Milan, Italy · International Law Firm
Your legal partner in Italy for real estate investments and corporate development
Studio Calvetto is a law firm based in Milan that supports international investors and companies entering and expanding in the Italian market, offering strategic, tailored advice focused on asset protection
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The professionals at Calvetto Law Firm demonstrated competence, professionalism, and client service. They supported me through every stage of my case, right up to the final outcome. Friends recommended the firm to me, and they were satisfied with the lawyers’ work.
— Susanna M.
About · Studio Calvetto
An independent law firm built for international clients.
Studio Calvetto is an independent law firm based in Milan, specialising in assisting investors, entrepreneurs and foreign companies seeking to enter the Italian market.
For over 20 years we’ve supported international clients in structuring real estate investments, setting up branches or companies in Italy and protecting assets through robust, tailored legal solutions.
Our approach is direct, strategic and focused on the long term: every client works directly with a senior professional, every transaction is tailored, every risk is assessed before it becomes an issue
Real estate investments in Italy
Corporate law & business set-up
Asset protection & strategic advice
International perspective, local expertise
What We Do
We support international clients
in two main areas
Our objective is not only to support a transaction, but to create a stable,
efficient and protective legal structure for those investing in Italy.
Real Estate Investments in Italy
- ◆Legal due diligence on properties
- ◆Assistance with acquisitions & structured transactions
- ◆Contractual protection and real estate asset management
- ◆Ongoing real estate asset managementLegal structuring for foreign investors
Corporate Law & Business Set-up in Italy
- ◆Incorporation of Italian companies and branches
- ◆Governance structuring
- ◆Shareholders’ agreements and asset protection
- ◆Ongoing advice for cross-border operations
Gabriele Calvetto – Tailored legal counsel since 2000
Gabriele Calvetto graduated in Law from the University of Milan in 1995 and has been a member of the Milan Bar since 2001. He is also admitted to plead before the Italian Supreme Court.
Founder of Studio Calvetto, he has over twenty years of experience in banking, corporate, real estate and asset protection law. After working alongside one of Milan’s leading lawyers, he founded his own firm in Milan in 2000.
His practice focuses mainly on out-of-court legal advice for companies, real estate businesses, entrepreneurs, families and professionals, as well as on civil litigation. He has also developed significant expertise in family and corporate asset protection, including fiduciary structures such as trusts.
Gabriele Calvetto is known for a boutique approach based on direct client relationships, tailored legal solutions, confidentiality and high professional standards.
He works in Italian and English.
Why Choose Us
Five reasons international investors
choose Studio Calvetto.
01
We have extensive knowledge of the Italian market
Operating in Italy means navigating a complex regulatory framework, layered administrative procedures and specific local dynamics.
We offer advice that goes beyond the written rules: we analyse the context, anticipate risks and build robust structures before issues arise.
02
Tailored approach, not standardised
We don’t use off-the-shelf solutions.
Every real estate investment, every new business, every legal structure is designed based on the client’s objectives, origin, asset structure and time horizon.
03
Protection first
Our approach is focused on asset protection and conflict prevention.
We don’t simply “close a transaction”, but assess future impacts, liabilities, tax and corporate risks, providing a long-term strategic perspective
04
Direct access to senior professionals
Clients working with Studio Calvetto deal directly with an experienced lawyer.
No intermediaries, no impersonal structure: direct relationship, confidentiality and continuity over time.
05
International perspective, local expertise
We work with foreign clients investing or operating in Italy.
We understand the needs of those coming from different legal systems and translate Italian complexity into clear, practical and workable solutions.
Real Estate · Italy
Real estate: investing in the
Italian property market with confidence
The Italian real estate market offers significant opportunities for international investors, but requires careful legal analysis and proper structuring of the transaction.
Studio Calvetto assists foreign clients at every stage of real estate investment in Italy, ensuring risk control, contractual transparency and asset protection.
Working with the right legal support means avoiding future issues and building a stable investment over time.
Our assistance includes
Comprehensive legal due diligence
- Verification of title and planning compliance
- Checks on mortgages, restrictions and encumbrances
- Assessment of land registry compliance
- Review of any ongoing disputes
Due diligence is the most critical stage of the transaction: this is where investments are truly protected.
Assistance with acquisitions
- Drafting and review of preliminary agreements
- Support in negotiations
- Coordination with notaries and tax advisers
- Protection of the investor’s interests at every stage
Each clause is assessed to prevent future liabilities and risks.
Investment structuring
- Acquisition as an individual or through a company
- Assessment of more efficient corporate structures
- Integrated asset protection where required
There is no single solution: we analyse objectives, tax implications and future planning.
