Doing business in Italy: legal assistance for international clients
Legal services in Italy for international companies and investors
The Firm assists foreign companies and investors working with Italian partners or having interests in Italy. We help in understanding Italian law and in managing contracts, cross-border operations and critical situations with Italian counterparts. Our office in Brescia and the admission to the Bar in the State of New York ensure an international perspective and fluency in English.
International contracts and cross-border relations
The Firm deals with the review, drafting and negotiation of international commercial contracts between foreign and Italian companies. It is essential to define clearly the applicable law, jurisdiction, Incoterms, currency clauses and risk allocation. Being fluent in English allows effective communication with Anglo-American partners and to bridge the gap between legal systems.
Legal support to foreign companies operating in Italy
Foreign businesses investing or trading in Italy need to understand the implications of Italian law. We assist in:
- setting up or acquiring companies and branches
- compliance with Italian commercial law
- drafting Italian law contracts with clear clauses
- understanding rights and obligations under the contract
- managing extra-judicial disputes and choosing litigation or alternative dispute resolution (arbitration or ADR)
Coordination between Italian law and foreign legal systems
The Firm assists foreign clients with interests in Italy in managing transactions—particularly in the areas of commercial law, real estate and succession—as well as legal relationships requiring coordination between Italian law and other legal systems.
The assistance includes identifying the applicable legal framework, drafting and reviewing contractual documentation and, where appropriate, coordinating with tax advisors, notaries and technical professionals. The aim is to ensure consistency across the legal systems involved and to minimize legal and operational risks. The attorney’s double qualification (Italy and New York State) facilitates coordination with lawyers, notaries and advisors in different countries.
Assistance in English and interaction with foreign counterparts
We work in English when negotiating with foreign companies and investors. Our services include negotiating effectively in English, drafting bilingual documents and liaising with foreign partners and counsels. International clients appreciate being able to rely on an English-speaking lawyer based in Italy.
Integration with business legal consultancy
The international clients assistance service complements the ongoing legal consultancy for businesses. This helps continuity in the relationship and an understanding of the client’s business, enabling the lawyer to offer comprehensive support for both domestic and cross-border matters.