Italy

/Overview

Leveraging our United States platform and our deep roots in and understanding of the Italian economy and culture, our lawyers effectively counsel Italian companies on all aspects of their operations and investments in the US, ranging from tax and litigation to immigration, M&A, and IP.

For US companies investing in Italy, our lawyers create US corporate and tax planning strategies necessary to maximize ROI. Our team is fluent in Italian and has an extensive network of professional contacts throughout Italy (including at the US Embassy, Consulates, and with the Italian government). We leverage our deep connections and knowledge to help our US clients succeed in the Italian market, and our Italian clients achieve their objectives in the US.

/Representative Experience

• Client in sale of Canadian arm of US subsidiary of Italian industrial group to Canadian investors
• Leading Italian manufacturer of industrial equipment in the corporate and fiscal planning of a new USA production facility
• Italian private equity fund in the tax and corporate planning of a US subsidiary for one of its portfolio companies, and ongoing legal representation of the subsidiary
• Italian manufacturer in the merger of its US subsidiaries and 401 (k) plans
• Italian manufacturer of construction materials in a joint venture with a US investor
• Italian manufacturer in structuring US loan portfolios and other corporate matters
• Italian manufacturer of auto components in the tax and corporate structuring of a manufacturing subsidiary in Michigan
• Multinational Swiss-based company in commercial litigation in US federal court in California, obtaining multimillion-dollar settlement, including settlement of claims in USA, Switzerland, and Italy
• US subsidiary of Italian industrial group in successful prosecution of commercial lawsuit against Korean supplier; defense of patent lawsuit brought by a competitor; restructuring of USA bank financing; and employment agreements and visas with executives