LCA Studio Legale > Genoa, Italy > Firm Profile

LCA Studio Legale
GENOVA – Via XX
Settembre 31/6
Italy

Italy > Industry focus: Food Tier 1

LCA Studio Legale contains a dedicated food and beverage department that advises national and multinational food companies and agribusinesses. The firm is widely specialised in the industry, advising on production regulations, food safety, geographical indications, acquisitions, labelling and advertising as well as taxation. With offices now in Rome as well as Milan, the firm has extended its reach. Nicola Lucifero heads the food law department,  advising clients on competition, IP and consumer protection matters relating to the food industry.

Practice head(s):

Nicola Lucifero

Testimonials

‘The team is led by Nicola Lucifero, who is a real Master of the topic and has knowledge through different countries and jurisdictions.’

‘Nicola Lucifero is an outstanding food-lawyer. He will provide clear answers and underline the potential risks and benefits of every choice the management could take.’

‘The team has extensive and deep knowledge of the industry with up to date information about legislative and market evolution and possible outcomes in business terms.’

Key clients

3B Latte S.r.l.

Artsana S.p.A.

Biscuits Bouvard S.A.S

Bonduelle Italia S.r.l.

Consorzio Agrario Terrepadane

Deebee’s Organics Inc.

Del Monte Italy S.r.l.

Distilleria Deta S.r.l.

Fitimex S.p.A.

Heinz Italia Spa

Italian Private Opportunities S.p.A.

Pinsami S.r.l.

Qodeup S.r.l.

Soc. Coop. Huerta Gama

Società Agricola Halaesa S.r.l.

Spreafico Francesco & Fratelli S.p.A.

Swiss Filling and Packaging

TooA S.r.l.

Vitabay CV

Work highlights

  • Advised dairy products company 3B Latte and its shareholders on the sale of the entire capital of 3B Latte to Gennaro Auricchio S.p.A.
  • Advised TooA S.r.l. on food labeling compliance for the ice-cream and topping labels under applicable law and the requirements needed for export to the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and France.
  • Assisting Artsana S.p.A. with the drafting of franchise agreements for Chicco’s stores, implementing the regulations on the transfer of agricultural and food products into its business structure, in accordance with the Legislative Decree No. 198/2021.

Italy > Genoa: leading firms Tier 2

LCA Studio Legale’s Genoa office has a broad advisory practice, with strong activity in shipping, logistics, M&A and capital markets. Benedetto Lonato specialises in domestic and cross-border matters in the fields of M&A, private equity, capital markets and commercial law. Davide Magnolia focuses his work on shipping and transportation law, advising on contentious and non-contentious dry and wet maritime mandates, while Riccardo Massimilla has expertise in private and public investments relating to start-ups and SMEs.

Practice head(s):

Benedetto Lonato; Davide Magnolia; Riccardo Massimilla

Testimonials

‘The team is close-knit and all the lawyers dedicated to our role to date are very competent.’

‘The associates guarantee excellent performance.’

‘The attributes of competence, reliability and, last but not least, great sensitivity in human relationships are absolutely recognisable qualities.’

Key clients

Allseas Global Project Logistics Limited

Arim Holding SA

Arras Group S.p.A.

Azimut / Microtech SPA

Bikeflip S.r.l.

Cigisped S.r.l. (Cigisped Group)

Canarbino group, AXPO SPA – Energia Pulita S.r.l.

CBC Holding, Riccardo Donelli, Federico Figini

CNAN Med

Impresoft S.p.A.

Jobson Italia S.p.a.

MIT SIM S.p.A.

Noisefeed S.r.l.

Ta-daan S.r.l.

Xenon Fidec

Fondo per la Decarbonizzazione e l’Economia Circolare Sca Sicav

Raif

Work highlights

  • Assisted Cigisped S.r.l. (Cigisped Group) in multiple proceedings pending in Panama City regarding a total loss of a luxury yacht worth €65 million in which the liability insurance was capped at €5 million.
  • Acted for top management and operating shareholders of Everton Spa in the €57 million sale of the company to Clessidra Private Equity Sgr.
  • Advising MIT SIM, as global coordinator and Euronext Growth Advisor, on the IPO process of RedFish LongTerm Capital S.p.A.

