Investing in Italy
Investing in Italy
Legal Advisory for Private Investors
The investment
From the initial assessment to a possible exit.
For private investors looking to acquire a stake, start a business or make an investment in Italy: legal counsel that accompanies the transaction at every stage.
Meetings are held in English or Italian, in person or by video call.
Stages of the transaction
- 01
Acquiring shareholdings
Legal due diligence on the target, negotiation of the purchase agreement, warranties and conditions.
- 02
Investment vehicles
Choosing between direct ownership, an Italian company or a holding structure; incorporation and articles of association.
- 03
Real estate
Property investments: due diligence, purchase and lease agreements, protecting the investment.
- 04
Contracts
Agreements with co-investors, directors, suppliers and lenders.
- 05
Governance
Shareholders’ agreements, voting and information rights, board appointments and conflict management.
- 06
Exit
Transfer restrictions, pre-emption, drag-along and tag-along rights, withdrawal: the exit is planned at the entry.
The first meeting
What to prepare
No documents or confidential details of the transaction are needed for the first meeting.
- The objective and time horizon of the investment
- The sector or type of transaction
- Who is investing: an individual, a company or a foreign vehicle
- Any partners or counterparties already identified
- Advisers already involved
Confidential enquiry