Italy is dMTV’s main jurisdiction, the firm having its headquarters in Milan and its partners having been trained and qualified in an international city, Italian financial hub, close to most key business destinations in Europe and renowned worldwide for its brands and quality.

Italy is the 11th richest Country in the world and, despite suffering like most other EU Member States from the international financial crisis, enjoys very high households’ savings, outstanding manufacturing in fashion, design and technology and an ideal market for quality, customised products and services sought after by demanding local consumers. Italy also serves as a top-level manufacturing base for non-Italian clients that eventually market their products made in Italy abroad. Cultural and business differences across the nation are dramatic, with Milan and well-known tourist destinations being the place for international businesses, while local SMEs are predominant throughout the entire national market.

The Italian legal system and its application are notoriously complex and detailed and must be dealt with by experts in each legal subject involved, from labour law to administrative regulations, from court cases to complicated reciprocity issues between Italy and extra-EU Countries.

Areas of practice

dMTV’s areas of practice in Italy:

1. •International and domestic contracts;
   

2. •Company and commercial (incorporation, company structures, shareholders’ agreements, mergers and acquisitions, split-ups, business transfers);
   

3. •Bankruptcy, insolvency proceedings and debt restructuring;
   

4. •Automotive;
   

5. •Antitrust and competition;
   

6. •Insurance;
   

7. •Debt recovery;
   

8. •Intellectual property rights;
   

9. •Labour law;
   

10. •Tax;
    

11. •Dispute resolution.