Meeting of IR Global Colleagues: Maurizio Ruben Visits VASIL & Partners

Here we see Maurizio Ruben (right) of CDR e Associati visiting Andrea Vasiľová (left) of VASIL & Partners at her Bratislava office, on 23/11/2018. He was welcomed into their office on Friday 23rd November, where they did sightseeing of Bratislava Friday afternoon, and the next day they went to the countryside for a wine tour […]

Andrea VasiľováPartner, Vasil & Partners

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: The importance of managing Italian subsidiaries correctly

Foreign companies with subsidiaries in Italy must ensure they have complied fully with corporate governance regulations, particularly those related to the deployment of foreign executives. Failure to do so can lead to significant legal issues. Subsidiaries in Italy can be formed either as “Società per Azioni” (Spa) or as “Società a responsabilità limitata” (Srl). The […]

Lorenzo BacciardiPartner, Bacciardi and Partners

TAXATION New Italian tax incentives

Italy has recently introduced several new initiatives aimed at making the country an attractive proposition for companies and high net worth individuals. Step Up legislation Legislation due to take effect in 2019, will fully implement EC Directive n 2016/1164, by revision of article 166 bis of the Presidential Decree n. 917/1986. This legislation, known as […]

Stefano CarminiFounder and Managing Partner, Carmini e Associati Studio Legale

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: An evolution in dispute resolution

There are many things that contribute to Italy’s status as an attractive destination for inward investment. Chief among those is its position at the heart of the European Union (EU), both geographically and economically. As the EU has evolved, so has Italy and its institutions, becoming more business friendly and welcoming to inward investment. One […]

Ruggero Rubino-SammartanoPartner, LawFed BRSA

COMMERCIAL DUE DILIGENCE: Conducting effective due diligence in Italy

The acquisition of companies cannot only be based on the analysis of financial statements, but requires a complete analysis of the current prospects of the target company and its direction, in the context of environmental and market trends. For this purpose, it is essential to conduct a commercial due diligence analysis. Such analysis will ensure the […]

ASSET SEQUESTRATION: Ship Arrest: Securing shipping assets pending claims on the merits

Ship arrest is a civil law admiralty procedure that involves imposing a warrant of arrest on a ship under debt enforcement proceedings. It is a useful way to secure moveable assets for creditors, ensuring they remain in Italy pending dispute on the merits. Applicable law Italy is a signatory to the 1952 Brussels Convention on […]

Michele MordigliaPartner, Studio Legale Mordiglia