Ongoing real estate asset management
- Lease contracts
- Protection in the event of disputes
- Assistance with condominium matters
- Legal support for non-resident investors
The investment doesn’t end with the purchase: ongoing legal management is essential to preserve its value.
Why local legal support is essential
The Italian regulatory system is complex and often differs from Anglo-Saxon or continental European models.
Specialised legal advice makes it possible to:
- Prevent costly mistakes and avoid hidden risks
- Clearly understand tax obligations and liabilities
- Structure investments that are sustainable in the long term
CORPORATE LAW · Italy
Establishing a company or branch
in Italy with a robust structure
Entering the Italian market requires much more than simply incorporating a company.
It’s essential to define a legal structure that’s efficient, compliant with local regulations and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
Studio Calvetto assists foreign companies and international entrepreneurs in the incorporation and management of companies or branches in Italy, offering comprehensive, tailored legal advice.
Our objective is to ensure stability, protection and clarity from the outset.
How we can be of help
Incorporation of Italian companies and branches
- Set-up of SRLs, SPAs and branches of foreign companies
- Support in selecting the most appropriate legal form
- Coordination with notaries, accountants and tax advisers
- Assistance in preparing incorporation documents
The choice of initial structure directly impacts liability, taxation and future governance.
Corporate structuring and governance
- Drafting of tailored articles of association
- Shareholders’ agreements
- Definition of directors’ powers and responsibilities
- Protection of corporate assets
A well-structured corporate framework prevents internal conflicts and ensures continuity over time.
Asset protection and business continuity
- Structures for the protection of investments
- Succession planning
- Assessment of trust arrangements where appropriate
Protecting the business is an integral part of the legal strategy.
Ongoing legal assistance
- Commercial contracts
- Relations with suppliers and partners
- Dispute management
- Advice on extraordinary transactions
Operating in Italy means navigating a complex regulatory framework: ongoing legal advice helps reduce risks and enhance stability.
Why local legal advice is essential
Italian corporate law presents significant specificities compared to other European or Anglo-Saxon jurisdictions.
Expert legal support makes it possible to:
- Avoid initial structural errors
- Reduce directors’ personal liability and prevent shareholder disputes
- Operate in compliance with Italian regulations
Free Guide · International Investors
Your essential guide to the italian market
- ◆ The key steps to purchasing property in Italy
- ◆ The most common mistakes made by foreign investors
- ◆ How to set up a company or branch in Italy
- ◆ Legal structures to protect assets and business
- ◆ Regulatory aspects to consider before investing
Investing and Starting a Business in Italy –
Essential Legal Guide for International Clients
Contact · Consultation
Build your entry into the Italian market on solid foundations
Receive our dedicated guide for international investors or request a confidential consultation with one of our professionals.
Operating in Italy isn’t just an administrative matter.
It’s a strategic decision.
Free of charge · Confidential · No obligation
Contact · Consultation
Request a confidential
initial consultation.
Complete the form to receive the free guide or to arrange an initial introductory meeting. We will respond within 24 hours.
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Office
Milan, Italy — Corso Italia, 8 (20122)
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info@studiocalvetto.it
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Phone
+39 02 76005218
Response
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Free of charge, confidential and without obligation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Yes, in most cases a foreign national may purchase property in Italy even without being a resident. However, it’s necessary to check for any reciprocity agreements between Italy and the investor’s country of origin. It’s also essential to carry out proper legal due diligence and assess the tax implications, both in Italy and in the country of residence.
Timeframes vary depending on the structure chosen and the completeness of the documentation, but under normal conditions a company can be set up within a few weeks. It’s important to define the most appropriate legal form from the outset and properly structure the articles of association, governance and liabilities to avoid subsequent amendments.
Not always. In many cases it’s possible to proceed by means of a power of attorney or delegation, avoiding the need for continuous physical presence in Italy. However, each transaction must be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure full legal validity and regulatory compliance.
The most common risks concern planning irregularities, restrictions on the property, inadequately structured corporate liabilities and unplanned tax implications. Preventive legal advice makes it possible to identify and mitigate these risks before finalising the transaction.
Yes. Our support doesn’t end with the initial stage of the transaction. We provide ongoing assistance in contractual, corporate and real estate matters, ensuring stability, protection and continuous alignment with developments in Italian regulations.
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Investing in Italy requires
the right legal foundation.
Whether you are acquiring property or establishing a business in Italy, the quality of your legal structure determines the outcome. Let us help you build it properly from the start.
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Studio Calvetto
Avvocati · Milan, Italy
Boutique law firm specialising in real estate and corporate law for international clients entering the Italian market.
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Milan, Italy · Corso Italia, 8 (20122)