Areas of Practice

Studio Legale Malimpensa has extensive preparation and experience in the following fields of law, practicing each both in and out of court:

Corporate and Commercial Law

Corporate and Commercial Law

Corporate and commercial law

We advise on the incorporation of companies, including innovative start-ups, drawing up and updating documents such as articles of association and shareholder agreements, corporate mandates, procedures and internal regulations, and guarantee day-to-day and ongoing consultancy for companies, directors, statutory auditors and shareholders regarding all aspects of corporate compliance. We draw on our consolidated experience and expertise to assist clients in extraordinary transactions, including the acquisition of companies, businesses and branches, as well as preliminary due diligence tasks, and special projects such as network contracts or the adoption of earmarked assets. A pragmatic approach allows us to propose efficiency-enhancing tools based on corporate best practices that offer our clients real added value.

We have gained extensive experience in assistance and consultancy in disputes between shareholders, disputes over shareholder resolutions, liability actions against directors and statutory auditors, liability actions against parent companies, proceedings pursuant to Article 2409 of the Civil Code, compensation lawsuits for abuse of a dominant position and disputes regarding M&A contracts, among others.

We also draw up and negotiate national and international business contracts such as agency, distribution, outsourcing and franchising agreements, licensing agreements, sales, provision and supply agreements, service contracts, non-compete agreements and NDAs.

Civil and Contract Law

Civil and contract law

We have acquired significant experience in assisting and advising our clients on matters of civil and contract law, guaranteeing complete support for the drafting and negotiating of national and international contracts. We offer expert consultancy and legal advice on civil and commercial matters. We deal with all issues related to breach of contract and damage compensation, both in and out of court. We also handle the division of assets, termination due to infringement, legal action for compensation and insurance contracts; contracts for the purchase and sale of goods and the supply of services; procurement contracts; and sponsorship, collaboration and consultancy contracts.

Civil and Contract Law

Insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings

Insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings

Insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings

We provide assistance and consultancy in bankruptcy proceedings; assistance in the preparation of recovery plans, restructuring agreements, composition with creditors and post-bankruptcy arrangements; assistance and consultancy to support bankruptcy proceedings, with regard to both liability actions and the formulation of legal opinions and assistance in disputes regarding claw-back, compensation and contractual actions. When assisting insolvent companies, we work to identify the most suitable crisis management tools and develop the most efficient contractual or judicial solutions. When assisting creditors, we focus on identifying the most effective tools to achieve the best possible satisfaction of creditors’ claims in negotiations or insolvency proceedings.

Litigation, arbitration and ADR

Litigation, arbitration and ADR

We offer individuals, industrial companies, entities, associations and investment funds consultancy and assistance in pre-litigation and litigation phases before judiciaries of all levels, as well as in national or international arbitrations.

In litigation proceedings, we always start with a detailed analysis to identify the best possible strategy for the client, illustrating the risks, advantages, costs and benefits with the utmost transparency. This allows our clients to consciously evaluate the advised legal strategy and the various solutions available, based on our suggestion of those most appropriate for the efficient management and eventual resolution of the dispute.

Litigation, arbitration and ADR

Labour Law

Labour Law

Labour law

Over the years, we have developed specific skills in managing personnel and relationships with directors and top management, which include the drafting of employment contracts, non-compete agreements and stability pacts. We assist in the management of employment relationships, also by defining and implementing disciplinary codes, incentive plans, remuneration and welfare policies within the company.

We provide assistance for clients in litigation and pre-litigation matters and disciplinary proceedings, such as the application of disciplinary measures, individual dismissals, judgements relating to appeals against dismissal, requests for higher level job classification and pay differences, claims for subordinate employment status by persons working under other conditions, or compensation claims for damages as a result of injury, biological injury, and mobbing in cases concerning anti-union conduct pursuant to Article 28 of the Workers’ Statute. We also have experience in handling labour law and trade union issues in cases of M&A transactions or insolvency proceedings.

Risk management and corporate compliance

Risk management and corporate compliance

The firm offers consultancy and assistance on legal aspects related to the drafting, implementation and updating of procedures and organisation models pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001, advising Supervisory Bodies, or directly assuming such role. We also assist clients by drafting and supporting the implementation of ethical and disciplinary codes. Our expertise in risk management and compliance allows us to offer clients consultancy in the field of privacy and data processing in accordance with European Regulation No. 2016/679.

Risk management and corporate compliance

Intellectual property law

Intellectual property law

Intellectual property law

We have gained significant experience in the protection of trademarks, patents, models, designs and know-how, guaranteeing consultancy and assistance with regard to all related rights. Based on our solid expertise, we also work to protect all types of intellectual property (literary, musical, cinematographic, photographic as well as architectural works, with specific reference to the concept and layout of shops and restaurants), offering our clients assistance and advice on all issues relating to copyright and related rights.

