About us

“Law and justice are not always the same.”
– Gloria Steinem

DpD Law
National and International Legal Services
The firm began as a joint collaboration between founding Partners Silvia Pellegrini and Flavia H.M. Di Pilla, both lawyers of the Courts of Siena. DPD Law specializes in the management of cases inside and outside of the courtroom, from alternative dispute resolution through to litigation where necessary. We offer our clients legal advice bolstered by punctuality, effectiveness and a holistic approach to client care in all fields of international law, criminal law, civil law, as well as commercial and administrative law. The Firm also has an extensive network of contacts throughout Europe and South America, where it regularly intervenes in matters relating to international business law and management.  Our extensive experience in this sector offers clients advice, support and legal protection in the conduct of their business throughout Europe and South America.

News & Articles

Unincorporated Participation
1 March 2026

The society participation, according to Brazilian legislation (SCP – sociedade em conta de Participação), is a particular type of society, provided for in the Brazilian Civil Code, Articles. 991 et seq ..This type of company, is characterized by the lack of legal personality of the same, as well as exemption from any kind of formal …

The Case PETROBRAS – International Protection of Shareholders
5 June 2015

Petroleo Brasileiro SA is one of the leading oil companies in the world and one of the most important industries of Brazil. Petrobras is a Brazilian company controlled by the state – which owns 55% of the voting rights – and is involved in extraction, refining and sale of oil. The shares of Petrobras were …

Italian Citizenship by Descent
27 March 2015

The problems related to the new procedure to request residence permits Alla C.A. Redazione Progetto Melting Pot The AC Drafting Project Melting Pot Following the changes introduced by the new procedure for the request of residence permits in Italy (circular from the Ministry of the Interior of 7 December 2006) to date, we are confronted …

Unincorporated Participation
1 March 2026

The society participation, according to Brazilian legislation (SCP – sociedade em conta de Participação), is a particular type of society, provided for in the Brazilian Civil Code, Articles. 991 et seq ..This type of company, is characterized by the lack of legal personality of the same, as well as exemption from any kind of formal …

The Case PETROBRAS – International Protection of Shareholders
5 June 2015

Petroleo Brasileiro SA is one of the leading oil companies in the world and one of the most important industries of Brazil. Petrobras is a Brazilian company controlled by the state – which owns 55% of the voting rights – and is involved in extraction, refining and sale of oil. The shares of Petrobras were …