“Letters rogatory” (a legal request -which will be referred to here simply as a “rogatory”), provide judicial authorities in Italy with reciprocal assistance and co-operation in legal proceedings. POST BY AVVOCATI JESSICA ZAMA AND AGNESE MICOZZI A rogatory is a tool used to notify and serve documents which have legal value in a different...
Read MoreBRITISH CITIZENSHIP
Applications for British Citizenship: There are different ways to apply for British citizenship based on your circumstances. Grounds of Current residence: If you moved to the UK you may apply for ‘naturalisation’ as a British citizen if: – you moved to the UK on a visa – you are from a EEA country or Switzerland If you have lived in the UK...
Read MoreItalian language test for citizenship
A new language test for Italian citizenship has recently been added in an amendment to the immigration and citizenship law D.L. n. 91 of 5th February 1992. Last month amendment 14.7 of the Decreto Sicurezza was approved in the Camera, confirming the requirement that all those applying for Italian citizenship under Article 5 of the 1992 law (marriage...
Read More“Codice rosso” new law on domestic violence
New draft legislation making its way through the Italian Parliament, nicknamed “Disegno di legge Codice Rosso” modifies the existing provisions of the codice penale. The new law provides for new training for police and carabinieri and fast-tracking of police reports by victims of domestic violence, which will need to be submitted immediately...
Read MoreRecognising overseas birth certificates
With the ever-looming enforcement of Brexit in March 2019 and the Decreto Sicurezza* (D.L. n. 113/2018) which came into force on 5th October 2018, there has been an influx of British citizens making applications for Italian citizenship (on the grounds of residency, marriage or ius sanguinis) with the aim to protect their rights as European...
Read MoreIncoterms in international contracts
What are Incoterms and why are they relevant in relation to international contracts? Incoterms are international commercial clauses published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and are referred to in international contracts for the sale of goods. They provide specific rules in relation to the buyer and seller’s responsibilities when dealing...
Read MoreDecreto Salvini – Legge 113/2018 – changes to law on Italian Citizenship
Changes to Italian Immigration and Citizenship rules (Decreto Salvini) came into force on October 5th 2018 with Decreto Legge 113/2018. Article 14 of this new law changes the current rules on applications for Italian citizenship. These new rules affect a number of our clients, in particular British citizens hoping to obtain Italian citizenship before the UK...
Read MorePermanent residence certificate
Permanent Residence: Following 5 years of continuous legal residence in Italy, an EU citizen* can apply for permanent residence. This is a certificate issued by the Comune known as the “Attestato di soggiorno permanente“. The right to obtain the Attestato di soggiorno permanente is provided in the Directive on Free movement (2004/38/CE) and is...
Read MoreThree years of the new EU Succcession Regulation
Choice of Law Clause in Wills The EU Succession Regulation (650/2012) came into force in August 2015, with the intention of simplifying and clarifying succession procedures and applicable laws, for Europeans living in different countries than that of their origin, and owners of property in multiple cities. Currently the applicable law to a succession, in...
Read MoreHow can criminal convictions affect Italian Citizenship Applications?
We have been receiving an increase in enquiries in relation to past criminal convictions (which can include cautions) and what the Italian law states in relation to criminal convictions when making an application for Italian citizenship on the basis of marriage or residency. Citizenship on the basis of marriage: Applying for Italian citizenship on the basis...
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