Will a foreign court judgment be recognised in Italy?
Recognition depends on the judgment, Italian Law 218/1995 and any applicable EU or international rules. Registration or enforcement may require separate steps and documents.
International practice
International practice
Assistance with matters involving international elements and cross-border relationships.
Studio Legale Mortelliti
The Firm assists individuals, families and businesses of all nationalities with legal matters involving more than one jurisdiction. Its work is not limited to any particular country or community.
The principal of the Firm is included in the list of attorneys maintained by the U.S. Consulate General in Naples for its consular district. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by U.S. authorities.
Consular appointment and legal practice
Francesco Mortelliti serves as Honorary Consul of the Republic of the Philippines for Calabria and the Province of Messina. Institutional role
International family and personal matters
Marriage, separation, divorce, parentage and personal relationships involving different countries, regardless of nationality; assessment of jurisdiction and applicable law.
Recognition of documents and judgments
Legal effect in Italy of foreign decisions and documents (Law 218/1995), entries in civil-status registers, legalisation and apostille.
European Court of Human Rights
Individual applications (Article 34 ECHR) after exhaustion of domestic remedies, including matters concerning property rights and the right to a fair trial.
Cross-border debts and proceedings
Debt recovery and management of proceedings involving persons or assets located in different countries.
The Firm’s principal is included in the list of lawyers compiled by the United States Consulate General in Naples for its consular district. Inclusion on that list does not constitute a recommendation by the United States authorities.
Practical questions before seeking legal assistance
Which country’s court deals with a cross-border family dispute?
Jurisdiction and applicable law depend on factors such as habitual residence, nationality and the relevant European or international instruments. They must be analysed separately.
Can a dispute in Italy be brought before the European Court of Human Rights?
An application is subject to strict admissibility requirements, generally including exhaustion of domestic remedies and the time limit in Article 35 of the European Convention on Human Rights.