The recent conflict in Ukraine is affecting the entire global economy and causing severe consequences for many Italian companies. To address the current scenario, the Italian legislators introduced:
(i) a specific first...more
Borsa Italiana has released a new regulation, effective October 3, 2022, that simplifies the Euronext listing admission process.
Consistent with the listing rules of EU peer securities exchanges, the issuer and the...more
Consob initiated a public consultation concerning important new IPO rules aimed at simplifying and shortening the prospectus approval process and to reduce listing costs, which would bring Italian practice closer in line with...more
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the screening powers of the Italian government were significantly expanded -
The Italian government, led by the President of the Council of Ministries, together with any other...more
12/31/2021
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On April 8, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 emergency and following EU Commission guidelines issued on March 25, 2020 on the protection of European strategic assets and technologies, the Italian government issued Law Decree...more
Deals are generally not blocked by the Italian government. However, in connection with the clearance process, conditions may be imposed that can have a significant impact on the investment.
The Italian government, which is...more
1/7/2020
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Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
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Mergers ,
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Notice Requirements
The season for shareholders' annual general meetings is fast approaching, and we would like to take this opportunity to provide our clients and friends with some suggestions that we believe provide strategic flexibility and...more
3/8/2019
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Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Share Buybacks ,
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Shareholders