Italy > Shipping Tier 2

With 'deep knowledge of the shipping industry', LCA Studio Legale's team routinely acts for carriers, sub-carriers, insurance companies, freight forwarders, shipowners, shipyards, and port operators. A 'great expert in international and national maritime laws and regulations', practice head Davide Magnolia has extensive experience in significant cargo claims, charter party disputes, arrests, collisions, and sales and purchase of ships, as well as yachting sector and port law expertise. Providing key support, recently promoted partner Giacomo Falsetta advises on maritime and intermodal transport law, along with port, insurance and international trade law.

Practice head(s):

Davide Magnolia

Other key lawyers:

Giacomo Falsetta; Carlo Solari

Testimonials

‘Strongly recommended for the great professionalism and efficiency of its lawyers. Great knowledge of every sector of trade and industry.

The plus is definitively the speed in providing always very professional and factual feedback.’

Their assistance and knowledge are amazing and they always give the right suggestions.

Deep knowledge of the shipping industry, a collaborative team, and high levels of partner responsiveness.

Davide Magnolia is appreciated a lot for his availability and the fact that clients can ask him about anything.

Davide Magnolia is a great expert in international and national maritime laws and regulations.

Davide Magnolia is one of the best consultants around.’

Davide Magnolia – a partner with knowledge and experience beyond his years. Always available, on top of the detail, and a leading industry figure in shipping and maritime litigation.

Key clients

Allseas Global Project Logistics Limited

Arim Holding SA

Bizzi & Partners S.p.A.

Cigisped Group

CMA CGM Italy S.r.l.

CNAN Med

Daxel Italy Srl

Eurogate Tanger Morocco

Rif Line S.p.A.

Acciai Vender S.p.a.

IFL Spedizioni S.p.a. (De Georgio Group)

Jobson Italia S.p.A.

La Spezia Container Terminal S.p.A. (Contship Italia Group)

Marcegaglia Group

Massenza Drilling Rigs S.r.l.

Medcenter Container Terminal S.p.A. (MSC Group)

Oceanogate S.p.A.

Pantaenius Gmbh

Savona Terminal Auto S.r.l. (part of Grimaldi Group)

Steinweg Handelsweem VV

Tarros Group

Terminal Darsena Toscana S.r.l.

Thermocar S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Acting for Allseas Global Project Logistics in resolving a €23m charterparty dispute involving the seizure of a chartered vessel.
  • Representing Cigisped S.r.l. in multi-jurisdictional litigation, following the €65m catastrophic loss of a yacht during unloading in Panama City.
  • Representing two ports defending catastrophic losses involving yachts, arising from severe storms in 2018.

Italy > Capital markets: Equity Tier 3

LCA Studio Legale’s practice handles mid-market and upper-market ECM mandates, including IPOs, share buy-back schemes and dual listings. The team is co-led by IPO specialist Benedetto Lonato and Andrea Messuti, who advises tech and growth-stage companies on capital markets matters. In January 2023, the firm hired Andrea Marani, Gianni & Origoni’s former financial markets practice co-head. Marani’s arrival extends the firm’s IPO capabilities to cover the Milan Borsa’s main list.

Practice head(s):

Benedetto Lonato; Andrea Messuti

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Eprcomunicazione S.p.A. Società Benefit

FOS S.p.A.

H-Farm S.p.A.

IDNTT SA

Nusco S.p.A.

Planetel S.p.A.

Racing Force S.p.A.

MIT SIM S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Advising IMD, a medical devices company, and Banca Akros, as global coordinator, on IMD’s July 2023 IPO of its shares on Euronext Growth Milan.
  • Acted, as sole legal counsel, on the dual listing process concerning the admission of Racing Force’s shares to Euronext Growth Paris.
  • Assisted Abitare In, a residential developer in Milan that is listed on the Euronext Milan – STAR Segment, with the preparation and approval of its €20m corporate share buy-back programme.

Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

LCA Studio Legale’s M&A practice consistently advises on major deals in Italy, along with cross-border transactions. The department is notably active in the energy, infrastructure, fashion, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, technology, and telecoms sectors. Daniele Bonvicini and Vittorio Turinetti di Priero co-lead the group, which includes Leah Dunlop and Antonio Di Pasquale, who are late 2022 recruits from Hogan Lovells International LLP. Riccardo Sismondi was raised to equity partner in 2023. Luca Minoli was a new arrival in March 2024.

Practice head(s):

Daniele Bonvicini; Vittorio Turinetti di Priero

Other key lawyers:

Leah Dunlop; Antonio Di Pasquale; Riccardo Sismondi; Marina Rosito; Roberto de Bonis; Edoardo Calcaterra; Luca Minoli

Testimonials

‘In addition to excellent legal work, the team knows its clients’ businesses very well.’

