Scognamiglio International Law Firm

The firm: Scognamiglio International Law Firm was established in 1997 when its founder, having worked for three years in a law firm in New York, returned to Naples. The firm has grown continuously since and today it is composed of ten lawyers and staff. Since 2002, Scognamiglio International Law Firm has run a trainee programme, drawing on the legal knowledge and experience of graduates and young lawyers from across the world. In 2006 Scognamiglio International Law Firm expanded further, opening a seat in Shanghai.

Since its formation, Scognamiglio International Law Firm has advised clients on all matters concerning international commercial law. In particular, practice areas include commercial law, employment and real estate.

Cross-border transactions and international cases are efficiently carried out by the firm in all major jurisdictions in cooperation, if required, with local leading law firms.

Scognamiglio International Law Firm has strong skills in assisting foreign investors from starting up to divestment, providing legal solutions and assistance in day-to-day operations and large international transactions.

Areas of practice: Scognamiglio International Law Firm is precise, proficient and prepared. Refined local knowledge, coupled with an unyielding international mindset, gives it the dexterity to represent foreign companies and individuals in their approach to the Italian market, as well as local actors in issues concerning international matters. Through diligence, adaptability and accuracy, it provides high quality and customised legal advice, a flexible fee policy, and a direct partners’ commitment on all matters.

Scognamiglio International Law Firm is composed of an experienced, dependable and bright team of lawyers and consultants. It maintains a close relationship with its clients to ensure that all advice is tailored and comprehensive. It is extremely proud of its high standard of client satisfaction and has been described as ‘dynamic, ready and business-minded’, with members being highly commended for their capacity in ’reducing the risk of unnecessary litigations’ and for their ‘ability to close the deal’.

From its headquarters in Naples it assists clients worldwide, offering sound advice on a variety of practice areas including corporate and commercial law, cross-border litigation, employment and real estate. It works with cases from their initiation through to their resolution, whether that be through negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration or through the courts, supporting and informing its clients fully, every step of the way.

The firm is listed and recommended in all major international legal directories.