International business · Barcelona

Doing business in Italy from Barcelona

For companies based in Barcelona that sell, invest or hire in Italy and want an Italian lawyer who works in English.

How I work

Working with Italy means dealing with rules, authorities and timescales that differ from those in Spain. Getting the legal framework right from the start avoids disputes and delays.

I support you in dealings with Italian counterparties, authorities and courts, coordinating the other professionals you need, such as accountants and labour consultants.

Barcelona has a large Italian community and is connected to Italy by frequent flights and ferry routes.

Common situations

  1. An Italian customer who does not pay
  2. A contract with an Italian partner to review
  3. Staff to post or hire in Italy
  4. A dispute to bring before the Italian courts

Useful EU and international rules

  • Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012

    Known as “Brussels I bis”, it determines which court has jurisdiction in civil and commercial disputes between Member States and allows judgments to circulate.

  • Regulation (EC) No 593/2008

    Known as “Rome I”, it identifies the law applicable to international contracts, starting from the parties’ choice.

  • European order for payment

    Regulation (EC) No 1896/2006 offers a simplified procedure for uncontested claims between businesses in different Member States.

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Questions

An Italian customer is not paying us. What can we do?

Depending on the case: a formal demand, an Italian payment order (decreto ingiuntivo) or a European order for payment. I assess the fastest and least costly route.

Our contract gives jurisdiction to the Italian courts. Is that valid?

Jurisdiction clauses between businesses are generally valid, but they must be checked case by case under Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012.

Do you work in English?

Yes. Meetings, correspondence and summaries can all be in English.

Contact

Every matter begins with a conversation.

Tell me about your situation. Together we will assess, candidly, whether and how to proceed.

Request a consultation 0573 194 7359 WhatsApp

Meetings by appointment · Via Filippo Pacini, 59, Pistoia