If you have Italian heritage it is possible that you may find that you have inherited a property owned by a distant relative whose existence comes as a complete surprise. It is not unknown in large families for an individual to lose contact with distant...

The fight for justice for a loved one who dies or disappears under suspicious circumstances whilst abroad can be a rocky road. The frequent strong desire by the police and authorities in the country where the tragedy occurs to deflect any initial...

Many hundreds of people enjoy event-free foreign travel every year, experiencing and enjoying the culture of different countries but some tourists have the misfortune to suffer an accident whilst on their holiday. Frequently there is a liability on the...

A car accident that you did not cause is always a dreadful experience, but a car accident abroad on holiday can be a horrifying event, especially in the immediate aftermath and particularly if the injuries incurred require hospitalisation. ...

Every year millions of individuals across the world fall victim to investment fraud, with many of the fraudsters particularly targeting novice investors. The types of fraud vary and some are easier to spot than others. The first-time investor may find...

The holiday season is progressing and for most people is it pleasant and uneventful time enjoying a new experience in a foreign country. For some families, it becomes a time of tragedy and loss. There can be few things more upsetting than to be...

Many British people dream of retiring to Italy, perhaps they have Italian heritage or simply enjoy the appeal of southern Italy’s climate and lifestyle. The charm of retirement to Italy now comes with the added benefit of an extremely advantageous tax...

Many British people dream of retiring to Italy, perhaps they have Italian heritage or simply enjoy the appeal of southern Italy’s climate and lifestyle. The charm of retirement to Italy now comes with the added benefit of an extremely advantageous tax...

Citizenship is a highly prized status providing an individual with protection in exchange for an individual’s allegiance. Citizenship is ordinarily gained by birth within a country or by descent from a parent who is a citizen of a...

The new British prime minister’s stated intention to make Britain the world leader in free ports may be the way to kick-start a new era of growth. The Free ports programme found in America under the name of “Foreign Trade Zones”...

The new British prime minister’s stated intention to make Britain the world leader in free ports may be the way to kick-start a new era of growth. The Free ports programme found in America under the name of “Foreign Trade Zones”...

Everyone looks forward to their dream foreign holiday and the opportunity to relax but for some people, it ends in the nightmare of arrest abroad. Obviously, there are many reasons why this may happen and not all of them are necessarily the fault of the...

As the British government edges closer to the Brexit cliff edge coupled with the prime minister’s risky strategy of no-deal threats, compounded by his stance of “remove the back-stop or no more negotiation”, has created an environment where...

According to the Office of National Statistics an estimated 3.8 million UK residents travelled to Europe in March 2019, the lion’s share will be on holiday; one in 20 tourists have an accident whilst abroad. Accidents whilst on holiday range from...

In order to obtain Italian citizenship without encountering problems that will delay or stall your application expert legal advice is imperative.  The unprecedented demand for dual citizenship across Europe, triggered by the UK’s withdrawal from...

One of the many problems facing a person who has had an accident abroad is judging the consequences of the accident and its effect on you for the future. Often, if an individual has an accident such as a fall that does not result in a major injury, they...

In the event of an accident abroad, resulting in serious injury, which occurred in a hotel, water park, restaurant or some other place where an organisation is involved and the accident was caused by an avoidable risk such as unsafe handrails, faulty lifts,...

There is more than one route for foreigners to permanent residency in Italy if you simply would like to live in Italy, as opposed to travel throughout Europe and work in Italy. It is possible to apply for an Elective Residency Visa to enable you to stay...

Interest in pre-nuptial agreements has steadily risen as individuals seek to protect family wealth, especially where is a family business which has been built up over more than one generation. On the face of it, this seems to be a wise...

Brexit is closing in on the UK without a realistic strategy and Britain now faces an uncertain future with regard to Brexit despite the number of hours spent debating it, the number of column inches written about it and political bluster surrounding...