Italy: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

The Italian Supreme Court has recognised the validity of pre-divorce financial agreements under specific conditions, marking a significant shift in Italian family law. While these arrangements allow spouses to regulate certain economic aspects in advance of potential separation, they remain subject to strict judicial scrutiny and must not violate non-disposable rights, children's interests, or mandatory support obligations.

The Italian Constitutional Court is set to hear a landmark case on June 9, 2026, that could reshape Italian citizenship by descent for millions of descendants worldwide.

On April 14, 2026, Italy's highest court will issue a landmark ruling on the "minor issue" that has created years of uncertainty in Italian citizenship by descent cases.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that national laws cannot allow preliminary injunctions to remain in force indefinitely without merits proceedings, prompting Italy to introduce a transitional regime through Decree-Law No. 100/2026. This creates a narrow 60-day window for respondents to challenge pre-existing injunctions while requiring right holders to urgently review their portfolios of preliminary injunctions to preserve them.

The Italian Constitutional Court is set to hear a landmark case on June 9, 2026, that could reshape Italian citizenship by descent for millions of descendants worldwide.

In a recent case decided by the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation, Joint Sections (Order No. 12330 of 2 May 2026), a dispute arose from an application for a payment...

Italy has traditionally offered limited scope for collective actions to protect consumers.

Una nota canzone recitava "We are walking in a dolce vita…". E, in effetti, la questione sembrerebbe molto dolce...

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Italy, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Has a family member died at work or while commuting to or from work? Discover who may be held responsible, what benefits INAIL provides, what additional compensation the family may be entitled to in 2026, and why it is crucial to act immediately with the assistance of a lawyer.

The recovery of maintenance obligations in Italy in cross-border family disputes depends on the recognition and enforcement regime applicable to the foreign decision.

On 10 October 2025, the Italian Framework Law on Artificial Intelligence (Law No. 132/2025) entered into force, marking the transition from a "tolerated" and "spontaneous" technological use to an authorised and regulated...