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Leading Divorce and Family Law Firm in London
Vardags is a leading law firm specialising in complex, high-net-worth divorce and family law cases. Founded with the goal of bringing Magic Circle standards to family law, we represent clients globally, including entrepreneurs, professionals, celebrities, and international families. Our team of award-winning solicitors combines intellectual rigour with strategic advocacy to achieve life-transforming results, as evidenced by landmark cases like Radmacher v Granatino.With offices in London, Manchester, and Cambridge, we offer 24/7 availability and a free initial consultation for eligible clients. Our expertise extends to corporate disputes, criminal defence, reputation management, and professional negligence, supported by a multidisciplinary team of solicitors, consultants, and legal specialists.
Services
Divorce
Family Law
Corporate Disputes
Criminal Defence
Professional Negligence
Wills & Trusts
Reputation Management
International Child Relocation
Prenuptial Agreements
Financial Forensics
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in high-net-worth divorce cases
- Our team includes Britain's top divorce lawyer Ayesha Vardag
- We operate 24/7 with a confidential enquiry line
- We are authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- Our lawyers regularly feature in precedent-setting cases
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- Spears Family Law Index
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Outstanding results
Exceptional legal skill
24/7 availability
Life-changing outcomes
Award-winning team
Services
Divorce Law
Vardags specialises in complex, high-net-worth divorce cases with international dimensions. Our solicitors handle asset protection, financial settlements, and contentious proceedings with strategic precision. Clients benefit from our market-leading expertise in prenuptial agreements and cross-border jurisdiction disputes, supported by a team consistently ranked among the UK's top family law practitioners.
Corporate Disputes
Our corporate litigation team handles procurement disputes, shareholder conflicts, and joint venture disagreements. We provide strategic counsel for businesses involved in insolvency matters, injunctions, and seizure orders. The practice combines technical legal knowledge with commercial awareness to protect business interests in complex commercial litigation scenarios.
Criminal Defence
Vardags' criminal defence practice focuses on serious sexual offences and high-profile cases. Our solicitors combine legal expertise with strategic communication to protect clients' reputations. The team handles complex investigations and represents clients in both domestic and international criminal proceedings with discretion and legal acumen.
Professional Negligence
We handle complex professional negligence claims against legal, financial, and medical professionals. Our team pursues substantial claims involving misvaluation, asset concealment, and professional misconduct. With decades of experience, we secure compensation for clients affected by professional failures in high-value contexts.
Reputation Management
Led by Alex McCready, our reputation and privacy team handles defamation, online harassment, and crisis management. We secure emergency injunctions and manage reputational threats for high-profile clients. The practice combines media law expertise with strategic legal action to protect personal and professional reputations.
People
Ayesha Vardag
Founder & President
Recognised as Britain's top divorce lawyer, Ayesha Vardag founded Vardags and won landmark cases like Radmacher v Granatino. She specialises in complex international divorces and financial settlements for high-net-worth clients.
Emma Gill
Managing Partner
Described as the best matrimonial lawyer in the North by Legal 500, Emma Gill leads Vardags' Manchester office. She handles complex financial remedy cases and represents high-profile clients in contentious divorce proceedings.
David Lister
Senior Partner - Divorce & Family
With over 35 years' experience, David Lister is a leading authority in divorce and family law. Recognised by Legal 500, he represents clients in complex financial settlements and international family law matters.
Simon McKirgan
Senior Partner - Divorce & Family
An internationally renowned divorce solicitor, Simon McKirgan specialises in cross-border family law cases. He combines legal expertise with strategic thinking to achieve favourable outcomes in complex international divorce matters.
Alex McCready
Partner - Head of Reputation and Privacy
Recognised as the definitive reputation and privacy lawyer by Spears 500, Alex McCready leads Vardags' media law practice. He specialises in defamation, privacy injunctions, and crisis management for high-profile clients.
Questions
What types of divorce cases does Vardags handle?
We specialise in complex, high-net-worth divorces involving international assets, business valuations, and contentious financial settlements. Our expertise includes prenuptial agreements and cross-border jurisdiction disputes.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we offer free consultations for clients with net assets exceeding £1m or combined income over £150,000. This includes a preliminary assessment from one of our experienced divorce lawyers.
How does Vardags handle international cases?
Our international team handles cases across 40+ jurisdictions with dedicated desks for major countries. We coordinate with local counsel to manage cross-border asset division, child relocation, and enforcement of foreign judgments.
What payment methods do you accept?
We discuss payment options during your initial consultation. Our fee structures are tailored to case complexity, with options for fixed fees, hourly rates, and conditional agreements where appropriate.
How quickly can I get emergency legal assistance?
Our confidential enquiry line operates 24/7 for urgent matters. We aim to respond within 10 minutes of receiving your request and can arrange immediate legal action when necessary.
Can I switch solicitors during ongoing proceedings?
Yes, we frequently take on clients mid-case. Our team conducts a comprehensive review of existing proceedings to develop an effective strategy for achieving your desired outcome.
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Reviews (3)
Robert Ohnsorge
Oct 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
I'm absolutely impressed by the support and quality of Silvia Devecchi and her team. I always felt in safe hands and everything has been dealt with the highest degree of professionalism. Highly recommend
I'm absolutely impressed by the support and quality of Silvia Devecchi and her team. I always felt in safe hands and everything has been dealt with the highest degree of professionalism. Highly recommend
Li Quan
Jul 15, 2019
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I am immensely impressed by Arrons dedication, steadfastness, thoroughness, tirelessness and honesty. He has become my rock and confidante. When at times I felt down and disillusioned, he did everything in his power to pick me back up. His strength and tenacity always protected my interests and ultimately saved the day. Theres so much more praise I could heap on him, but, in a nutshell, I couldn't have been in better hands.
Trisha Wallbridge
Oct 04, 2017
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I have just finished a very complicated case with Vardags and I would like to say that
The service I had from Arron Bortoft was without doubt top class. When I first went
To see him 2 years ago we had already done a lot of the ground work with another
Solicitor. My case was complicated and acrimonious but Arron left no stone unturned
Till he got the best solution for me and it wasn't easy as the opposing solicitors and
Ex husband were determined to make life as difficult as possible. But they didn't take
Into a count Arron. I would recommend him to anyone in difficulty and I found that when
The service I had from Arron Bortoft was without doubt top class. When I first went
To see him 2 years ago we had already done a lot of the ground work with another
Solicitor. My case was complicated and acrimonious but Arron left no stone unturned
Till he got the best solution for me and it wasn't easy as the opposing solicitors and
Ex husband were determined to make life as difficult as possible. But they didn't take
Into a count Arron. I would recommend him to anyone in difficulty and I found that when