‘The strength of the team is clearly the corporate/M&A practice. The firm is also flexible with billing arrangements and very competitive in pricing compared to similar firms.’

‘LCA Studio Legale is really a great practice. A complete team, with all the specialists necessary.’

‘A guarantee in terms of knowledge and the ability to provide valid opinions and useful advice. Proactivity, which means thinking for clients in advance.’

‘The standout partner is Leah Dunlop, who is technically excellent, very familiar with clients’ companies and how they work, and in general a pleasure to work with for both in-house lawyers and company executives.’

‘Daniele Bonvicini and Riccardo Sismondi are stunning lawyers who are able to bring about the positive conclusion of deals.’

Clients are impressed by the legal skills and experience of Antonio Di Pasquale.

‘Edoardo Calcaterra is a smart person, who is curious and digs into the logic of clients’ businesses so as to understand exactly how, from the legal point of view, to help clients best.’

Key clients

3B Latte S.r.l.

Acea S.p.A.

Acque Minerali d’Italia

ALTO PARTNERS S.G.R

Aviomec S.r.l.

EPI

Formula Impresoft S.p.A.

H-FARM S.p.A.

Ivory Corporation S.r.l.

Lesi S.r.l.

Marcegaglia Carbon Steel Spa

Radici Group

Trillium Flow Technology Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Massimo Polo, Enzo Frigo and Carlo Vedove on their sale of a 100% stake in Wisycom to a new vehicle wholly owned by Palladio Holding S.p.A.
  • Advised technology company Impresoft S.p.A. on €90m-worth of acquisitions, namely those of Hiteco Spa, Tech1 S.r.l., Upgrade S.r.l., and OpenCo S.r.l..
  • Advised Acea S.p.A. (and several Acea group companies) on a complex, multi-phase transaction that culminated in the group’s acquisition of up to 49% of ASM Terni S.p.A.

Italy > Compliance Tier 3

LCA Studio Legale's team routinely advises on crime prevention, anti-money laundering, and the compliance side to EU sanctions. Matteo Uslenghi is a criminal law expert; Nicolò Pelanda's expertise covers compliance work involving corporate crimes; and Maria Sardelli is an expert in Decree 231 matters. Managing associate Giovanni Morgese advises companies on the implementation of organisation, management and control models, and assists with corporate compliance and investigation matters.

Practice head(s):

Maria Sardelli; Matteo Uslenghi; Nicolò Pelanda

Other key lawyers:

Giovanni Morgese; Paolo Erik Liedholm

Testimonials

‘Quality of the people and commitment unified with intellectual curiosity.’

‘Combination of technical law, competence and practical experience.’

‘Very competent, brilliant and kind.

‘The compliance practice is very professional, pragmatic, and aligned with clients’ needs.’

‘They make the process smooth and make it easy to achieve results.’

‘Good communication skills and longstanding experience.’

‘Maria Sardelli displays competence, commitment, and a dedication to clients.’

‘Maria Sardelli brings great experience in the legislation on the administrative liability of entities.’

Key clients

8853 S.p.A.

Belron Italia S.p.A.

BitSight Technologies Inc.

Cebat S.p.A.

Dole Italia S.p.A.

Fintecna

Garofalo Health Care S.p.A.

Interporto Rivers Venezia S.r.l.

Intersistemi Italia S.p.A.

Kering Eyewear S.p.A

Korian Group

Lighthouse S.p.A.

Medea S.p.A.

MET Energia Italia S.p.A.

Pro Recco Waterpolo 1913 S.r.l.

Puratos Italia S.r.l.

Sierra Italy S.r.l.

Spezia Calcio S.r.l.

Xnext S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Assisted Kering Eyewear with the drafting and implementation of an organisational model under Legislative Decree no. 231/2001.
  • Serving as chair of the supervisory board of Fintecna, in relation to monitoring the implementation of its organisational model pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 231/2001.
  • Assisting Garofalo Health Care with the due diligence on a target company’s compliance with Legislative Decree no. 231/2001.

Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3

LCA Studio Legale's Milan office bolstered its data protection team through the July 2023 recruitment of tech, data protection and cybersecurity expert Giulio Vecchi (as team co-head) from Chiomenti. The 11-lawyer practice routinely assists domestic and international companies with both day-to-day and strategic data protection issues. The practice is co-led by IP specialist Gianluca De Cristofaro, whose work covers data protection and cybersecurity, as well as IT and internet law.

