Italian Lawyer for International Private Clients
Legal advice on property, wills, succession and business in Italy, for international clients and families, wherever they live.
I advise private clients, families and their advisers on Italian real estate, wills and succession, and business in Italy. You work with me directly, from the first call to the signing.
- Avvocato · Italian lawyer
- DIFC Registered Wills Draftsman
- Private equity · London & Dubai
- Private Markets Investments Programme · Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
- Lecturer · Link Campus University
Property, inheritance and business in Italy
For clients in the United States, the UK, the Gulf and across Europe. Most matters touch more than one area: a purchase raises questions of succession, an investment raises questions of tax and family. I look at the whole picture.
Buying, owning and selling property in Italy, with independent checks the notary does not make for you.
- Finding the right property, with introductions to independent agents I trust
- Legal due diligence: title, permits, planning and all pre-purchase checks
- Comparison of taxes and purchase costs
- Negotiation of the offer and the preliminary contract
- Signing by power of attorney
- Planning irregularities, hidden defects and disputes after purchase
Wills, succession and the Italian assets of families, wherever they live.
- Italian and cross-border wills
- Succession with heirs outside Italy
- Powers of attorney and family arrangements
- Trusts and foreign trusts holding Italian assets
- DIFC wills for assets in the UAE
- Reorganising property held by a family
For individuals and families doing business or investing in Italy.
- Setting up a company or a business in Italy
- Investor Visa
- Buying into an Italian company or business
- Reviewing contracts under Italian law
- Coordination with your lawyers and accountants abroad
Send it to me before you sign anything in Italy.
A purchase offer, a reservation form, a contract: in Italy you can be bound earlier than you expect, and a deposit can be lost. Send me the document and I will tell you in writing what it means for you, what my review involves and what it costs.
Send a documentAn Italian lawyer, wherever you live
Most of my clients never need to meet me in person. Everything happens by video and email.
Introductory call
Twenty minutes by video to understand your situation, your timing and what you need.
Written proposal
Scope and fee in writing within 48 hours. Nothing starts until you approve it.
The work
Regular updates in your language, and one person who knows your file.
Signing from abroad
A power of attorney signed near you. You do not need to travel to Italy.
I help international families with their legal matters in Italy.
Before founding my practice, I worked in private equity between London and Dubai. It gave me the chance to work with people from every walk of life and every corner of the world, and to see what they really need from a lawyer: clarity, speed and someone they can trust.
When I came back to Italy, I decided to focus on what I enjoy most: helping international clients find their way through the Italian legal system. I work in English, Italian and French, mostly by video, as my clients usually live abroad.
From the first call to the signing, I take care of the whole matter and, when needed, coordinate notaries, surveyors, tax advisers and banks, so that nothing gets lost along the way.
- Admitted
- Avvocato, Ordine degli Avvocati di Bologna
- Wills
- DIFC Registered Wills Draftsman
- Education
- Master’s Degree in Law, University of Bologna
Private Markets Investments Programme, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford - Languages
- English, Italian, French
Trusted Italian counsel for your clients.
If you are a lawyer, tax adviser, wealth manager or family office looking for Italian counsel for a client, I would be pleased to assist.
- 01Scope and fees agreed in writing before any work begins.
- 02Updates in English, Italian or French, on your timetable.
- 03Your relationship with the client stays yours.
- 04Coordination with notaries, tax advisers and surveyors in Italy.
Notes on Italian law for international clients
Before we speak
Can’t find your question? Ask it in the form below.
Do I need to come to Italy?
Usually not. Documents are shared online, meetings take place by video, and you can sign through a power of attorney at a notary or consulate near you.
How are your fees set?
After the first call I send a written proposal with the scope of work and the fee. Nothing starts before you approve it in writing, and notary, tax and surveyor costs are estimated up front so you know the full budget.
Isn’t the notary enough when buying a property?
In Italy the notary is a neutral public official who acts for the transaction, not for you. The estate agent is usually paid by both sides. A lawyer acts only for you: checks the property beyond the notary’s scope, negotiates the contracts and protects your deposit.
When should I contact you?
Before you sign anything. In Italy a signed purchase offer can bind you once the seller accepts it, and a preliminary contract usually comes with a deposit you may lose. The earlier I see the documents, the more options you have.
Which languages do you work in?
English, Italian and French, both in writing and in meetings. Contracts can be prepared with a side-by-side translation.
Can you help me find a property?
I am not an estate agent and I do not take commissions on sales. When it helps, I introduce you to independent agents and property finders I trust in the area you are considering, and I check each property from a legal point of view before you commit.
Do you work with clients in the United States?
Yes, many of my clients live in the United States. I am used to working across time zones, with US powers of attorney and apostilles, and alongside US lawyers, accountants and trust advisers.
Can a trust own property in Italy?
Italy recognises foreign trusts under the 1985 Hague Convention. Whether a trust is the right way to hold Italian property depends on Italian tax and succession rules, and I review it together with your advisers.
I live in the UAE. Can you help with my will?
Yes. As a DIFC Registered Wills Draftsman I can prepare a will for registration with the DIFC Courts, coordinated with your Italian assets, where you are eligible to use that service.
Can you work with my lawyer or accountant at home?
Yes. I regularly coordinate with lawyers, accountants and wealth managers abroad, and I keep them informed with the same updates I send you.
How quickly do you reply?
I reply personally within two working days. For a document you have to sign soon, say so in the form and I will prioritise it.
Tell me about your matter
Answer a few questions so I can prepare for our call. I reply personally within two working days.