The following pages describe the areas of practice and the specific competences that the professionals of this firm perform in a full cooperation with the clientsThe following pages describe the areas of practice and the specific competences that the professionals of this firm perform in a full cooperation with the clients:

I. Business Law | II. Bankruptcy and Debt Recovery
III. Intestate Succession and Estate Planning | IV. Family Law

I. Business Law

The firm, in addition to the commercial dispute, is engaged in the following related practice areas:

• valuation of companies and related business entities
• mergers and acquisitions
• reorganization and restructuring of business entities
• negotiation and renegotiation of debts
• join ventures
• franchising
• antitrust and competition law.

II. Business Law | II. Bankruptcy and Debt Recovery
III. Intestate Succession and Estate Planning | IV. Family Law

II. Bankruptcy and Debt Recovery

The firm has particular expertise in debt recovery and bankruptcy for both business entities and individuals.  In addition to assisting clients in related lawsuits, we are particularly effective in enforcement actions and composition with creditors.

Given the increase in commercial transactions within the European Union, Balla & Ciapponi has established strategic alliances with the finest European law firms in debt recovery actions throughout Europe.

In the international arena, we also collaborate with firms in the enforcement of foreign judgments in Italy.

I. Business Law | II. Bankruptcy and Debt Recovery
III. Intestate Succession and Estate Planning | IV. Family Law

III. Intestate Succession and Estate Planning

Intestate succession and estate planning is an important practice area for our firm.

We help families and businesses develop a solid asset protection strategy through traditional instruments, including trusts and the establishment of family foundations.

On this matter, we provide exacting attention to estate planning issues, such as wills, tax planning in Italy and abroad. We also provide advice and counsel to heirs and beneficiaries in the administration of the wills and estate planning documents.

Often, the firm directly assists the client in estate planning, management of administrative matters, investments and divestments, and the resolution of related tax obligations.

Because of our collective experience, the dedicated professionals of Balla & Ciapponi obtain significant results involving conflicts between heirs or between beneficiaries and in the interpretation and eventual execution of wills.

I. Business Law | II. Bankruptcy and Debt Recovery
III. Intestate Succession and Estate Planning | IV. Family Law

IV. Family Law

The Office of Balla & Ciapponi comprises a number of lawyers specialized in family law. The lawyers lend their expertise to all family-law related matters, including litigation and negotiations.

We provide legal assistance in the case of separation or divorce, as well in minor's protection and custody management.

I. Business Law | II. Bankruptcy and Debt Recovery
III. Intestate Succession and Estate Planning | IV. Family Law