Small and medium sized enterprises and family businesses dominate the Italian economic landscape. The high quality of niche and luxury “made in Italy” products, and the strong potential of its market, have ignited the interest of foreign investors. After a long economic downturn, the country has regained international credibility, creating opportunities for independent law firms.
Know-how, creativity, fashion and design represent the excellence of the Italian industry. Companies are increasingly conscious of the importance of their intangible assets, whose protection requires good advice. In this section you will find in-depth contributions of leading Italian IP firms.
Despite a wide presence of Anglo-Saxons law firms, the market remains dominated by local independent firms, who have been witnessing a booming in corporate work. Italian firms are emerging from their sheltered market and are now seeking to strengthen their international presence, in order to support their clients’ global exposure.
A new bill has been passed in Italy establishing a favorable taxation regime on foreign-sourced income. The TUIR – or consolidated law on income tax - also eases the conditions of ...
The move strengthens the Italian labor and employment capabilities of the world’s largest firm.
She arrives fresh from her stint as President of the Court of Appeal of Milan.
The head of Legance's German desk tells us about the importance of that desk, and how Italy can do better as a seat of arbitration.
The PG Legal litigator and arbitrator discusses changes in the insurance disputes landscape, some interesting work recently handled by the firm, and the ins and outs of yachting in...
The stake in the German defense electronics company is valued at over €600m.
This is the third issuance of BTP Futura bonds, which aim to help ease the economic dislocation brought about by the pandemic.
2020-’21 has proven to be a crucial juncture for healthcare, life sciences and patents. Legance IP partner Monica Riva and associate Francesco Chierichetti walk us through some of ...
The firm is changing its name to Molinari Agostinelli.
The seasoned partner will make EY’s IP practice a serious contender in the Italian legal market.
The giant Italian firm has lost another corporate partner.
The former head of the German desk at Pavia e Ansaldo joins one of the big four Italian law firms as an equity partner.
The Italian corporate and tax giant joins a verein that is already a European market leader.
The full-service Italian firm has linked up with French and German outfits to enhance its international offering. We look at what this means in practice.
Advant is a new law firm alliance formed by Italian firm Nctm, German firm Beiten Burkhardt and French firm Altana. One of its leadership partners, a former managing partner of Nct...
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Pavia e Ansaldo is a longstanding law firm of repute in Italy. Its managing partner tells us about his vision for the firm.
The turbulent American litigation boutique has raided RP Legal & Tax to set up an Italian outpost.
In July, finance expert Riccardo Agostinelli jumped ship with his team from Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners to Molinari e Associati, transforming the latter into Molinar...
The seasoned partner leaves respected tax boutique Di Tanno Associati to set up a tax practice at the corporate and finance firm.
