‘Both the Rolls Royce and the Ferrari of the family law world’, Vardags stands out for its handling of ‘the most complex and difficult of cases’. Firm founder and team head Ayesha Vardag, an ‘extremely intelligent lawyer’ valued for her ’wise insights and clever strategies‘, often supports ultra-high-net-worth clients in complex financial disputes. Simon McKirgan is a go-to for difficult cases, including jurisdiction disputes. The children team is headed up by Caroline Korah, who is ’the perfect balance of empathetic and tough’ and experienced in both domestic and international matters. David Lister joined the team from Rayden Solicitors in July 2023, and is ‘a stalwart and legend in the field’, while the group gained Robert Hines in November 2023, who is ‘a brilliant and gifted lawyer’, from Mishcon de Reya LLP. Antonia Barker and Lois Rogers departed the team in August 2023 to Hamblin Family Law LLP and Ribet Myles, respectively.
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'Ayesha Vardag is extremely impressive not least because of the firm she has created but also client list she has. She is an extremely intelligent lawyer who contributes hugely to any case with wise insights and clever strategies.'
‘Robert Hines is a brilliant and gifted lawyer. He has a fantastic knowledge of matrimonial finance work and applies that knowledge with vigour.'
‘Vardags are both the Rolls Royce and the Ferrari of the family law world. The firm's strength and ability is remarkable. They take on unwinnable cases and win, they fight the unfightable and succeed and they relish the most complex and difficult of cases.'
‘Simon McKirgan's attention to detail is remarkable and his approach to family law devastatingly logical and right. If you have a hard case, go to him.'
‘David Lister is a stalwart and legend in the field, he is known for his good humour and compassion as well as his killer tactical instincts and legal experience. He is a joy to work with and clients love him.'
‘This is a slick and well organised team. They have great resources inhouse to support the advice they give to UHNW individuals - including tax advisers etc. The clients are very well looked after and praise the support they receive.’
‘Caroline Korah is the perfect balance of empathetic and tough. Fiercely intelligent and sensible. Clients love her and she's a pleasure to work for.'
‘Ellie Hagan is an outstanding associate. Meticulous on top of the papers offering continual strong support to the client throughout the case.’
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