Practice head(s):

Gianluca De Cristofaro; Giulio Vecchi

Testimonials

‘The practice is very responsive and well prepared on data protection matters.’

‘The group is structured with professionals of different seniority, and is able to satisfy the requests of companies promptly.’

‘The team always complies with deadlines and proposes innovative solutions and responses.’

Gianluca De Cristofaro and the people in his team really help clients to achieve their goals.

‘Giulio Vecchi is always available and ready to find practical solutions to complex issues concerning different jurisdictions.’

Key clients

BBVA

Coccinelle

Continental

DB Schenker

Doc Generici

Exa Infrastructure

Furla

Janssen

La Rinascente S.p.a.

Microsoft

Newton

Nintendo

Vyiare Medical

Work highlights

  • Advising Coccinelle on the privacy issues surrounding the management of new data sharing processes within its distribution channel (throughout Europe and globally).
  • Assisting Furla with managing intra-group data processing and related data processing agreements.
  • Representing La Rinascente in a proceeding before the Italian Data Protection Authority concerning a new loyalty programme.

Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 3

LCA Studio Legale fields a sizeable team that is sought out by a diverse range of domestic and international clients. Gian Paolo Coppola, who is experienced in international disputes, leads the practice alongside Luciano Castelli, who regularly acts in complex commercial disputes. In 2023, Niccolò Abriani joined as partner from DLA Piper and Simone Legnani was promoted to partner. Luca Minoli was a new arrival in May 2024.

Practice head(s):

Gian Paolo Coppola; Luciano Castelli

Other key lawyers:

Dario Covucci; Gian Paolo Coppola; Salvatore Sanzo; Claudia Barone; Anna Porcari; Niccolò Abriani; Simone Legnani; Luca Minoli

Testimonials

‘The LCA litigation team is always proactive, business-orientated and has straightforward solutions that make it easy to understand even sophisticated issues.’

‘Dario Covucci is a very talented lawyer with strong experience in scientific and technical matters. He quickly understands clients’ needs and looks for straightforward solutions to avoid long-lasting proceedings.’

‘Great and versatile team led by Gian Paolo Coppola and supported by Salvatore Sanzo for insolvency matters.’

‘Exceptional professionals.’

‘Gian Paolo Coppola, Claudia Barone and Anna Porcari are true litigation practitioners who are experienced and effective. Able to anticipate the court’s moves and the adverse party’s most likely conduct.’

‘The LCA dispute resolution department is driven by a customer-centric approach with an exceptional commitment to meeting clients’ unique needs.’

‘The lawyers within LCA possess deep knowledge and expertise and are skilled in actively listening to the clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored legal solutions. Effective communication is a hallmark of their practice. They excel in explaining complex legal matters in understandable terms.’

Key clients

777 Genoa CFC Holdings s.r.l.

APT S.r.l.

Artes Ingegneria s.p.a.

Belron Group

Casino de La Vallèe S.p.A.

Didofà S.r.l.

General Directorate for National Roads and Highways of Poland

Genoa Cricket and Football Club s.p.a.

Jobson Italia S.p.a.

Marcegaglia Group

Massenza Drilling Rigs S.r.l.

Siram S.p.A.

Snam Rete Gas S.p.A.

Valentino Group

Work highlights

  • Representing Elisa Miroglio, as plaintiff, before the Court of Asti against Mirfin s.s. (holding company of the Miroglio Group) seeking a declaration that the company’s by-laws were null and void and payment of €45 million due to Elisa Miroglio as a consequence of having exercised her right to withdraw as shareholder.
  • Successfully representing General Directorate for National Roads and Highways of Poland in having the Italian courts reject another two attempts by contractors to prevent the enforcement of performance bonds in cases relying on novel interpretations of EU Regulation.
  • Defending Jobson Italia S.p.a. in several cases arising from €60 million worth of claims for damages resulting from a serious storm.

Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 3

LCA Studio Legale routinely represents leading global and Italian companies and investors in both transactional and contentious matters related to energy stock management, circular economy, construction and acquisitions of renewable energy plants, and energy efficiency matters. The team is led by litigation and renewable energy specialist Dario Covutti and Leah Dunlop, noted for her expertise in complex energy-related cross-border transactions. Leonardo De Vecchi focuses on environmental and planning law, while Benedetta Mussini specialises in the permitting and authorisation of energy infrastructure projects.

Practice head(s):

Dario Covucci; Leah Dunlop

Testimonials

‘The team was prepared, punctual and efficient. Always ready and updated, in line with the advancement of laws and technology. Excellent relationships with companies, very collaborative.’

