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Scognamiglio International Law Firm > Firm Profile

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.

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NAPLES: LEADING FIRMS

What a modern and smart client looks at in terms of legal and business services?

Professionals who are able to work worldwide, every day, and support the international trade or a single local deal with the same formula: strong network, tailored fees, speed and full commitment 24/7.

Over the last 25 years we pursued our goal: guiding the Italian dashing talent and creativity in their journey to worldwide success, and advice our foreign clients in the arrangement of efficient investment conditions.

Scognamiglio International law firm was founded in 1997 and is a leader in International legal and business services in Southern Italy.

Our gradual and steady growth has enabled us to open an office in Shanghai in 2006, to create a strong presence in the US, pursuing a gradual implementation process of assistance and advisory services with regard to International Commercial Law.

We have assisted more than 400 companies and individuals, helping them to find business solutions and open new markets in over 35 Countries worldwide. The international activities are coordinated entirely in our Italian offices. When necessary benefiting from the assistance of local professionals, on the basis of consolidated and experienced professional relationships.

We handle every aspect related to the presence in the Italian market of companies involved in the field of education, such as universities and foreign schools in Italy, in energy, aviation, food, Hotel and hospitality, luxury, through our legal advice personalized both for typology and costs.

Proud of our high standards of customer satisfaction, all members of the firm are geared to an entrepreneurial mindset in order to reduce the risk of unnecessary litigation and aimed to close and address and resolve issues, both through negotiations and alternative dispute settlement. When necessary, we are also expert in litigation and arbitration proceedings,

Since 2002 we launched our “Trainee Program” with the presence of young graduates and practicing lawyers from all over the world. To date, the network of foreign trainees who have worked with us totals at about 80 international professionals, covering now key positions worldwide.

Giovanni Scognamiglio is the founding and managing partner of the Firm. He is highly regarded for his ability to find simple and effective solutions to complex matters, often avoiding costly litigations to his clients. Always available and creative business professional.