There is a wide range of contracts specific to the real estate sector. For example, there are preliminary binding contracts which buyers and sellers enter into before a final deed of sale contract is signed. Lease agreements also vary widely depending on the needs of the parties and the type of real estate asset involved (residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural etc.).

Contracts can also protect a person against abuse committed by third parties – for example, the contracts that regulate the exploitation of intellectual property rights.

The PFL team has extensive knowledge and experience advising on distribution agreements in Italy, in Europe as well as internationally. For international contracts extra care is always taken to take into consideration in relation to the regulations of foreign jurisdictions in order to always be in full compliance with their laws.

Our lawyers are well versed in drafting partnership contracts between companies and/or professionals which wish to enter into joint ventures. The goal is to agree on the rights and duties of each party, setting goals, defining various phases of a project – as well as outlining the necessary resources and their organization.

Procurement contracts grant an entity the right to carry out a certain type of work – for example the construction of a building or IT / software programming and updates. These types of contracts must include the contractor’s obligations, any cash considerations, and the milestones to be reached and when to ensure the undertaking is completed on time and within budget. Procurement contracts also provide that subcontractors can be engaged for certain tasks when required.

Our legal team also provides counsel on contracts for regulated activities such as those required by professionals operating in the medical and healthcare industries.