International Commercial and Civil Litigation in Italy

At Mattioli Law Firm, a boutique law firm based in Italy, we offer specialized legal representation in international commercial and civil litigation before Italian Courts and Arbitral Tribunals seated in Italy. Our firm acts on behalf of foreign clients—both companies and individuals—who are involved in cross-border disputes governed by Italian law or subject to proceedings in Italy.

Areas of Cross-Border Litigation

Our litigation and arbitration practice covers a wide range of disputes, including:

• Debt collection claims involving Italian debtors

• Compensation claims for damages arising from breach of contract or tort

• Disputes concerning the supply of goods, including components, semi-finished and finished products such as:

  • Industrial machinery

  • Automated equipment

  • Furniture and design items

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Agri-food products

• Disputes related to commercial agency, distribution, import/export agreements, and franchising relationships

• Intellectual property litigation, including:

  • Trademark infringements

  • Unfair competition

  • Misappropriation of trade secrets

• Disputes arising from employment relationships involving foreign employers or employees operating in Italy

• Litigation concerning real estate transactions and property management

• Legal actions involving insurance policies and banking/financial services provided in Italy to foreign clients

Our Litigation Approach

We provide strategic, effective, and proactive litigation services, always with a strong focus on understanding the client’s business goals, minimizing risks and legal exposure, seeking negotiated solutions when advantageous, vigorously defending the client’s rights in court or arbitration proceedings when necessary.

Thanks to our extensive experience in cross-border matters, we assist foreign parties in understanding procedural aspects, evaluating the strength of claims or defenses under Italian substantive and procedural law, and managing litigation efficiently and transparently.