About Us
Our association
Who we are
The Consiglio per la Difesa del Diritto di Cittadinanza Italiana or CDDCI is a nonprofit legal advocacy group dedicated to defending the right to Italian citizenship by descent. In the face of restrictive reforms, we unite a network of committed lawyers—experts in civil, immigration, international, and constitutional law—to take coordinated legal action and promote systemic change. Our team includes voices like Gianni Dell’Aiuto, Marco Bartoli, Raffaella Negrini, and others who bring decades of experience and a shared mission: to uphold the principle that heritage is a right, not a privilege. Through legal challenges, institutional engagement, and public awareness, we stand for justice, inclusion, and the continuity of Italy’s global legacy.
“Ancestry without citizenship is identity denied.
Citizenship without advocacy is a right at risk”
Gianni Dell’Aiuto
Avvocato
Gianni Dell’Aiuto is an Italian lawyer with a deep understanding of civil, immigration, commercial, and international law.
He is the founder of Dell’Aiuto Law Firm as well as co-founder of PortaleItaly in Rome and serves as Of Counsel for Ascheri Group. A certified Data Protection Officer, he advises companies on compliance and internationalization strategies. He has been a legal consultant for the Taipei Representative Office in Italy since 1995 and for the Embassy of Taiwan to the Holy See since 1997. Dell’Aiuto is the author of Homo Googlis and L’Avvocato d’Impresa 6.0, exploring digital identity and the evolving role of legal professionals. He teaches international law and digital communication at Campus CIELS and other institutions. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, he has practiced law in Panama and is a member of the Privacy Commission of the Rome Bar Association
Marco Bartoli
Avvocato
Lawyer based in Lucca, he has been practicing since 2001 with a specialization in civil, real estate, and tax law. I provide qualified legal advice and assistance in real estate transactions, with a particular focus on the purchase, sale, and rental of properties, including judicial auctions. My clients include both Italian and foreign individuals, whom I support throughout all extrajudicial (real estate investments, due diligence, and contract drafting) and judicial phases.
For the Property Owners Association – Confedilizia, I serve as Deputy Vice President for the Province of Lucca, accredited consultant with the National Tax Coordination, and provincial delegate for the oversight of lease agreements and the issuance of related certifications.
I also act as legal advisor and training coordinator for a national network of real estate agencies, overseeing the ongoing professional development of industry professionals on legal, fiscal, and contractual matters related to the Italian real estate market.
Cesidio Cavaioli
Avvocato
Cesidio Cavaioli from Colleferro, member of the Velletri Bar Association, admitted to practice before the Court of Cassation. Civil and family lawyer.
Legal representative for public entities and companies.
Tiziana Costarella
Avvocato
I have been practicing as a lawyer for a decade, primarily focusing on corporate law and military law.
I currently serve as the Regional Delegate for Calabria for the Italian Women Lawyers Association and am completing my certification as a RAM – Reputation Audit Manager within the national project ITALIA VIRTUTE.
I am a Professional Partner of Il Sole 24 Ore, a founding member of the Association of Business Economists and Lawyers, and a national board member of AIACE – the Italian Association for European Consumer Assistance.
I am also a member of the European Study Center. I write specialized articles for various legal journals and work on both national and European project development.
John Giuliattini
Avvocato
Giuliattini John is an experienced Italian tax lawyer based in Florence, specializing in complex tax litigation and advisory services. With a reputation for precision and a client-focused approach, he supports both individuals and businesses in navigating Italian tax regulations.
He is the founder of Studio Giuliattini Rag. John, located at Via di Rusciano 48 in Florence, where he provides tailored legal counsel on tax planning, compliance, and dispute resolution.
Rosa Lanziello
Avvocato
I am Rosa Lanziello, a practicing lawyer throughout the Italian territory. I have gained experience in civil, labor, and commercial law, committing to provide strategic solutions in both extrajudicial and judicial matters for individuals and companies.
I offer legal advice on the establishment and start-up of commercial activities in Italy, providing comprehensive assistance to foreign clients wishing to settle and operate in the country.
I also provide support in the real estate sector for the purchase, sale, and renovation of properties, thanks to collaborations with other professionals such as architects, engineers, and accountants
Antonio Martinelli
Avvocato
Antonio Martinelli is an experienced Italian lawyer with a strong focus on tax and administrative law, as well as the protection of individual rights at both national and international levels.
He is a partner at Studio Legale SBM (Sticca Biagi Martinelli) in Rome, where he offers legal consulting and representation to individuals, companies, and public entities. He regularly appears before all levels of the Italian judiciary, including the Court of Cassation and Constitutional Court.
Antonio holds a Law degree from the University of Siena and has completed advanced training in international tax law (LUISS Management) and auditing (Arthur Andersen). He also gained early legal experience during a traineeship at Philips’ legal office. He speaks Italian, French, and basic English.
Raffaella Negrini
Avvocato
Attorney Raffaella Negrini has been practicing civil law for over twenty-five years, assisting private individuals, companies, and condominium associations.
She graduated in Commercial Law from the University of Rome – La Sapienza – and immediately pursued a career in private practice as both a professional and personal goal. She has been a member of the Rome Bar Association since 2001, having passed the qualifying exam there.
She currently focuses primarily on civil law in various areas: family law, condominium and real estate law, leases, contracts and evictions, civil liability (both contractual and non-contractual), healthcare liability, insurance, and compensation claims—including the protection of credit rights at all stages.
Lorenzo Rizzuto
Avvocato
Attorney Lorenzo Rizzuto, founder of the Rizzuto Law Firm based in Castelvetrano and Rome. Since my trainee years, I have deepened my professional knowledge in the fields of civil and criminal law.
As a civil lawyer, I have personally handled several immigration law cases, particularly concerning the recognition of Italian citizenship.
In general, I can say that I have tested my defense strategies and legislative expertise in a wide variety of contexts.
Andrea Sticca
Avvocato
Founder of his law firm, established in 1996 with offices in Rome and Venice. Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court and other Higher Jurisdictions, he provides litigation and advisory services in labour, civil, and administrative law, assisting public bodies, companies, and individuals.
He has strong experience in employment litigation—both public and private—and works with leading national trade unions. He has represented employees of Ministries, Local Authorities, and International Organizations, contributing to the negotiation of collective agreements and protection of contractual rights.
He advises on organizational models under Legislative Decree 231 and copyright law, and supports family law associations in separation and divorce matters. He is listed among the Arbitrators of the Rome Bar Council.
Iole Struzziero
Avvocato
Founder of her practice and admitted to the Milan Bar, Iole provides litigation and advisory services in consumer debt restructuring, over-indebtedness relief, and related civil matters under Legislative Decree 14/2019 and subsequent regulations. Serving individuals and families, she assists clients through crisis composition procedures—drafting feasibility plans, negotiating with creditors, and coordinating with appointed administrators—to balance creditor repayment with a viable path to financial recovery.
Alessandra Zorzi
Avvocato
Alessandra Zorzi has been a lawyer since 2019; since her years of legal practice she has begun to be passionate about family law, including both separation and divorce proceedings, but above all those concerning the protection of the interests of minor children and their custody.
To date she continues to deal with family law and is a member of the National Association of Italian Family Lawyers. She is co-author of the work “Affidamento paritatario dei minori”, published on May 3, 2024.
In addition to family law, Avv. Zorzi deals with condominium law which concerns all the legal rules that regulate the life and administration of the condominium, which includes those related to the ownership of common parts, the distribution of expenses, the use of shared spaces and the resolution of conflicts between condominiums”