Facing the possibile loss of European citizenship in the future as the UK discusses the withdrawal from membership of the EU, many British nationals are looking at the prospect of dual nationality with their state of residence. In Germany offers have even been made publicly since the Brexit Referendum to change the law to allow fast-track applications...
Read MoreBREXIT: What now for British citizens in Italy?
British citizens in Italy and the rest of Europe are concerned about their legal status and rights now the UK has voted to give up its EU membership. Many questions have been raised by British citizens in Italy, whether they are retired, working, or who own property or business interests here, for example: Will I lose my resident status and be asked to...
Read MoreCivil Unions and Cohabitation Bill
The Senate has approved a new law governing civil unions in Italy and right of de-facto couples, which has been, for a number of years, subject of a fierce debate between politicians, the Church and the media. The first part of this new law allows civil unions, or civil partnerships, between individuals of the same sex, by way of a declaration before a...
Read MoreHigh Court judges consider the 15 year rule
The case brought by Harry Shindler and Jacquelyn Maclennan in the High Court for Judicial Review of the Referendum Act 2015 was heard on 20th April 2016 in front of Mr Justice Blake and Lord Justice Lloyd Jones in Court 3 of the High Court. The Claimants were represented by Leigh Day Solicitors. Counsel was Aidan...
Read MoreReal Estate in Italy – Legislative Decree “Unblock Italy”
Contracts for enjoyment in relation to subsequent alienation of real estate (Article 23 of Legislative Decree “Unblock Italy”) “Rent to buy and l’affitto con riscatto (rent with purchase right) are two completely different forms of purchase.” Commonly used as synonyms, rent to buy and l’affitto con riscatto are two ways of selling that...
Read MoreHarry Shindler takes expat vote to High Court
Legal challenge to uphold the expat vote for British nationals in the EU Referendum. The London law firm Leigh Day lodged an application for an urgent judicial review against the UK Government in the High Court on 16th March 2016. This application challenges the decision to exclude up to 2 million British nationals living in the European Union from the...
Read MoreEstablishment of Lawyers Directive 98/5/EC
Charlotte Oliver and Jessica Zama are Solicitors, qualified in England and Wales, who have established a growing practice in Italy, having both qualified as integrated lawyers – “avvocati integrati” – as a result of the provisions of the Establishment of Lawyers Directive 98/5/EC. This Directive formally recognises the right of...
Read MoreBritish Chamber of Commerce Italy relaunches Lazio Chapter
The British Chamber of Commerce Italy relaunched the Lazio Chapter at an event held at the residence of the British Ambassador on 30th November 2015. The speaker at this event was Lynton Crosby of the C|T Group, the mastermind behind UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s 2015 election campaign, and the campaign of Boris Johnson for Mayor of London. Solicitors...
Read MoreSUCCESSION REGULATION 650/2012 – The UK decision to opt-out
The UK decision to opt-out of the Succession Regulation Three member states, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark, will not adopt the provisions of the Succession Regulation, which came into force on 17th August 2015. The aim of the Succession Regulation was to harmonise the conflict of succession laws between the Member States, and allow citizens of...
Read MoreBBC POLL: EU Referendum – What will outcome mean for you?
EU referendum: What will the outcome mean for you? The BBC is asking for opinions from UK Citizens living in an EU country on how the outcome would affect them: “What will the future hold for the UK’s membership of the European Union post-2017? British Prime Minister David Cameron is to hold a referendum on the UK’s membership of the...
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