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Property purchase incentives

Two Italian property purchase incentives went into effect in May 2021: government-backed mortgages and property purchase tax exemptions. Both programs are geared toward buyers under the age of 37 and are short-term with 30 June 2022 deadlines. Find out more information and check if you qualify HERE. Related posts:   

Express mortgage report

Introduction Based on a recent law (May 2021) it is possible to apply for the two following special mortgage loan and property purchase incentives: a) State secured loans: the Italian State offers banks a security on loans to qualifying property buyers; and b) Purchase and mortgage tax exemptions: qualified young buyers can buy an Italian …

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Covid-19 emergency donations

Covid-19 Emergency Donations

Many of our international clients have been asking how they can help Italy during this difficult period of the Coronavirus pandemic. We researched organizations that are actively supporting Italians in their fight against the virus and its consequences. If you wish to show your support of Italy, please consider a donation to one of the …

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Italian – Irish Chamber of Commerce

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On April 1, 2009, the partners of Studio Legale Metta invited Tom McGrath and David O’Donnell, partners of McGrath O’Donnell & Associates in Dublin, to meet with Confapi, the Italian association of small and medium businesses in Puglia. The objective of this meeting was to establish a relationship of economic cooperation between Irish and Apulian companies to develop cooperative undertakings and projects for growth and …

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Coronavirus – Italian legal implications

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We are receiving many questions from clients about legal implications of the Covid-19 with respect to their Italian interests. In this page we address some of the most common questions and answers. This page is updated as new measures and policies are adopted. Also follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to receive more updates. Update: …

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130th anniversary celebration

Studio Legale Metta 130 anni - 130th anniversary celebration

Studio Legale Metta celebrated its 130th anniversary on 1 December 2017. For the occasion, former Speaker of the House Luciano Violante gave a lecture on “The Italian legislation within the past century, amid reforms and subsidence. The role of Lawyers, Judges and University”. The event was held at the Court House of Bari, in the …

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Matera 2017 – international successions

23 March 2017 – The Matera Bar Association (Consiglio dell’Ordine degli Avvocati di Matera) and the Matera Civil Chamber (a civil law lawyers association) have organized a seminar for lawyers as part of the continuing legal education program (CLE). Studio Legale Metta (SLM) was invited to present aspects and procedures of international successions. During his …

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Cross border successions seminar April 2016

International successions seminar

  SLM partner Nick Metta presented key aspects of Cross Border Successions rules during a seminar for lawyers at the Bari Bar Association (Consiglio dell’Ordine degli Avvocati di Bari) on April 28, 2016. Nick, a member of the Bari Bar Association, presented jointly with Alessandro Armenio, an Italian Notaio with experience of international successions. Together …

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New lawyer in Studio Legale Metta

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New entry in Studio Legale Metta: Lawyer Cristina Cappiello, 31, joined the historic law firm based in Bari, Apulia. Cristina is specialized in Corporate Criminal law and in corporate criminal law and also in drafting and updating the Organisational, Management and Control Model, aka Model 231. SLM is increasing its practice areas with the new entry, providing more services …

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Metta and Manzanares best friendship agreement

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The most important Italian legal journal, TopLegal, published an article regarding the “Best Friends Agreement” between Studio Legale Metta and Manzanares International Law, a large Spanish law firm. Said Agreement has been recently improved by sharing online their common documents. In order to expedite common matters and activities, the Italian and Spanish lawyers of both firms …

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SLM in Calabria with “Casa del Sole”

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Studio Legale Metta is assisting the Italian building company Casa Del Sole S.r.l., selling properties to non Italian investors. The sale process is turning the third stage. The first two stages are in progress (worth about 10 mln euros) and the third one will be completed by the end June 2010 (worth 5 mln euros). The …

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SLM nominated for best legal assistance at real estate awards 2010

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Studio Legale Metta is proud to announce its nomination at the Real Estate Awards 2010, in the category  “Best Legal Assistance”. The nomination was based on the key role played by SLM’s real estate team in the assistance to the Italian construction company Casa Del Sole S.r.l. during the sale operations with non Italian investors. The Real Estate Awards 2010 are …

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