‘As a company, we really appreciated the availability, preparation, and openness to dialogue. Not only were they comprehensive, but they provided us with tools for a better understanding of the practice.’

‘LCA energy team is composed of very prepared lawyers who have a very good and updated knowledge of the energy market and its regulations.’

‘The team has expertise in environmental law and always tries to link energy issues with ESG impact – sustainability is put at the core of the solutions proposed.’

‘Dario Covutti is a very talented partner and lawyer who has assisted the company in very complicated energy contracts and bid procedures, involving regulatory and cross-border issues.’

‘Dario Covutti is always proactive, available, updated on market and on regulatory developments. He keeps the client informed in advance, and provides brilliant solutions.’

Key clients

Ab Solarpower S.r.l.

Acea S.p.A.

APT S.r.l.

Cebat S.p.A.

Eni Plenitude S.p.A. Società Benefit (owned by Eni S.p.A.)

Lendlease S.r.l.

Marcegaglia Ravenna S.p.A.

Nexta Capital Partners S.r.l.

Renaio Hydro Italia s.r.l.

Siram S.p.A.

SUN NRG S.r.l.

Terra Verde Energy S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Advised Marcegaglia Ravenna on a €70m-plus decarbonisation project aimed at reducing emissions by installing units to capture carbon from flue gas emitted from an existing energy cogeneration plant.
  • Advised the €60m Renovit platform (launched by Snam and CDP Equity) on its mission to promote energy efficiency in order to foster sustainable development and energy transition across Italy.
  • Represented SUN NRG, a manager of photovoltaic plants, in litigation to challenge a unilateral reduction to feed-in tariffs by GSE (Gestore dei Servizi Energetici).

Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3

LCA Studio Legale maintains a wide focus of practice, with experience advising in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, healthcare, clinical trials, regulatory, M&A and litigation matters. Agostino Migone de Amicis is one of the heads of the healthcare and life sciences practice at the firm and regularly advises on corporate and regulatory matters with a particular focus on clinical trials. Andrea Carreri, the other practice head, is also noted for his assistance in pharmaceutical matters.

Practice head(s):

Andrea Carreri; Agostino Migone de Amicis

Testimonials

‘LCA Studio Legale demonstrates an extremely high level of expertise in the field of healthcare practice.’

‘This practice is made unique by the team leader, Agostino Migone.’

‘Agostino Migone has incredible experience.’

Key clients

APT S.r.l.

Bausch & Lomb-IOM S.p.a.

Dealfa S.r.l.

Didofà S.r.l.

Extractum Pharma Zrt

Gargofalo Health Care S.p.A.

GSK Vaccines S.r.l.

Habilita S.p.A.

Incyte Biosciences Italy S.r.l.

Instrumentation Laboratory S.p.A.

Janssen-Cilag S.p.A.

Kaneka Corporation (Japan)

Med Consulting S.r.l.

Suanfarma S.A.

Zentiva Italia S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Representing Dealfa S.r.l., a leader in the marketing of special bandages and wound plasters, before the Administrative Court of Rome with regard to an appeal against the Italian payback system applicable to medical devices.
  • Advising the joint venture on the 30-year project financing concession for the design, construction and management of the Cittadella Sanitaria of the Treviso Hospital, which includes the construction of the Ca’ Foncello Hospital in two phases, the first of which has been completed.
  • Advised Garofalo Health Care S.p.A. on the acquisition of a 90% stake in Sanatorio Triestino S.p.A., which operates the oldest hospital in Friuli Venezia Giulia Region (in Trieste).

Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 3

LCA Studio Legale advises across the luxury goods sector, though with a particular focus on the fashion industry, advising prominent fashion houses and brands. Gianluca De Cristofaro, who advises on IP, data protection and advertising law matters, leads the practice alongside Edoardo Calcaterra  , whose speciality is corporate and commercial law with a particular focus on M&A, private equity and cross-border investments. In January 2023, Simona Passarelli joined the firm from Plusiders Studio Legale e Tributario.

Practice head(s):

Gianluca De Cristofaro; Edoardo Calcaterra

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Great availability, strict confidentiality and wide skills.’

‘High flexibility, strong competences in new technologies, IP and litigation.’

Key clients

Baltimora Studio S.r.l

BTX Italian Retail and Brands Srl

Coccinelle S.p.A.

ES World Italy S.r.l.

Furla S.p.A.

