Anwaltskanzlei Thurin, Vinatzer, Zeller & Partner

Anwaltskanzlei Thurin, Vinatzer, Zeller & Partner is a law firm based in Meran (Merano) in the South Tyrol region of northern Italy. It traces its origins to 1956, when lawyer Josef Thurin founded the practice as a sole practitioner. After his death in 1990, his son Stefan Thurin took over the firm together with Karl Zeller; the practice later merged with that of Gunther Vinatzer and grew into the dynamic partnership it is today. The firm is known for its multilingual capability, working in German, Italian, English and French, which allows it to serve clients in the German-speaking and wider European context. The firm provides legal advice and representation to both companies and private individuals across practically all areas of law, including out-of-court and court representation before all Italian courts. It also has members admitted as auditors (Rechnungsprüfer) and mediators. The team consists of six lawyers, two jurists and five staff members, according to the firm's own description. Two of its lawyers regularly teach at the Institute for Italian Law at the University of Innsbruck and are active in academic work. The office is located in the centre of Meran, in the Villa Marchetti, directly opposite the public parking garage of the Kellerei Algund (Algund winery). The firm maintains a network of correspondents throughout Italy and abroad through long-standing cooperation with colleagues at home and overseas. Its website is tvzlaw.it (also reachable via tvzlaw.com).

The firm was founded in 1956 by lawyer Josef Thurin as a sole practice in Meran, South Tyrol. Josef Thurin led the firm until his death in 1990. After his passing, his son Stefan Thurin, together with Karl Zeller, took over the practice. At a later stage, the firm merged with the practice of Gunther Vinatzer, expanding its team and capabilities. This merger created the partnership that continues today under the name Thurin, Vinatzer, Zeller & Partner. The firm describes itself as a dynamic working community (Arbeitsgemeinschaft) that has grown over the decades. Today it employs six lawyers, two jurists and five staff members. It has built a reputation for multilingual legal services, with German as the mother tongue of many of its lawyers, perfect command of Italian, and good knowledge of English and French. Two of its lawyers teach regularly at the Institute for Italian Law at the University of Innsbruck and engage in academic research. The firm maintains active professional relationships with colleagues in German-speaking and other European countries, and has numerous correspondents throughout Italy and beyond. Its office is located in the centre of Meran, in the Villa Marchetti, opposite the public parking garage of the Kellerei Algund.

• 1990

  After the death of Josef Thurin, his son Stefan Thurin and Karl Zeller take over the firm.

• 1956

  Josef Thurin founds the law firm as a sole practice in Meran.

• The firm merges with the practice of Gunther Vinatzer, expanding its team.

A traditional yet dynamic South Tyrolean law firm combining long-standing local experience with multilingual, cross-border legal expertise.

• Legal advice and representation

  Comprehensive legal advice and out-of-court and court representation before all Italian courts for companies and private individuals.

• Auditing services

  The firm is also admitted as auditors (Rechnungsprüfer).

• Mediation

  The firm is admitted as mediators.

1. 1Rechtsanwalt Südtirol - Anwaltssozietät Thurin, Zeller & Partnertvzlaw.com
2. 2Anwaltskanzlei Thurin, Vinatzer, Zeller & Partner - Wikidatawikidata.org