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Contracts, compliance and corporate governance for companies at every stage.
Business & Commercial Law
We act as outside counsel for businesses that want sound legal footing without the overhead of an in-house department, from company formation through day-to-day contracts to disputes and restructuring.
Good legal advice for a business is preventive: clear contracts, sound governance and compliance that holds up under scrutiny. When disputes do arise, we act quickly and keep your commercial goals in view.
How we help
- Company formation and shareholder agreements
- Commercial contracts and terms of business
- Corporate governance and compliance (incl. Model 231)
- Commercial disputes
- Mergers, acquisitions and restructuring
Who we act for
- Start-ups and founders
- Family-owned businesses
- SMEs and their directors
- Foreign companies operating in Italy
Key things to know
What you should know about business & commercial law
01
Start small, structure well
A limited-liability company (S.r.l.) can be formed with very low share capital, but the articles of association and any shareholder agreement deserve careful drafting from day one.
02
Shareholder agreements have limits
In a joint-stock company (S.p.A.), shareholder agreements can last at most five years (Article 2341-bis of the Civil Code), so renewal needs planning.
03
Model 231 protects the company
Companies can be held liable for certain offences committed in their interest by managers or employees (Legislative Decree 231/2001). An effective compliance model can exclude or reduce that liability.
04
Put it in writing
Clear general terms, payment conditions and governing-law clauses prevent most commercial disputes before they start.
General information only, not legal advice. Every case is different: contact us for advice on your situation.
Your lawyers
Who handles these matters
Senior Partner
John Appleseed
As Senior Partner, John oversees the firm's strategy and client relationships, and advises businesses and investors on transactions and commercial matters.
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Corporate Lawyer
Rose Johnson
Rose advises companies and their directors on contracts, governance and compliance, helping clients grow on solid legal foundations.
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