Legal Consulting in Milan: Corporate Law, Employment, Contracts and Intellectual Property

Updated June 2026 — By Studio Genise, Certified Public Accountants and Statutory Auditors

What is legal consulting

Legal consulting for companies covers all areas of business law: corporate law, contract law, employment law, intellectual property, civil litigation and commercial disputes. A solid legal advisor allows the company to prevent risks, optimize contracts, manage disputes and protect intangible assets.

Studio Genise, active in Milan since 1979, offers an integrated legal consulting service through its team of lawyers specialized in business law, working closely with the certified public accountants and labor consultants of the firm.

Areas of legal consulting at Studio Genise

Corporate law

Legal assistance in all aspects related to the life of the company:

• Drafting and modification of articles of association and bylaws;
• Shareholder agreements and patti parasociali;
• Management of shareholders' and directors' meetings;
• Directors' liability;
• Disputes between shareholders;
• Mergers, demergers and transformations;
• Coordination with corporate consulting.

Contract law and contractual advice

Drafting, review and negotiation of business contracts:

• Commercial contracts: supply, distribution, agency, franchising;
• Service contracts and consultancy;
• Confidentiality (NDA) and non-competition agreements;
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships;
• International contracts and applicable law;
• Negotiation and assistance in negotiations.

Employment law

In integration with labor consulting, Studio Genise lawyers provide assistance in:

• Disputes with employees and contractors;
• Individual and collective dismissals;
• Procedures for disciplinary actions;
• Union negotiations and corporate agreements;
• Conciliations and labor mediations;
• Assistance in court proceedings;
• Drafting of employment contracts and policies.

Intellectual property

Protection of intellectual property assets:

• Trademark registration (national, EU, international);
• Patent protection;
• Copyright and software;
• Domain name protection;
• Licensing agreements;
• Defense against infringement and counterfeiting.

Privacy and data protection

• GDPR compliance and Italian Privacy Code;
• Drafting of privacy policies and information notices;
• Designation of DPO (Data Protection Officer);
• Impact assessments (DPIA);
• Management of data breaches;
• Audit and compliance verifications.

Civil and commercial litigation

Defense and representation in:

• Commercial disputes;
• Credit recovery (judicial and extrajudicial);
• Civil liability and damages;
• Real estate disputes;
• Family and inheritance matters integrated with asset protection;
• Arbitration proceedings.

Who legal consulting is for

• Italian SMEs with ongoing legal needs;
• Start-ups and innovative companies;
• Italian subsidiaries of international groups;
• Professional firms and consulting companies;
• Companies needing contractual review;
• Companies in dispute or litigation;
• Family groups with succession and asset planning needs.

Why choose Studio Genise for legal consulting

• 40 years of experience in business and corporate law;
• Integrated team: lawyers, accountants and labor consultants under one roof;
• Multidisciplinary approach: legal, tax, accounting and labor;
• International network for cross-border operations;
• Bilingual service Italian/English;
• Preventive approach to reduce risks and disputes;
• Continuous monitoring of regulatory updates.

Frequently asked questions about legal consulting

What does corporate legal consulting cover?

Corporate law, contract law, employment law, intellectual property, privacy/GDPR, civil and commercial litigation. Studio Genise offers an integrated service combining legal, tax and accounting expertise.

Does the Studio handle international contracts?

Yes. Studio Genise drafts and negotiates international contracts in Italian and English, with attention to applicable law, jurisdiction and dispute resolution clauses.

Does Studio Genise handle disputes with employees?

Yes, in close integration with the labor consultants of the firm: disciplinary actions, dismissals, conciliations, judicial proceedings.

Does the Studio assist in trademark registration?

Yes. We support clients in national, EU and international trademark registration, monitoring and defense against infringement.

Is the Studio able to assist foreign companies?

Yes. Studio Genise has consolidated experience in assisting Italian subsidiaries of international groups and foreign clients, with bilingual Italian/English service.