This service is intended for companies, entrepreneurs, creditors and professional investors requiring legal assistance in Italy.

Commercial Disputes in Italy

Mattioli Law Firm assists foreign companies, investors and international businesses in disputes arising from commercial relationships with Italian companies. We provide direct legal assistance in English, from the preliminary assessment of the claim and pre-action correspondence to court proceedings, enforcement and settlement negotiations.

Debt Recovery against Italian Companies

We assist foreign creditors in recovering unpaid invoices and commercial debts from Italian companies and individuals.

Our services include:

• preliminary assessment of the claim and supporting documents;
• formal payment demands and settlement negotiations;
• applications for Italian payment orders;
• ordinary court proceedings where the debt is disputed;
• attachment of bank accounts, receivables and other assets;
• enforcement of Italian and foreign judgments in Italy;
• insolvency checks and creditor claims in Italian insolvency proceedings.

Commercial Litigation before Italian Courts

We represent foreign companies in disputes concerning:

• breach and termination of commercial contracts;
• non-payment and defective performance;
• supply of machinery, industrial plants, components and products;
• distribution, agency, franchising and import agreements;
• joint ventures and corporate transactions;
• claims for damages;
• unfair competition and intellectual property infringement;
• disputes with shareholders, directors and business partners.

Pre-action Assessment and Settlement

Before commencing proceedings, we assess the contractual documents, evidence, jurisdiction, applicable law, recoverability of the claim and estimated costs. Where appropriate, we send formal payment demands, conduct settlement negotiations and seek an efficient resolution without court proceedings.

Enforcement of foreign Judgments in Italy

We assist foreign creditors with the recognition and enforcement in Italy of judgments, court orders and arbitral awards issued abroad. We also advise on the recognition and enforcement in Italy of judgments issued by courts in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Our assistance may include:

• preliminary assessment of enforceability;
• recognition proceedings where required;
• service and enforcement formalities;
• asset searches;
• attachment of bank accounts, receivables and other assets;
• enforcement against companies and individuals in Italy;
• participation in Italian insolvency proceedings.

The applicable procedure depends on the country of origin of the judgment, the date of the proceedings and the relevant European or international instruments.

Direct Assistance in English

Foreign clients can receive legal assistance entirely in English and normally do not need to be physically present in Italy. We provide direct communication, clear information on professional fees and procedural costs, and regular updates throughout the matter.

Why foreign Companies choose our Firm 

• More than 20 years of legal experience
• Direct assistance from an Italian litigation lawyer
• Legal services provided in English
• Representation before Italian courts
• Experience in cross-border commercial disputes
• Assistance from pre-action assessment through enforcement