When Italian litigation becomes unavoidable, you need more than someone who simply appears in court. You need a team that understands what is really at stake: property, development projects, family assets, long‑term reputations and the time you cannot afford to waste.
Govoni Law assists Italian and international clients in high‑stakes litigation before civil courts (Tribunale, Corte d’Appello, Corte di Cassazione) and administrative courts (TAR and Consiglio di Stato), with a particular focus on complex real estate disputes, public law issues, damages claims and inheritance conflicts involving significant assets.
Real estate disputes and asset protection
Real estate litigation in Italy is rarely just about one clause in a contract. It often involves planning rules, building permits, co‑ownership dynamics, condominium regulations and financing structures that all interact in the same case.
Our Firm assists clients in disputes concerning:
- acquisition and sale of high‑value properties
- hidden defects, building non‑compliance and planning irregularities
- breach or termination of preliminary and final sale contracts
- adverse possession (usucapione), boundaries and easements
- complex condominium and co‑ownership disputes
We represent clients before first‑instance civil courts (Tribunale), Courts of Appeal and, where appropriate, the Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione). The strategy is always built around one question: what outcome actually protects the asset or investment? Sometimes that means decisive litigation; in other cases it means structuring a strong position in court to negotiate a settlement that preserves value and avoids years of uncertainty.
TAR, Consiglio di Stato and public‑law litigation affecting property and projects
In Sardinia and across Italy, many key decisions for real estate and large assets depend on public authorities: municipalities, regions, superintendencies, planning and landscape bodies. When a permit is denied, a project is blocked or a sanction is imposed, the proper forum is often the TAR (Tribunale Amministrativo Regionale) and, at a higher level, the Consiglio di Stato.
We assist private clients and businesses in:
- appeals against planning and building decisions
- challenges to demolition orders and sanctions
- disputes over landscape and environmental restrictions
- tenders and public procurement affecting real estate and development
Administrative litigation requires a different mindset: tight deadlines, procedural strictness and a deep understanding of how the decision was made inside the public body. Our work combines legal analysis of the act with fact‑finding, access to administrative files and structured dialogue with institutions, to decide whether to negotiate, appeal to the TAR, or escalate to the Consiglio di Stato.
Damages claims and liability in high‑value cases
When something goes wrong around a significant asset, the real question is not only who is right, but who will effectively bear the economic consequences.
Govoni Law represents clients in claims for damages relating to:
- failed or aborted real estate transactions
- professional negligence (including technical, legal and advisory roles)
- unlawful administrative acts that have damaged property or investments
- breach of long‑term commercial agreements linked to assets
Our litigation strategy starts from a rigorous reconstruction of the facts and documents, followed by a realistic assessment of recoverable damages and enforcement prospects. We focus on building cases that are not only legally solid, but also economically meaningful for clients with substantial interests at stake.
Inheritance, large estates and family disputes
Disputes over inheritance and large family estates in Italy are often long, emotional and complex, especially when significant real estate portfolios are involved or heirs live in different countries.
We assist heirs, family offices and asset holders in:
- challenges to wills and testamentary dispositions
- actions to protect forced heirship rights and reserved shares
- judicial and negotiated division of estates including multiple properties
- management and protection of estate assets during and after litigation
Where possible, we prioritise structured negotiation to avoid court‑ordered partition that can destroy value. When litigation is necessary, we combine strict application of Italian succession rules with a pragmatic approach to asset preservation, taking into account taxes, management costs and long‑term family dynamics.
How we work in Italian litigation
Across civil and administrative courts, from Tribunale to Corte d’Appello and Corte di Cassazione, and from TAR to Consiglio di Stato, our approach is consistent:
- identify what is truly at risk (asset, project, reputation, family stability)
- map leverage points, procedural options and realistic outcomes
- choose whether to litigate, negotiate, or combine both
- maintain clear, honest communication throughout the process
We are used to working with international clients, aligning Italian court strategy with cross‑border considerations such as foreign assets, international contracts and parallel proceedings abroad.
If you are facing a dispute in Italy involving real estate, public authorities, significant damages or a large inheritance, and you want a clear view of your options before committing to litigation, you can contact us with a short description of your case and the key documents. We will assess whether and how Italian litigation can be used to protect what matters most in your situation.