Legal real estate expertise combined with international experience
Our legal team is comprised of experienced lawyers who complement each other’s skills and experience, and who ultimately provide our clients with in-depth knowledge of the residential and commercial real estate industry when purchasing Italian property. We are particularly adept at conducting real estate transactions that have a cross-border component.
Our team is fluent in Italian, English, Russian and Spanish and our offices are located in both California and central Italy, allowing our services to be available across all time zones and to assist our clients with legal matters in markets that are unfamiliar to them.
Preliminary consultation
We provide a preliminary consultation with an expert in Italian real estate law who is fluent in English or in our other languages. The consultation is designed to answer any initial questions or concerns that you have and to understand which type of service you need in order to achieve your end goal.
Your privacy and care are our priorities
Our clients’s privacy is of upmost importance when conducting international transactions. Therefore, from the moment they contact us we commit ourselves to the highest level of care and consideration. Furthermore, we ensure that we fully understand the legal system in our clients’ country of origin in order to act on our clients’ behalf to the best of our abilities.
MEET OUR TEAM
Fabrizio Permunian
REAL ESTATE EXPERT AND BUSINESS MANAGER
Fabrizio is a businessman and a dynamic leader who lives in Italy. Fabrizio is an expert in the Italian real estate market and business success and is a frequent guest speaker on talk shows. He also features in dozens of newspaper and magazine articles about real estate in Italy.
Marco Permunian
ITALIAN ATTORNEY AND REAL ESTATE EXPERT
Marco received his law degree from the University of Ferrara, Italy. He focuses on all facets of Italian real estate, tax and immigration law. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Prior to joining the company, Marco worked in New York with firms specializing in domestic and cross-border real estate transactions, commercial, intellectual property, immigration and entertainment law matters. He has also worked for one of the main realtors in New York City.
Linda Balboni
GENERAL MANAGER AND REAL ESTATE EXPERT
Linda graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature from the University of Ferrara and earned a master’s degree in Legal Translation in 2018. She developed expertise in business, marketing, taxation, and property management, working with prestigious real estate firms in Italy. Since 2020, she has assisted clients at Italian Real Estate Lawyers. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Emma Piva
REAL ESTATE EXPERT
Emma earned her Bachelor’s degree in Languages, Civilizations and Language Sciences and her Master’s degree in Comparative International Relations from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. At Italian Real Estate Lawyers, she assists international clients throughout the property purchasing process, coordinating communication between all parties and supporting complex transactions involving both private and public entities. She has also been Vice Manager of the firm for the past four years, contributing to strategic and operational decision-making. Emma speaks Italian, English, Spanish, and French.
Gaia Procopio
LEGAL CONSULTANT
Gaia earned her Law degree from the University of Ferrara in 2015 and gained experience in law firms and a notary office, developing strong expertise in real estate law. She later worked as a legal consultant for construction companies and businesses. At Italian Real Estate Lawyers, she assists clients through all stages of the purchasing process and supports the legal team. She speaks Italian, English, and Spanish.
Elena Benetti
REAL ESTATE AND VISA EXPERT
Elena earned her degree in Translation from the University “Scuola Superiore per Mediatori Linguistici” in Padua and a Master’s from the University of Pescara, specializing in legal, medical, and technical translation. Since 2021, she has assisted clients at Italian Real Estate Lawyers, managing communications and supporting every step of the purchasing process. She speaks Italian, English, and German.
Mary Ann Alibin Tomis
REAL ESTATE AND VISA EXPERT
Mary Ann grew up between the Philippines and Italy, embracing multicultural environments with empathy and creativity. She holds a degree in Languages and a Master’s in American Languages and Literatures from the University of Naples “L’Orientale.” With experience in tourism, translation, and communication, she excels in customer relations and problem-solving. She loves art, travel, and exploration.
Alexandra Munteanu
POST-SALES CONSULTANT
Originally from Teramo, Abruzzo, Alexandra specialized in Language Studies and uses her skills to assist both international and local clients. At Italian Real Estate Lawyers, she manages post-sale and rental services, coordinating with professionals and local authorities. She provides comprehensive support with utilities, taxes, renovations, and insurance. She speaks Italian, English, Romanian, and French.
Aurora Campesan
POST-SALES CONSULTANT
Aurora is one of the youngest members at Italian Real Estate Lawyers. She specialized in Language Studies, which she now uses to assist both international and local clients. She developed a strong desire to work with foreign languages thanks to many cultural exchanges completed in England and Spain. Her role at Italian Real Estate Lawyers is to facilitate the process after the sale or rental of a property by liaising between professionals and local authorities. Aurora provides a wide range of services concerning utilities, taxes, renovation works, opening bank accounts and insurance, to name a few. At IREL she also assists the administrative department, helping to organize and ensure a smooth operation of all administrative tasks.
In her free time, Aurora enjoys practicing extreme martial arts and listening to music.
Aurora is fluent in Italian, English and Spanish.
Tyra Bencivenga
REAL ESTATE AND VISA EXPERT
Tyra holds a degree in Foreign Languages and International Politics from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. She studied in France and Germany, gaining a strong international perspective. Passionate about real estate and negotiation, she has worked in multicultural environments, including the “United 2018” project with Este Municipality. Tyra is skilled in communication, teamwork, and cross-cultural relations.
Giorgia Zanardo
REAL ESTATE AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATION EXPERT
Giorgia holds certifications in English, French, and German and earned her Bachelor Degree in Linguistic Mediation for Business Internationalization from the University of Padua, subsequently specializing in Web Marketing & Digital Business. At Italian Real Estate Lawyers, she assists international clients with real estate transactions and visa procedures in Italy, offering clear guidance and steady support throughout the process. Driven by a passion for communication and digital media, she also plays an active role in the firm’s digital communication strategy. She is fluent in Italian, English, and French.
Maryam Ez Zaouia
REAL ESTATE & VISA EXPERT
Maryam obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in English Studies and Linguistics and a Master’s Degree in Foreign Applied Languages, specializing in Business, Cultures, and Media. She further enhanced her professional profile with certifications in Content Creation, Corporate Communication, and Negotiation, building a solid foundation in strategic and intercultural communication. Having grown up between multiple cultures, she brings diplomacy and precision to every professional exchange. Beyond her professional commitments, she nurtures a deep passion for traveling and discovering new cultures, continuously drawing inspiration from the diversity of people and perspectives she encounters worldwide. She is fluent in Italian, English, French, Arabic, and Spanish.
Annemarie Sǎvulescu
REAL ESTATE & VISA EXPERT
Having studied and lived in London for over a decade, Annemarie graduated from Brunel University London with an LLB in Law. At Italian Real Estate Lawyers, she assists aspiring property buyers by guiding them through every stage of the purchasing process—ensuring they always feel supported and informed. As a proud polyglot Annemarie brings a multicultural perspective and a genuine passion for communication. Outside of work, you’ll find her lost in a romance book, out on walks or exploring new places all while continuing to explore what other languages she could possibly dive into next. She is fluent in Italian, English, Spanish and Romanian.