Kering Eyewear S.p.A.

Loro Piana S.p.A.

Max Mara S.r.l.

New Guards Group

Paris Texas S.r.l.

Prada

Slowear

Valentino S.p.A.

Zagato

Work highlights

  • Advised Baltimora S.r.l. and its shareholders on the sale of their interests in Paris Texas S.r.l., an Italian company in women’s luxury footwear field, to Arezzo & Co.
  • Representing Valentino S.p.A. in a critical dispute with its former contractor, Mrinalini, over the misappropriation and replication of certain embroidery designs, under both the perspectives of trade secrets’ theft and copyright violations and use of Valentino trademarks in the swatches.
  • Advising fashion retailer BTX on the sale of the logistics business of Conbipel to DHL, from which it will then insource the logistics needs to support its continuing Conbipel retail operations.

Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 3

LCA Studio Legale’s team routinely assists clients in the media, telecoms, advertising and IT sectors, as well as companies operating in gaming and esports, on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Topics covered by the group include privacy, data protection, cybersecurity and commercial transactions. With a focus on the entertainment sector, Giulio Vecchi advises clients on regulatory matters, e-commerce, personal data protection and commercial communications, while Gianluca De Cristofaro is noted for his expertise in consultancy and litigation regarding data protection matters, while also handling complex cybersecurity projects.

Practice head(s):

Giulio Vecchi; Gianluca De Cristofaro

Testimonials

‘Very good attention to the client, not limited to the individual case.’

‘Giulio Vecchi is very attentive, focused on the firm’s business, whose strategic vision he understands.’

‘The LCA team is highly specialised and offers a tailor-made service.’

Key clients

Business Integration Partners (BIP)

Dude

Feltrinelli

Grandi Stazioni Retail

Hic Mobile

Italtel

Nintendo

Quarantadue

Shado TV

Sky Italia

The Aimes

Work highlights

  • Assisted Grandi Stazioni with a project to introduce a GO TV (a media service based on closed circuit technology) for the transmission of audiovisual content delivered by major broadcasting companies.
  • Assisted CDP Venture Capital SGR with its €16m investment in D-Orbit, one of the major players in the market for small telecoms satellites.
  • Advised Exa Infrastructure on cybersecurity compliance and the requirements of the applicable law on the national security perimeter.

Italy > Private equity Tier 3

LCA Studio Legale's team advises domestic and international private equity firms (and their funds), as well as venture capital firms and funds (including business angels), on fundraising, buyouts, and the creation of investment vehicles. In Milan, Roberto de Bonis assists targets and investors with private equity deals, and Andrea Messuti advises technology, life sciences and industrial sector clients. Genoa-based Riccardo Massimilla is also experienced in private equity transactions.

Practice head(s):

Roberto de Bonis; Andrea Messuti; Riccardo Massimilla

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Modern, smart and very efficient.’

‘Absolutely able to think out of the box.’

‘Finds super solutions to major problems that seem impossible to solve.’

Key clients

Alto Partners S.G.R. S.p.A

Azimut Libera Impresa SGR S.p.A.

Brick Up S.r.l.

CDP Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.

Cebat S.p.A.

Easy Rain S.p.A.

Europeenne de Participations Industrielles SAS

Formula Impresoft S.p.A.

Flyted S.r.l.

Insay Holding S.r.l.

Marshmallow Games S.r.l.

OXY Capital SGOIC SA

Qodeup S.r.l.

The Data Appeal Company S.p.A.

Xenon Private Equity Small Caps

Work highlights

  • Advised Azimut Libera Impresa SGR on its investment in an underwater digital fibre system in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
  • Advised shareholders, Fival and Valerio Zanaglio, on the divestment of a majority stake in Zato to private equity firm LBO France.
  • Acting for Impresoft, a Clessidra Private Equity Sgr portfolio company, on the strategic acquisition of Tech1, which controls QiNet.

Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3

LCA Studio Legale is regularly involved in major restructuring matters relating to compositions with creditors and other resolution procedures. The firm is particularly active in out-of-court and in-court insolvency proceedings, insolvency-related disputes, assistance to creditors and distressed M&A. Salvatore Sanzo is noted for his expertise in bankruptcy law, particularly in relation to liquidation. Angela Petrosillo is also recognised for her work in debt restructuring transactions for debtors and investors. Niccolò Abriani joined from DLA Piper in October 2022, and Matteo Bazzani departed in September 2023.

