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A new form of security in Italy: Non-possessory pledge of moveable goods

In 2016, Italy introduced a new form of security on moveable goods, which does not require the debtor to surrender the goods to the creditor or a custodian. Instead, it requires the pledgor to register the goods in a digital...more

Italy-Africa Conference, Mattei Plan: over €5 bln to enhance collaboration with African countries

Following the conversion of Law Decree No. 161 of 15 November 2023, known as the Mattei Plan, which occurred on 11 January 2024, the Italian Government hosted in Rome the Italy-Africa Conference, revealing key facts of the...more

Doing business in Italy 2023

This booklet has been written specifically for business individuals and whilst it may be of interest to their local advisers, such as lawyers or accountants, the information is intended for a wider audience. We cover topics...more

As the entry into force draws near, we look into the new non-possessory pledge in Italian law

In 2016 Italy introduced new forms of security, including a pledge on movable goods which would not require physical delivery to the creditor, but would take effect by way of registration in a central repository held by the...more

Italy’s highest court clarifies the impact of anti-competitive provisions in personal guarantees

A recent judgment of the United Sections of the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation, the “ABI Forms Case” clarified the treatment of personal guarantees documented on the basis of the ABI’s (the Italian Banks' Association)...more

COVID-19 Report for Life Sciences and Health Care Companies (UPDATED)

The COVID-19 Report is a compilation of coronavirus news, analysis, and insights from around the world to help life sciences and health care companies stay current in this challenging time. In Thursday's Report: Moderna...more

Impact of coronavirus on loans in Italy (UPDATED)

We describe below the legal impact on Italian loan transactions of the current health emergency caused by COVID-19 in light of the recent case law and the latest legislative measures, including a suspension of interest and...more

Bank of Italy consultation on borrower-based loan limitations could lead to opportunities for Direct Lenders

The latest Consultations launched by the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the Bank of Italy on regulatory capital requirements for banks may lead to opportunities for alternative lenders, as traditional financiers may...more

Impact of coronavirus on loans in Italy (UPDATED)

We describe below the legal impact on Italian loan transactions of the current health emergency caused by COVID-19 in light of the latest legislative measures, including a suspension of interest and principal payments on...more

Breaking News: Italian Legislation on COVID19 - A Game Changer for Private Debt Funds?

Among the legislative measures approved by the Italian Government to support the financial indebtedness of corporates in the face of COVID19, ... the State guarantee made available through SACE S.p.A. ("SACE") is mainly...more

Impact of coronavirus on loans in Italy (UPDATE)

We describe below the legal impact on Italian loan transactions of the current health emergency caused by COVID-19 in light of the latest legislative measures, including a suspension of interest and principal payments on...more

Impact of coronavirus on loans in Italy

We describe below the legal impact on Italian loan transactions of the current health emergency caused by COVID-19 in light of the latest legislative measures, including a suspension of interest and principal payments on...more

Italy's Supreme Criminal Court holds IBLOR fronting structures illegal

In a recent judgment (No. 12777/2019 published on 22 March 2019, the "IBLOR Judgment"), the Fifth Criminal Section of Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation ruled the illegality of a fronting structure, where an Italian licensed...more

Italy to revamp the system of legal priorities, and introduce non-possessory security

The Italian Parliament passed law No. 155 of 19 October 2017 to delegate the Government to reform the rules on insolvency and financial distress. This has been commented widely in the press and between commentantors, as it is...more

How does a contractor comply with a duty to proceed regularly and diligently with construction works?

Most construction contracts require contractors to proceed with their works "regularly and diligently" (or an equivalent requirement such as "with due diligence" and "with due expedition and without delay"). Surprisingly, not...more

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