We draw up and negotiate all types of IP contracts on a daily basis, concerning everything from licence agreements, the acquisition or sale of trademarks, patents, models, designs, copyrights and know-how, to production, co-production, recording and distribution.

We also provide assistance in litigation related to the ownership, validity or counterfeiting of securities.

By collaborating with dedicated professionals, we can guarantee our clients complete assistance, including for the filing and registration of trademarks, patents, models and designs.

The Law Firm Malimpensa

Studio Legale Malimpensa also works in synergy with highly qualified professionals and consultants, whose contribution allows us to implement an interdisciplinary approach based on the best technical support, and thus offer our clients a complete and integrated service in every area and respect.

The Malimpensa Law firm

Palazzo Vittoria – Piazza Cinque Giornate 10, 20129 Milan

Phone: + 39 02 55180705
Email: studiolegale@malimpensa.com

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Avv. Eulalia Malimpensa

Founding & Managing Partner

Eulalia has gained specific expertise in civil, commercial, corporate, bankruptcy and insolvency, industrial and labour law, which she applies in both litigation and out-of-court proceedings.

Eulalia is an expert in ordinary judicial proceedings concerning issues of a civil, commercial, corporate, industrial, bankruptcy and labour-related nature. She also offers expertise in ADR and national and international arbitration, whether ad hoc or administered, as well as in mediation, conciliation and assisted negotiation procedures.

She provides professional assistance and consultancy to companies and industrial groups in her main areas of specialisation, in relation to national and international contracts, corporate governance and risk management.

As a member of Supervisory Bodies and Boards of Directors, she makes an independent professional contribution to the companies that place their trust in her work.

Since the start of her career, Eulalia has pursued extensive research and publishing activities alongside her legal work. Shortly after graduating, she was appointed Honorary Fellow in Commercial Law at the Cattolica University of Milan, a post she still holds, and has authored numerous academic publications.

Eulalia graduated thanks to an experimental thesis in commercial law entitled “Le azioni dematerializzate” (Uncertificated Shares), under the distinguished professor Giovanni Emanuele Colombo. She was admitted to the bar in 2006 and has worked as a Barrister for the Court of Cassation since 2019. She has acquired a sound understanding of civil and corporate issues, also thanks to Professor Colombo, consolidated over the years through her work for well-established practices and leading foreign firms in the English-speaking world, where her personal skills have been enhanced by international practice.

A native Italian speaker, she is fluent in English, German and French.

Avv. Elisa Marsotto

Partner

Elisa’s main areas of expertise are civil and contractual matters, commercial and corporate law, with a particular focus on intellectual property law.

She is also an expert in compliance and data protection. She is a Privacy Officer certified by Federprivacy.

Elisa has gained extensive experience and expertise in corporate advisory, with established competence in assisting Italian companies operating both nationally and internationally, primarily focusing on the drafting and negotiation of contracts in her main areas of practice as well as the preparation and updating of compliance models.

She graduated from the Faculty of Law of the University of Trento with a European and transnational specialization, and a thesis in corporate law entitled “Fusioni transfrontaliere e tutela dei creditori” (Cross-border Mergers and Creditor Protection).

She attended the National School of Specialization for Corporate Lawyers (AIGI) in Milan, obtaining the relevant diploma in 2011. In 2017, she also earned a Master’s degree in Industrial Property Law from Altalex and, in 2024, a Master’s programme in “Artificial Intelligence and Law” from Giuffré Francis Lefebvre.

A native Italian speaker, she is fluent in English and German.

Avv. Amalia Buzura

Of Counsel

Criminal Defense Attorney. PhD in Criminal Procedure Law.

Amalia provides both judicial and out-of-court legal assistance in criminal law matters, representing individuals and legal entities. She also advises on the administrative liability of legal entities arising from criminal offenses pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 231/2001.

She cooperates with Malimpensa Law Firm, providing specialized criminal law support through legal advice and opinions, primarily in the field of corporate criminal law and Legislative Decree No. 231/2001.

After earning her Master’s Degree in Law cum laude, Amalia obtained a PhD cum laude in Criminal Procedure Law under the supervision of Prof. Avv. Oliviero Mazza. She also serves as a research fellow (“cultore della materia”) in the same field.

She is the author of several peer-reviewed publications, including contributions published in top-tier (Class A) academic journals.

A native Italian speaker, she is fluent in Romanian and English.

Avv. Silvia Calaresu

Associate

Civil lawyer, she collaborates with the Malimpensa law firm in the areas of civil, commercial and contract law.

She has practised law with leading national and international law firms, gaining experience in civil, commercial and industrial law both in court and out of court.

She acted as in-house counsel first for a multinational chemical company and then for a company operating in the development of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources.

Within the companies, reporting directly to the managing director, she has been involved in drafting, reviewing and managing commercial contracts, drafting opinions, coordinating the activities of external consultants and supervising domestic litigation, supporting the divisions for all legal matters pertaining to the companies.

