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Property Acquisition: The Importance of the Purchase Offer

Many prospective property buyers approach the purchase offer as a relatively harmless step in the acquisition process. The common belief is that the real contractual commitments will arise later,…

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A Foreigner’s Guide to Buying Property in Italy

The information in this guide is provided for general informational purposes only and constitutes broad guidelines, not legal advice. Legal advice and representation are provided exclusively through a formal…

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Rushing Citizenship Denials May Only Shift Italy’s Judicial Backlog to the Courts of Appeal

On June 22, 2026, ISTAT (the Italian National Institute of Statistics) published its first comprehensive report on the efficiency of the Italian justice system, analyzing civil and criminal proceedings…

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Lifetime Gifts and Italian Inheritance: What the Supreme Court’s 2026 Decision Means for Heirs

The Italian Supreme Court‘s recent decision brings renewed attention to one of the most important – and often misunderstood – concepts in Italian inheritance law: collazione. In Order No….

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My Lawyer in Italy Featured as a Leader in Legal Innovation and Cross-Border Law

Italian law is steeped in tradition, but managing it shouldn’t be stuck in the past. We are incredibly proud to announce that My Lawyer in Italy was recently selected…

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Affirmed by the Italian Supreme Court: Foreign Charitable Trusts Entitled to Same Tax Benefits as Italian Foundations

In a significant decision for international investors and non-profit organizations, the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) has confirmed that a foreign charitable trust may be entitled to the…

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Italian Court Clarifies Tenant Compensation Claims for Damage to a Rented Property

When a rented property suffers damage caused by a third party, many assume that only the owner can bring a claim for compensation. A recent decision by the Tribunal…

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Recognition for Excellence in Legal Service to English-Speaking Clients in Italy

My Lawyer in Italy has been named Best Law Practice Business of the Year – Italy by the Global 100 Legal Awards 2026. This recognition reflects more than a…

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Landmark Decision Brings More Certainty to Italian Agricultural Inheritance Cases

The Italian Supreme Court, in Order No. 10549/2026 published on 21 April 2026, recently addressed an important issue concerning Italian agrarian and inheritance law, reaffirming significant principles relating to…

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