Legislative Decree No. 211/2025 (the “Sanctions Decree”), effective as of January 24, implements EU Directive 2024/1226 (the “Directive”) on violations of EU restrictive measures (the “EU Sanctions”) and introduces new criminal offenses, thereby significantly reshaping the applicable sanctions framework. Importantly, these offenses are now included among those triggering corporate liability under Legislative Decree No. 231/2001 (the “Decree 231”).Continue Reading Italy Introduces New Criminal Offenses and Corporate Liability for Breaches of EU Sanctions
Italian FDI, When the Government May Rewrite Corporate Governance
Since the current Italian cabinet was sworn-in in October 2022, it has applied the Italian foreign direct investment (“FDI”) regime in a few relevant cases, which appear to be the bellwether of the new government’s approach to FDI review.Continue Reading Italian FDI, When the Government May Rewrite Corporate Governance
Italy Further Broadens Its FDI Regime
On March 21, 2022, the Italian Government enacted a law-decree (“Decree”) to address the economic and humanitarian effects of the ongoing Ukraine crisis.[1]
The Decree further broadens Italy’s foreign direct investments (“FDI”) regime, by giving the Government the permanent power to review (a) acquisitions of controlling stakes by European Economic…
Italy Extends Its COVID-19 Emergency FDI Review Regime Through 2022
On December 30, 2021, the Italian Government extended until the end of 2022 Italy’s emergency foreign direct investments (“FDI”) regime, which enables it to review also acquisitions of controlling stakes by European Economic Area (“EEA”) investors, as well as certain minority investments by non-EEA investors, in any strategic sector.
By contrast, under ordinary rules, these…