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Italy: Lawyer's contract void without mediation instruction

Mediation, international arbitration

Italy: Lawyer's contract void without mediation instruction

As the Court of Cassation ruled in its decision of 7.12.2022 (35971/22), the lawyer is obliged to inform the client about the possibility of mediation, even if it is not compulsory. If the lawyer fails to inform the client, the retainer agreement is void.