Practice head(s):

Salvatore Sanzo; Diana Burroni; Angela Petrosillo; Michele Petriello

Other key lawyers:

Daniele Nataloni;

Testimonials

‘The team as a whole is very capable. Excellent performance under pressure and an outstanding work ethic always combined with a very practical approach.’

‘Salvatore Sanzo is a national authority on restructuring and insolvencies.’

‘Angela Petrosillo and Daniele Nataloni are very capable.’

‘Salvatore Sanzo leads the restructuring and insolvency team, one of the most deeply qualified in the Italian legal market.’

‘Angela Petrosillo is prepared, with great empathy and strength towards counterparties. Always available to evaluate new and innovative solutions. Strong technical base.’

‘Michele Petriello combines knowledge and high expertise in the practice. He’s responsive and loyal. He is strongly recommended.’

‘The team is really competent in Italian restructuring and has the ability, within the LCA studio, to contact and engage other field specialists that can support the operation.’

‘Available, competent and a great attitude towards solving complex problems.’

Key clients

Fondazione Centro San Raffaele del Monte Tabor (HSR)

One Power&Gas s.r.l.

Porto Turistico Internazionale di Rapallo S.p.A.

Trifarma S.p.A.

Ilma S.r.l.

Lifento S.a.s

So.Fin.Gi. S.p.a.

Panzeri S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Acting as Judicial Commissioners in the composition with creditors of the San Raffaele Hospital, which is in its final stage after having €1,000m debts to resolve.
  • Advising One Power&Gas on its in-court settlement with creditors before the Court of Milan, one of the first such resolutions under the new Crisis Code.
  • Advising the International Marina of Rapallo (PITR) on its restructuring following the financial troubles caused by the destruction of the marina in a storm in October 2018.

Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 4

LCA Studio Legale‘s public law department is regularly involved in complex contentious and non-contentious administrative law matters spanning joint ventures, public tender procedures, authorisation processes and public procurement. The team is particularly strong in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, as well as in the food and beverage industry, where it regularly assists clients before the administrative courts, while also handling transactions pertaining to the Golden Power law. Founding partner Leonardo De Vecchi is recognised for his expertise in the life sciences, food and energy sectors; Benedetta Mussini focuses on urban planning, construction and environmental law.

Practice head(s):

Leonardo De Vecchi; Benedetta Mussini

Testimonials

‘Great team, very professional. Always available to the client. Problem-solving attitude.’

‘Benedetta Mussini is very professional. She always proposes the best solution to the problem, and her ideas are brillant!’

Key clients

Alta Quota Rent S.r.l.

Arborea Living Il Belvedere S.r.l.

Casa di cura Habilita S.p.A.

Colombo Costruzioni S.p.A.

Dealfa S.r.l.

Distilleria Deta S.r.l.

Extractum Pharma Zrt

Furla S.p.A.

Hupac SA

Instrumentation Laboratory S.p.A.

Med Consulting S.r.l.

Parcam S.r.l.

Progroup Board S.r.l.

Torino Soc. Cons. a r.l.

Zentiva Italia S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Advised a joint venture on the 30-year project financing concession for the design, construction and management of the “Cittadella Sanitaria” of the Treviso Hospital of the No. 9 local health authority.
  • Acted for Torino Soc. Cons. on the construction of Piedmont Region’s new administrative and institutional complex in Turin.
  • Assisted Hupac with its participation in the public tender procedure run by TELT for the construction of the base tunnel of the cross-border section of the Lyon-Turin rail link.

Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 4

In September 2022, LCA Studio Legale hired financial services regulation specialist Umberto Piattelli in Milan as practice head from Osborne Clarke. Further growth includes the January 2023 recruitment of Rome-based Giancarlo Ranucci from Gianni & Origoni; Ranucci’s wide-ranging financial services regulation practice covers the rules surrounding insurance and the structuring of financial products.

Practice head(s):

Umberto Piattelli

Other key lawyers:

Giancarlo Ranucci; Sofia Caruso

Testimonials

Availability, prompt feedback and high-level analyses.’

‘In-depth knowledge of diverse regulations. Compatibility with business needs in terms of insights and suggestions.’

‘Consistently meets clients’ requirements and business expectations.’

‘Very creative approach that yields results within the legal framework without requiring constant guidance and feedback from clients.’

‘Deep understanding of the local regulatory landscape. Ability to deliver compliant but out-of-the-box proposals in a timely manner.’

‘Umberto Piattelli and Sofia Caruso consistently demonstrate availability, reliability and the ability to meet client expectations.’

