The recent conflict in Ukraine is affecting the entire global economy and causing severe consequences for many Italian companies. To address the current scenario, the Italian legislators introduced:
(i) a specific first...more
Borsa Italiana has released a new regulation, effective October 3, 2022, that simplifies the Euronext listing admission process.
Consistent with the listing rules of EU peer securities exchanges, the issuer and the...more
On 27 August 2022, the 2021 Annual Law for Competition (Law No. 118 of 5 August 2022) will enter into force.
The final law reflects the key provisions of the draft law issued by the Government on 4 November...more
The Italian Securities Commission (Consob) has enacted rules that allow the use of an English language prospectus for IPOs and rights issues in Italy and shorten the prospectus review period.
On August 1st, Consob...more
Consob initiated a public consultation concerning important new IPO rules aimed at simplifying and shortening the prospectus approval process and to reduce listing costs, which would bring Italian practice closer in line with...more
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the screening powers of the Italian government were significantly expanded -
The Italian government, led by the President of the Council of Ministries, together with any other...more
12/31/2021
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An increase in megadeals reveals growing dealmaker appetite within Italy’s M&A market -
Dealmaking confidence appears to be returning within the Italian M&A market. A total of US$57.4 billion-worth of deals announced in...more
9/27/2021
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Cross-Border ,
Domestic Dealmaking ,
EU ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Investment ,
Global Dealmaking ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Italy ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
Since March 2020, the Italian Government has enacted a package of measures designed to help Italian businesses survive the dramatic effects of the coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic. The measures include guarantee schemes from...more
On April 8, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 emergency and following EU Commission guidelines issued on March 25, 2020 on the protection of European strategic assets and technologies, the Italian government issued Law Decree...more
Deals are generally not blocked by the Italian government. However, in connection with the clearance process, conditions may be imposed that can have a significant impact on the investment.
The Italian government, which is...more
1/7/2020
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EU ,
Filing Requirements ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Italy ,
Member State ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
National Security Review Proceedings ,
Notice Requirements
The season for shareholders' annual general meetings is fast approaching, and we would like to take this opportunity to provide our clients and friends with some suggestions that we believe provide strategic flexibility and...more
3/8/2019
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Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Diversity ,
EU ,
EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU MAR) ,
Internal Controls ,
Italy ,
Minority Shareholders ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Share Buybacks ,
Shareholder Meetings ,
Shareholders
On January 24, 2019 the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance ("MEF") published a press release announcing that the Italian government has readied a set of measures necessary to ensure full continuity for financial markets...more
1/31/2019
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Financial Markets ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Investment Funds ,
Investor Protection ,
Italy ,
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No-Deal Brexit ,
Passporting ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Transitional Arrangements ,
UK