Legal and
Institutional Expertise
in Sicily
Founded in 2004 and based in Catania, Sicily, our boutique law firm, led by Avv. Alessandro P. Leonardi, focuses on Italian Administrative and Tax Law, providing legal assistance, policy consultancy and policy design support to individuals, companies, and public institutions in their dealings with the Italian legal and governmental system.
Alongside legal practice, Avv. Leonardi provides international audiences with independent analysis on contemporary Sicily through ongoing research and the Sicily Insight editorial project, supporting informed engagement with the island’s economic and institutional environment.
We assist international clients and investors operating or investing in Sicily in matters relating to business activities, property transactions, disputes, and relations with public authorities. Remote assistance is available whenever physical presence is not required.
We also support Sicilian individuals, companies, and institutions in their international development and cross-cultural cooperation projects, assisting organisations in building international opportunities while preserving their identity and local roots.
Practices and Services
Legal Services
Specializing in Italian Administrative and Tax Law, providing legal assistance, policy design and legal fact-checking services to individuals, companies, public institutions and NGOs in dealings with public authorities, business operations, investments, property matters and litigation across Sicily and Italy, including support for international clients and investors.
International Advisory
Providing international and territorial advisory services supporting institutions, organizations and territories in investment attraction, international positioning, cross-cultural cooperation and city diplomacy, while counteracting stereotypes and strengthening cultural identity and reputation through research-based and policy-oriented strategies connecting Sicily with global partners.
Approach
Applying the Triskeles Method© through an integrated approach combining legal expertise, policy design, capacity-building and research and learning environments to support sustainable governance, institutional strengthening and territorial development strategies, assisting public institutions, organizations and international partners in addressing complex legal, policy and cross-cultural challenges, including long-term scientific and advisory cooperation with Universities, Research Center and NGOs.
Sicily Insight
Providing a continuous research and in-depth analysis platform in blog form exploring the legal, economic, policy and cultural dynamics shaping Sicily’s development and international engagement, grounded in the Island’s history and authentic cultural identity, counteracting stereotypes and supporting informed dialogue among institutions, businesses, researchers and global audiences interested in Sicily.