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Unfair terms and the uniquely Italian feature of double signature
The first of two articles on unfair terms in Italian law, in the B2B and B2C sectors. Introduction Many commercial contracts arise from the unilateral...
New PRC Outbound Investment Regulation: Implications for Hong Kong Businesses
On 1 June 2026, China’s State Council issued the Regulation on Outbound Investment (State Council Order No. 837) (the “New Regulation”), which came into effect...
Acquiring a foreign company from an Italian seller in composition with creditors
In the world of M&A transactions, some of the most interesting opportunities arise from crisis situations. When an Italian company enters into an arrangement with...
Mandatory mediation in Italy: an opportunity not to be underestimated
In Italy, “going to court” often means facing long timeframes, unpredictable costs, and — above all — the risk of turning a negotiable disagreement into...
Substance over form: If you control the construction site, you are liable for defects
Purchasing a newly built property should mean one thing above all: certainty. Yet it is not uncommon for infiltrations, system failures, or other defects capable...
Asymmetric Jurisdiction Clauses
In international commercial contracts, one of the most sensitive issues concerns the choice of the court with jurisdiction over potential disputes. This is addressed through...