Meplaw Italy

MEPLAW Italy was founded in 2019, building upon the legacy of Studio Legale Maggesi, a well-established law firm based in Rome since the 1980s. The four founding partners of the firm are Avv. Prof. Fabio Maggesi, Managing Partner; Avv. Prof. Luigi Maggesi; Avv. Lorenzo Macchi; and Prof. Avv. Francesco Mazza.

MEPLAW Italia operates through four offices located in three major Italian cities:

Rome, with two offices — Roma Est (administrative) and Foro Traiano (operational), the latter situated in the heart of the historic center.
Milan, a strategic hub for corporate and international business.
Viareggio, home to the firm’s Shipping and Yachting Department.

Across its locations, the firm brings together four Founding Partners and a team of Associates, Consultants, and Of Counsel professionals, offering comprehensive and specialized legal expertise.

DEPARTMENTS

Meplaw Italia operates in the following areas of activity:

Web Law and New Technologies: Meplaw has a consolidated experience in web law. The firm represents a key factor for start-ups and multinationals wishing to ride the wave of opportunities given by the development of new technologies.
- Department Head: Avv. Prof. Fabio Maggesi – Managing Partner

Commercial and Corporate Law: the firm has been involved for many years in assisting companies in commercial, corporate, and contract law, assisting clients in protecting their business in order to avoid errors and pitfalls typical of domestic and cross-border transactions. Simultaneously, the firm facilitates the implementation of clients’ projects in a straightforward and cost-effective manner.
- Department Head: Avv. Prof. Fabio Maggesi – Managing Partner

Shipping and Transportation Law: The firm has been dealing with Maritime Shipping Law for several years and provides legal advice in domestic and international trade with a focus on the exchange of goods across all sectors of raw materials. Meplaw assists key players in the transport and logistics sector and especially shipowners, charterers, shipping agents, forwarders, insurance companies, shipyards, manufacturers, and suppliers.
- Department Head: Avv. Lorenzo Macchi – Founding Partner

Yachting Law: MEPLAW offers a comprehensive range of legal and corporate services specifically focused on the yachting industry.
MEPLAW consistently assists key players in the yachting industry, including shipowners, brokers, shipyards, charter and management companies, banks, and insurance companies.
- Department Head: Avv. Lorenzo Macchi – Founding Partner

Criminal Law: Thanks to the presence of academically and professionally recognized experts, Meplaw provides individuals and companies with legal advisory services in all aspects of criminal law.
- Department Head: Prof. Avv. Francesco Mazza – Founding Partner

Internationalization: For companies today, “internationalizing their business” has become essential. Therefore, Meplaw includes professionals, lawyers, and certified public accountants, qualified in various relevant jurisdictions, to assist both companies and individuals throughout the entire process of internationalization.
- Department Heads: Avv. Prof. Fabio Maggesi – Managing Partner and Avv. Lorenzo Macchi – Founding Partner

Privacy Law: The firm has been actively engaged in privacy matters for many years through a team of lawyers and consultants. Meplaw delivers comprehensive legal services in the areas of Privacy and GDPR, with a primary goal of researching, studying, and implementing new data processing and security methods that consider all aspects.
- Department Head: Avv. Alfonso Massimo Cimò – Senior Associate

Gambling, Gaming, and Skill Game Law: Meplaw specializes in gaming and betting, providing legal assistance to individuals and businesses within the realm of lawful gaming. The firm assists Italian, European, and overseas bookmakers and has been closely involved with numerous Skill Games Companies across Europe.
- Department Head: Avv. Prof. Fabio Maggesi – Managing Partner

Civil Law: Since its inception, the firm has been offering judicial and extrajudicial legal assistance to individuals and corporations in all matters related to civil law. The firm has a consolidated experience in matters of civil liability, family law, obligations as well as real rights and succession. Additionally, it represents clients during the pre-litigation phase of disputes and throughout ordinary and special judicial proceedings.
- Department Head: Avv. Annalisa Crisci – Senior Associate

Sports Law: Meplaw provides assistance to both professional and non-professional sports organizations in all matters related to sports. Additionally, the firm advises athletes on contractual, sponsorship, and partnership issues. The department collaborates closely with scouts, agents, sports clubs, and corporate managers in Italy and abroad.
- Department Head: Avv. Prof. Luigi Maggesi – Founding Partner

Innovation Law: The department focuses on addressing all initiatives within the realm of innovation. It endeavors to establish a dialogue between law and other sciences involved in the production of innovative elements, providing solutions to those who endeavor to introduce new systems, new regulations, and new methods of production.
- Department Head: Avv. Prof. Fabio Maggesi – Managing Partner

Business Networks: The department specializes in establishing national and international business networks, starting from their formation and providing legal consultancy throughout the network’s developmental stages.
- Department Head: Avv. Cristina Flati – Senior Associate

Immigration Law: The immigration department specializes in assisting and counseling both individuals and companies on issues related to their immigration status, focusing on visa, residence and work permits as well as citizenship applications.
- Department Head: Avv. Annalisa Crisci – Senior Associate

Financing and Fundraising: The Department of Financing and Fundraising helps companies and non-profit organizations to obtain funding so as to develop their projects born from their talent and experience.
- Department Head: Avv. Prof. Fabio Maggesi – Managing Partner

International Criminal Law and European Court of Human Rights: MEPLAW assists clients, either individuals or corporations, in the areas of public international law, international criminal law, extradition, human rights litigations.
- Department Head: Avv. Prof. Giovanni Chiarini – Senior Associate

National and International Adoptions: MEPLAW offers comprehensive assistance throughout the entire adoption process, from preparing and submitting the application to handling any post-adoption issues and legal risks.
- Department Head: Avv. Alessia Maria De Biase – Senior Associate

Administrative Law: The Firm provides legal assistance, both judicial and extrajudicial, in all major areas of Administrative Law. MEPLAW assists private clients and businesses in matters such as public procurement, urban planning and construction, public employment, environmental law, cultural heritage, and litigation before the Administrative Regional Courts (TAR).
- Department Head: Avv. Prof. Fabio Maggesi – Managing Partner

Tax Law: The Tax Law Department provides comprehensive legal advice and assistance to private individuals and businesses, ranging from tax planning to the management of relations with the Tax Authorities. The Firm handles all types of tax measures and acts, also intervening in the pre-litigation phase to prevent disputes and safeguard the clients’ interests.
- Department Head: Avv. Gabriele Papi – Associate

International Trade and Sanctions: The Firm assists businesses and individuals with EU and international restrictive measures, providing legal support for managing compliance risks and protecting legal interests.
- Department Head: Avv. Lorenzo Macchi – Founding Partner