a duty to provide “full and frank” disclosure. This means that they have to tell you about all their assets and income. Unfortunately, some wealthy spouses think that they can hide their assets – placing them under the control of companies, or moving them offshore.

Vardags are very experienced in these types of cases. Our in house forensic accountancy team can search for assets across the globe, and are experienced at understanding and unravelling complicated corporate structures.

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