Foreign companies have begun investing in Italian businesses with a vengeance. Chiomenti’s Massimiliano Nitti documents the recent developments

New signs of deal life have emerged with respect to direct foreign investment in Italian businesses. Recent developments involving small to largescale foreign investment suggest that the appeal of Italy for direct foreign investment is increasing. The financial crisis has brought to light the resilience of Italian companies due in part to the stability of the national credit market but also to the competitiveness and inventiveness of Italian entrepreneurs.