Coronavirus Legislation overview by international lawyers and tax experts Featuring Ruggero Rubino Sammartano

This website is the easy access to source information on legal measures taken by all jurisdictions to address the COVID-19 epidemic. It is a free and independent overview, compiled by qualified international lawyers and tax experts of each country. The purpose is to provide complete information on the various legislation adopted due to COVID-19. This […]

Ruggero Rubino-SammartanoPartner, LawFed BRSA

Daniele Ferretti participates in the IR Global Insolvency Virtual Series – Force Majeure: Insolvency and Restructuring in Uncertain Times

Foreward by Andrew Chilvers Sometimes events can be so unprecedented that even the canniest business people fail to comprehend what’s happening until it’s too late. The COVID-19 “coronavirus” crisis is one such event. Businesses across the world have been plunged into shock dealing with the fall out of lockdowns, plummeting revenues and sales, unpaid bills […]

Daniele FerrettiManaging Attorney, Ferretti Firm

Coronavirus – Step 2: Measures To Be Taken To Limit Corporate Liability

The Covid-19 health emergency and the consequent adoption of a series of emergency measures against the spread of the virus, have forced Italian companies with the renewed need to verify the adequacy of their controls and company policies on health and safety at work, in order to avoid incurring heavy responsibilities. The qualification by Article 42, paragraph […]

Stefano CarminiFounder and Managing Partner, Carmini e Associati Studio Legale

Italy – Corporate Law

The impact of the so-called “Decreto Liquidità” on corporate matters Decree-Law No 23 of 8 April 2020 (hereinafter referred to as “Liquidity Decree”) provides for a series of measures aimed at safeguarding business continuity throughout the emergency phase, particularly in respect of businesses that before the crisis were considered viable and that presented an ongoing […]

Dr. Massimo Fontana RosFounder and Managing Partner of Law Firm, MFR Fontana Ros Legal & Tax Advisors

Commercial Law

COVID-19 – The impact on agency and distribution agreements: FAQ Agency agreements      Each principal who decides to benefit from the activity of a commercial agent makes a prior assessment of the relevant business costs, in particular regarding commission, expense reimbursements and amount of the indemnity for termination. Therefore, it is quite clear that during […]

Dr. Massimo Fontana RosFounder and Managing Partner of Law Firm, MFR Fontana Ros Legal & Tax Advisors

Liquidity Decree

With the publication in the Italian Official Gazette of the so called  “Liquidity Decree” approved by the Council of Ministers, the measures to support companies, artisans, self-employed and professionals and to encourage the restart of the Italian production system are now operational. The Decree addresses issues such as urgent measures concerning access to credit and […]

Maurizio RubenCofounder of CDR & ASSOCIATI and founding partner of CDR legal, CDR Legal