In recent years, many UK and Irish nationals, with the help of our experienced International Property and Immigration departments at Giambrone , have “run for the sun” and have bought property in Italy. Owning an overseas holiday home...
North Carolina’s Governor Pat McCrory recently approved a religious freedom bill, called HB 1523 , that allows discrimination against the LGBT community from individuals and institutions. According to the law, people and institution that will...
California lawmakers have recently introduced a bill to put an end to race-based wage discrimination , expanding a recent law that granted gender pay equity in the state. SB 1063 ( California Fair Pay Act ), that is the name of the bill, provides that...
It is only in recent years that Italy developed a plan, which already existed in several European countries, to attract foreign investors. The plan was named “ Destinazione Italia ” (Destination Italy) and was approved by the former Italian...
In recent years, the Italian Ministry of Economical Development has set up a Technical Committee (“Italy Start-up Visa” Technical Committee) to evaluate startup proposals from non-EU citizens. The Committee is composed by representatives of...
Following the Court of Appeal’s judgment in AIG Europe Limited v OC320301 LLP and others , Giambrone considers the potential implications for future decisions on aggregation. The case arises from allegations of professional negligence (yet to be...
In 2014, Stephen Darr was appointed TelexFree’s trustee in order to manage business operations for the consortium. TelexFree is believed to have allegedly operated a Ponzi scheme, defrauding almost two million investors for hundreds of thousands of...
Despite conflict between senior government partners over the bill’s severity, the bill received a majority149 votes in the Italian Senate, verses 15 abstentions, and just 3 against. Giambrone’s criminal lawyer Donatella Sicomo said...
To collect a debt in Italy it is recommended that a company (or individual) instructs an business debt collection agency that deals specifically with Italy. Giambrone's business debt collection service has collected debts successfully for...
From the late twentieth century to early twenty first century, there has been a steady rise in the number of unmarried couples who live together in a long-term relationship. Many perceive marriage as old-fashioned and inconvenient, a fact that is driving...
Limited liability companies and branches of foreign companies exercising commercial activities in Italy are subject to the same taxes and fiscal commitments. Both companies and branches of non-resident companies are subject to the following corporate taxes:...
Limited liability companies and branches of foreign companies exercising commercial activities in Italy are subject to the same taxes and fiscal commitments. Both companies and branches of non-resident companies are subject to the following corporate taxes:...
In order to perform a business activity in Italy, according to the Italian Civil Code, foreign companies may start a business activity in Italy through the incorporation of a new company the establishment of a branch. Under the Italian Civil Code, a...
The judgement under case “Cass. Civ., 1493/2012” recognises that the condition of reciprocity set out in Article 16 of “Disposizioni sulla legge in generale” can be grounds for legal action on behalf of a foreigner. In the...
Resorts have decided to charge people who request first aid. According to the Valle d’ Aosta, tourists who have ski slope accidents whilst abroad will now need to pay up to €200 if they require medical assistance. The cost is to cover,...
Italian law is basically based on Roman regulations. Especially for its civil and criminal law, it depends on both Roman regulations and French Napoleonic regulations. For instance, the codes of Sardinia Kingdom in civil as well as chastening events were...
Recently, the Italian government has made a number of amendments on the reformed tax system, most importantly on corporate taxation. The changes have touched different aspects of the tax system. What does this mean for the citizens and foreign investors in...
Spain offers an excellent platform for business. However, for foreigners, it might be daunting to start an enterprise in a country, which they are not familiar with. Below are pointers that will help entrepreneurs to follow the necessary steps in...
This week saw a groundbreaking movement for same-sex couples after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) unanimously agreed that Italy must do more to recognise same-sex couples in the eyes of the law. Support is rapidly increasing for the legal...
Italy has taken the first steps in the process of legalising marijuana. On Wednesday 24 th June 2015, more than two hundred members of parliament voted to make it legal to possess not more than 15 grams of marijuana. The bill also sought to make legal...
