This booklet has been written specifically for business individuals and whilst it may be of interest to their local advisers, such as lawyers or accountants, the information is intended for a wider audience. We cover topics...more
After a long-lasting legislative process, Italy has joined the group of Members States that have implemented EU Directive no. 2019/1937 on whistleblowing. The new regulation sets a number of obligations for companies, which...more
Italy - The class action “revolution” enters into force -
The new class action bill (Law no. 31 of 12 April 2019) was passed in 2019 and – after a number of postponements – finally entered into force on 19 May 2021. Although...more
By a recent judgment published on 31 January 2018, the Italian Supreme Court brought to an end - after more than seven years from its beginning - the first product-related class action promoted in Italy....more
By judgment no. 13 of 2018 (published in the Official Journal - Gazzetta Ufficiale - on 30 January 2018), the Italian Constitutional Court confirmed the recent position of the Italian Supreme Court, whereby it is always...more