Italian legal assistance for foreign lawyers and law firms requiring local counsel, court representation or support in cross-border disputes in Italy
We assist foreign law firms requiring reliable Italian counsel for litigation, enforcement proceedings and commercial disputes in Italy. We work directly with overseas lawyers, providing clear procedural updates, legal analysis and representation before Italian courts while respecting the relationship between lead counsel and the client.
We assist law firms and lawyers from the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and other jurisdictions requiring Italian counsel in cross-border disputes and proceedings. We respect the existing relationship between foreign counsel and the client and can act solely as Italian local counsel where required.
Italian Counsel for Foreign Law Firms
Mattioli Studio Legale acts as Italian local counsel for foreign lawyers and law firms requiring assistance in matters involving Italian law, Italian courts or counterparties located in Italy.
How We Assist Foreign Law Firms
Mattioli Studio Legale provides the following services:
- Commercial litigation before Italian courts
- Contract disputes and breach of contract
- Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
- Enforcement of arbitral awards
- Disputes with Italian suppliers, distributors and commercial agents
- Corporate and shareholder disputes
- Interim and precautionary proceedings
- Italian legal and procedural opinions
- Coordination with lead counsel abroad
- Patent and trademark litigation
Working With Overseas Counsel
We understand that foreign counsel may wish to retain control of the client relationship and overall litigation strategy. Our role can therefore be limited to Italian law, local procedure and representation before the Italian courts. Our services will guarantee to foreign counsels:
- Direct lawyer-to-lawyer communication
- Assistance in English
- Clear reporting on Italian procedure
- Review and preparation of Italian filings
- Coordination of hearings and procedural deadlines
- Analysis of Italian law issues affecting the wider dispute
- Confidential cooperation with foreign counsel
Local Litigation Counsel in Italy
Typical matters include commercial contract disputes, non-payment, defective performance, machinery and industrial supply disputes, distribution and agency disputes, damages claims, corporate disputes and enforcement proceedings.
Recognition and Enforcement in Italy
We assist foreign law firms with the recognition and enforcement in Italy of foreign judgments, court orders and arbitral awards, including subsequent enforcement against assets located in Italy.
Intellectual Property Litigation
We also act as Italian counsel in trademark and patent litigation, including proceedings before the competent Italian courts and coordination with foreign IP counsel.
Why Foreign Law Firms Work With Us
Foreign law firms instruct us when they require reliable Italian counsel who can work efficiently within an existing cross-border legal team. Our approach is based on direct communication, clear procedural reporting and respect for the relationship between foreign counsel and the client.
- Direct lawyer-to-lawyer contact
- Assistance entirely in English
- Representation before Italian courts
- Focus on commercial litigation
- Experience in cross-border matters
- Clear procedural reporting
- Independent Italian local counsel
- Confidential cooperation
How We Can Work With Your Firm
We can act as Italian counsel on a limited-scope basis, handle specific procedural steps, provide Italian law advice or represent the client before the Italian courts while coordinating directly with lead counsel abroad.
Need Local Counsel in Italy?
If your firm requires Italian counsel for litigation, enforcement or another commercial matter, please provide a brief description of the case, the parties involved and the assistance required in Italy.
Contact Italian Counsel
Email: info@mattiolistudiolegale.com
Telephone: +39 335 704 4919
