It is one of the most famous law firms in Italy dealing in international trade law. Founded in Bologna in 1998, it is a leading consulting law firm that specialises in international corporate law for Eastern Europe. The firm consists of 50 lawyers who are among the most successful in Italy and abroad. Mr. De Capua was also the first Italian lawyer to have opened a law firm in Iran and Libya. He operates in Hungary, Romania and Serbia through joint-ventures. Antonio de Capua is president of the Italo-Libyan Chamber of Commerce.