Vardags, founded and led by Ayesha Vardag, is famed for handling complex and high-value divorce and financial cases, often involving non-disclosures, coercive control allegations, cryptocurrency, and luxury asset issues. Simon McKirgan, noted for his ‘encyclopaedic knowledge,’ manages jurisdiction disputes and work concerning tracing hidden assets. David Lister is regarded as ’in a class of his own’ for his work on non-disclosure, enforcement, and nuptial agreements, and Robert Hines advises on complex financial disputes involving trusts, businesses, and publicity concerns. The firm’s multilingual capabilities further its international practice and global reach.
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Testimonials
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- 'Jemima Kearney is a highly intelligent, eloquent, empathetic, and detail-focused associate, a bright future star in divorce law.'
‘Vardags are simply the best. If you are a HNW or UHNW client who wants the best family law advice and service currently available, this is the firm to go to. Without doubt, they are formidable. They are in all the biggest and most difficult cases for one reason - they win.’
‘Simon McKirgan is the best family law solicitor in London. There is nothing he cannot do and his dedication to cases reveals itself in the cases he wins for his clients. Simply brilliant.'
‘Rob Hines is superb. He is a real legal force. He knows the law inside out and has a very keen analytical eye, which he pairs with a phenomenal work rate. The result is very potent and effective. Liz Barrett works incredibly well with Rob; she is very hardworking and conscientious, and it pays significant dividends.'
‘David Lister is a class act. He has excellent judgment, years and years and years of experience, is liked and respected by judges and has a fantastic rapport with clients. He brings charisma and good humour to his cases, but is always focused and determined.’
‘Vardags have established a unique niche among the crème de la crème of family law. They offer a Rolls-Royce service to high-net-worth clients. The team has great strength in depth.'
Key clients
- Abigail Williams
Work highlights
Represented the applicant wife in cross-border financial remedy proceedings following a German divorce involving challenges to nuptial agreements, arguments under the EU Maintenance Regulation, and the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on Part III claims.
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Robert Hines
Practice head
Ayesha Vardag
Other key lawyers
Simon McKirgan; David Lister; Robert Hines; Jemima Kearney; Ellie Hagan; Liz Barrett