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Top divorce lawyers serving Malaysia

Vardags is a top London-based divorce law firm serving high net worth (HNW) and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals based in Malaysia but having links to England and Wales. Previous UHNW clients include Pauline Chai, who we represented in the highly publicized case against her former husband, Malaysian business tycoon and owner of Laura Ashley, Khoo Kay Peng. Vardags helped Ms. Chai secure one of the largest settlements ever recorded. To learn more, read our summary here.

Although Malaysias legal system is largely based on English common law, there are some differences between the Malaysian approach to divorce and that of England and Wales. Therefore, for those who can choose where to get a divorce, one or the other jurisdiction may be more financially favorable based on various factors, such as whether they are the financially weaker or stronger party.

Whether you can claim English jurisdiction is complex and depends on factors such as where you and your spouse currently live, where you have previously lived, and your respective domiciles. Very often, a British person living abroad (or someone married to such a person) can access the English justice system without necessarily having ever resided in England. 

“Britain’s Top Divorce Lawyer”
The Telegraph
“The go-to place for celebrities, billionaires and royalty”
YOU Magazine
“Rolls Royce service from start to finish”
Legal 500

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Vardags is one of the UKs leading divorce law firms, specializing in ultra-high net worth, complex international divorce cases. Our Founder and President Ayesha Vardag, billed Britains top divorce lawyer, is noted for her ground-breaking work in divorce law and impressive track record of achieving major victories for her clients.

Our specialist divorce lawyers have extensive experience advising on jurisdiction disputes, providing clients with outstanding legal strategies that identify the best possible route, and in turn outcome, for their case. For the financially weaker party, our in-house forensic financial and valuation team also has unparalleled expertise dealing with international, offshore and onshore assets and structures, including the tracing of, and enforcement against complex financial structures and trusts.  For the financially stronger party, the team has extensive experience in securing favourable valuations of corporate and trust structures and defending them from attack.

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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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TOP DIVORCE LAWYERS SERVING MALAYSIA

Ayesha Vardag

Founder & President
Ayesha Vardag Founder & President Divorce & Family
AYESHA VARDAG - BRITAINS TOP DIVORCE LAWYER.
The Telegraph
“Britain's top divorce lawyer” Ayesha Vardag represented former beauty queen Pauline Chai in the widely reported Chai v Peng case, against Chai’s...

David Lister

Senior Partner - Divorce & Family
David Lister
BRILLIANT WITH A REAL SPARK WHICH CLIENTS LOVE
Legal 500
David is a Senior Partner at Vardags. With over 35 years of experience at the forefront of the profession (Lawyer of the Week in 'The Times’ October 2024),...

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 top international divorce Solicitor, and one of the best in the country A senior partner at Vardags and a top international divorce lawyer, the “immensely...

Related FAQS

This article will address the extent to which a parent can move their child away from the other parent without their consent. A distinction will be made between moving the child to another part of the UK, as well as moving abroad.
It should be noted from the outset that whether the parties have ever been married or in a civil partnership is immaterial for the purposes of relocation of the child. The important factor is whether the parent seeking to prevent the relocation has parental responsibility.

Custody and access - more properly called “Child Arrangements” - can be emotionally fraught litigation, especially where one party is threatening the other with the prospect of denying them time with the child. The court will always look at child centric outcomes, with the welfare of the child always being paramount. The starting point will always be that the child should spend time with both parents, except in very unusual circumstances.

The best way to ensure your assets are protected is to conduct a thorough and accurate valuation.

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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