The Italian government has postponed again the entry into force of Legislative Decree No. 14 dated 12 January 2019 (the "Insolvency Code"), taking into account the COVID-19 impact on the socio-economic scenario and the framework set forth by Directive (EU) 2019/1023.

By Law Decree No. 118 dated 24 August 2021 (the "Law Decree"), the Italian government has postponed the entry into force of the Insolvency Code, which provides for an in-depth reform of the Italian insolvency law.

Italy recently enacted a new insolvency code (the "New Insolvency Code"), which takes effect August 14, 2020.

Italy recently enacted a new insolvency code (the "New Insolvency Code"), which takes effect August 14, 2020.