At first glance, indirect customs representation seems like a simple and convenient solution for many businesses: customs procedures are handled by an agent, the administrative burden is reduced, and the process can be "outsourced." However, the question is not who submits the customs declaration, but who bears the customs and financial risks if...
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In recent years, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) issues have become a key factor in the operations of European companies. The rapid expansion of sustainability regulations has posed a serious challenge for many companies: the administration required to comply, the due diligence of supply chains, and new reporting obligations have often...
In the summer of 2025, the European Union and the United States signed one of the most important economic agreements of the past decade. The agreement aims to reduce tariffs, administrative barriers, and technological restrictions, while preserving the EU's fundamental principles of consumer protection, data security, and environmental protection.
By autumn 2025, the Italian real estate market will once again be the focus of investors' attention. The European Central Bank's cycle of interest rate cuts, moderating inflation, and the reappearance of foreign buyers have all contributed to the market's recovery after the slowdown in 2023-24. At the same time, regional differences have widened,...
The end of summer not only sees business pick up again, but also the market for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The period between September and November is traditionally the time for preparing and closing year-end transactions, when companies look for growth opportunities that can still be realized in the current fiscal year. However, many...
The acquisition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) does not typically fall within the scope of competition authorities, especially if the value of the transaction does not exceed the notification thresholds. However, recent years have made it clear that even seemingly marginal transactions can trigger the interest of the authorities if...
In 2025, there was a noticeable increase in the interest of strategic and financial investors in Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Behind the increase in transaction activity are not only cyclical factors, but also longer-term structural processes that require new interpretative and contractual approaches from a legal perspective.
