Contracts and obligations
Review, interpretation and performance of contractual relationships, including financing and procurement contracts.
Civil law
Civil advice and litigation
Assistance with obligations, contracts, civil liability and the protection of property rights, both before disputes arise and in litigation.
The Firm advises individuals, businesses and professionals on obligations, contracts, civil liability and property rights. Where possible, it favours amicable resolution and, where necessary, handles proceedings at all trial and appeal levels.
Liability and compensation
Assessment of damages claims and related defences, in out-of-court negotiations and judicial proceedings.
Property and rights in rem
Disputes concerning easements, adverse possession (usucapione), boundaries, public-domain status and condominium property.
Professional fees
Recovery of fees owed to technical professionals and challenges to court-awarded fees of experts and court-appointed assistants (Article 170 of Presidential Decree 115/2002).
Compensation for excessive length of proceedings
Applications for compensation for the unreasonable duration of judicial proceedings under Law No. 89 of 24 March 2001.
Mediation and assisted negotiation
For information on the Firm’s professional organisation, see the Lawyers.
Civil disputes in Italy: practical questions
I have a contract dispute concerning a business or property in Calabria. What documents matter?
The signed agreement, amendments, invoices, payments, correspondence and evidence of non-performance should be gathered. Applicable law, jurisdiction and deadlines may also need examination.
Must a civil dispute in Italy always go to court?
Not necessarily. Depending on the dispute, negotiation, mediation or settlement may be appropriate; some matters require a preliminary procedure before proceedings can continue.
How are damages assessed in an Italian civil claim?
The analysis considers liability, causation, supporting evidence and the amount of loss, alongside procedural costs and the realistic options for resolution.
These answers are general information, not advice on a specific case.