She graduated cum laude in law at the University of Milan with a thesis in commercial law on “International mergers of SpAs”.

A native Italian speaker, she is fluent in English and French.

Avv. Maria Chiara Castoldi

Of Counsel

Maria Chiara is a civil lawyer focusing on civil and commercial law.

Passionate about the law and committed to academic study, after being admitted to the bar she simultaneously pursued notarial training by attending the Viggiani Notarial School. She is therefore dedicating her practice to advanced legal research in commercial, real estate, and succession law.

Maria Chiara completed an internship at the Specialised Business Section and Section IV of the Court of Milan.

She graduated from the University of Milan with a thesis in bankruptcy law entitled “Rapporti tra revocatoria e accertamento del passivo” (Ties between claw-back action and assessment of liabilities).

A native Italian speaker, she is fluent in English.

Avv. Roberta Cremona

Of Counsel

Roberta Cremona is a civil lawyer who deals with litigation and consultancy in the fields of obligations and contracts, civil liability, real estate and property rights, inheritances, commercial, banking and financial law.

Thanks to her work at well-established and international law firms, she gained comprehensive training and experience in judicial and out of court practice, consolidating her extensive preparation in assisting national and foreign clients. Her subsequent freelance practice allowed her to further shape and refine her professional skills.

Roberta Cremona has twenty years of experience in civil law matters and a high level of technical and legal expertise.

She graduated from the University of Milan with a thesis in commercial law entitled “I Profili civilistici dei contratti derivati di credito” (The civil-law aspects of credit derivative contracts), under supervisor Prof. Jaeger.

A native Italian speaker, she is fluent in English and French.

Avv. Marco Galli

Associate

Marco is collaborating with Malimpensa Law Firm, focusing both on litigation (including ADR proceedings) and consultancy, particularly in civil, commercial and contractual matters.

During his previous professional experience in leading Milanese law firms, Marco gained solid experience in litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), assisting leading multinationals and corporate groups in civil disputes. He has also dealt with contractual matters.

He graduated in Law from the University of Milan with a thesis on privacy law related to Data Protection Officer: aspects and observations.

A native Italian speaker, he is fluent in English.

Avv. Raffaele Ingrassia

Of Counsel

Raffaele Ingrassia chiefly works in the field of labour law, with particular regard to industrial and trade union relations. He has acquired specific expertise and considerable judicial and extra-judicial experience in labour and social security law (including drafting of contracts for employed and outsourced workers, judicial litigation, administrative appeals against organisations, personnel management, trade union negotiations, individual and collective dismissals, transfer of enterprises and tender changes, workplace injuries and criminal labour law).

He is author of the blog Avvocato Raffaele Ingrassia Diritto del Lavoro (Attorney Raffaele Ingrassia, Labour Law) (http://avvingrassiadirittolavoro.blogspot.com).

Raffaele Ingrassia earned his law degree from the University of Milan with a thesis in labour law and has specialised in this area since the beginning of his legal career.

A native Italian speaker, he is fluent in English.

Avv. Marialetizia Muti

Associate

Marialetizia is collaborating with Malimpensa Law Firm, providing out-of-court legal advice in her areas of expertise, particularly focusing on corporate and M&A matters, as well as in commercial and contractual matters, both at national and international level.

She has previously practiced her professional activity at leading Italian law firms based in Milan, gaining significant experience in corporate and M&A consultancy, business taxation and anti-money laundering compliance.

She graduated cum laude in Law from the University of Pisa, with a dissertation in International Trade Law related to Public Procurement as a Non-Tariff Barrier in International Trade Law.

A native Italian speaker, she is fluent in English, and French.

Avv. Assunta (Susanna) Varchetta

Associate

Susanna concentrates her practice on the main areas of practice of the Firm with versatility, both in out of court consultancy — with particular expertise in commercial law, obligations, contracts and property rights — and in judicial matters, with focus on commercial and corporate proceedings, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

She joined Malimpensa Law Firm, after a first experience in law firms based in Milan.

Susanna graduated from Bocconi University in Milan.

Following her law degree, she further developed her legal training over a two-year period through an intensive programme of legal study, while simultaneously completing her traineeship at the Milan Court.

A native Italian speaker, she is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dott.ssa Cristina Villa

Trainee

Cristina joined Malimpensa Law Firm, doing her legal internship widely, focusing mainly on legal

research and cross-disciplinary training in all areas of the Firm’s practice, with special focus on civil and commercial law and contractual matters. In the corporate practice, Cristina mainly deals with due diligence and corporate secretarial activities.

She graduated from the Cattolica University of Milan discussing a thesis in Comparative Private Law related to Comparative Analysis of Digital Inheritance.

Cristina also attends the Law School at Milan Bar Association.

A native Italian speaker, she is fluent in English.

Dott.ssa Carla Zoppi

Law graduate Carla Zoppi supports our Law Firm with all general administrative and secretarial duties.