English-speaking lawyers in Florence

Florence has hosted English and American residents for generations, and today its study abroad programmes and Tuscan property market keep that tradition alive. English-speaking lawyers in Florence work with students, art professionals and buyers of farmhouses in the Chianti hills.

Matters include study and elective residence visas, purchase of historic properties with listed building limits, holiday rental licensing, Italian succession and forced heirship, and contracts with local suppliers. An avvocato is enrolled with the Ordine degli Avvocati di Firenze. A notaio drafts and records property deeds, while your lawyer checks title and urban planning compliance.

Courts and authorities use Italian, so expect sworn translations. English-speaking lawyers in Florence will usually agree fees in writing, which is good practice for any foreign client. Students sometimes need quick help with a lease that a landlord did not register. Buyers should ask about restoration duties on older buildings. A good file also includes the codice fiscale, passport copies and proof of funds for the visa. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.