Clients are thoroughly content with the calibre of work provided by Umberto Piattelli and Sofia Caruso.

Key clients

Advantia Bank

Banca Sella Personal Credit S.p.A.

Diaman Partners LTD

Brick Up S.r.l.

Buildlenders S.r.l.

Coinflow S.r.l.

EML DAC payments

Folkfunding S.r.l. (Clubcore)

Framont & Partners

Leone Investments S.r.l.

October S.r.l.

Olinda SAS

Prepay S.r.l.

Qomodo S.r.l.

Roots Funding Inc.

UBS

Volkswagen Financial Services S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Assisting Blender with preparing and submitting to the OAM (the competent authority supervised by the Bank of Italy) its request to be enrolled in the relevant register in order to operate as a financial agent of the Lithuanian e-Money Institution.
  • Assisting Brick Up, an equity crowdfunding platform, with obtaining a license from CONSOB and Bank of Italy to operate as a lending crowdfunding platform manager under EU regulations.
  • Advising UBS Europe SE on the review of the contractual documents for its credit products.

Italy > Employment Tier 4

LCA Studio Legale maintains a wide scope of practice in its employment department, advising on disputes, recruitment drives, employment agreement negotiations, transfers of undertakings, restructuring processes, trade union relations and social security. In addition, the firm is experienced in assisting leading companies in the employment matters relating to complex M&A transactions. The firm is led by Giuseppe Bologna, who advises on personnel management and employment disputes, and Ranieri Romani, who focuses on collective dismissals and transfers of undertakings.

Practice head(s):

Giuseppe Bologna; Ranieri Romani

Testimonials

‘Gabriele Calbrò highly prepared and very strong in arranging cases.’

‘Ranieri Romani is an outstanding lawyer and business oriented.’

‘Collaborative, communicative and update regularly.’

‘Ranieri Romani is very clear about the options one can make and the difficulties it can take to act in certain circumstances.’

‘The team is always available, ready to address critical matters in a quick and efficient way.’

Key clients

Bulgari Hotel

Dole Italia S.p.A.

GamaLife – Companhia de Seguros de Vida

EdiliziAcrobatica

Shareholders of Wisycom S.r.l. (“Wisycom”)

Microsoft S.r.l.

Planckian S.r.l.

Polynt

Spreafico

The Thinking Traveller

We Are Social

Zed Milano s.r.l.

Zentiva

Work highlights

  • Advising GamaLife throughout the successful trade union consultation procedure for the transfer of employees as part of the client’s €128 million acquisition of a business unit from Zurich Investments Life.
  • Assisted Dole Italia S.p.A. in redefining the company’s organizational chart in the field of occupational safety.
  • Advised Ivory Corporation throughout the entire transfer of undertakings procedure and in the negotiations with the employees in relation to the sale of 100% of its subsidiary, Quickly Group S.r.l., and of the business unit of its subsidiary, Quickly Logistics S.r.l., to Italian subsidiaries of the Bertelsmann group.

Italy > Intellectual property Tier 4

LCA Studio Legale’s IP team has a broad practice encompassing trademarks, copyrights and patents. Its lawyers can regularly be found advising clients from a wide range of sectors including technology, media, fashion, tech, software and life sciences on both contentious and non-contentious matters. The practice is chaired by Gianluca De Cristofaro, whose specialisation includes advertising law and data protection, while Giulio Vecchi is routinely sought out by clients for advice on IP issues in the TMT and advertising sectors. The team has also been recently strengthened by the addition of Nicoletta Serao and Francesco de Rugeriis, who bring new expertise in the video games and esports industry.

Practice head(s):

Gianluca De Cristofaro

Testimonials

‘Young, dynamic, and brilliant team. They organise interesting initiatives to update in-house lawyers on new laws.’

‘Gianluca de Cristofaro: Always available and fast in delivering legal opinions. Excellent knowledge of different markets, and curious to learn more about new ones.’

Key clients

Cosmic S.r.l.

Effe TV (part of the Feltrinelli Group)

Grandi Stazioni Retail S.p.A.

Hic Mobile

Janssen-Cilag S.p.A. (part of Johnson & Johnson)

Loro Piana S.p.A.

Max Mara S.r.l.

Moncler S.p.A.

Satispay S.p.A.

The Aimes

Trillium Flow Technology Group

Unes Maxi S.p.A.

Valentino S.p.A.

Volvo Construction Equipment S.p.a.

Alcantara

Cosmic S.r.l.

Coccinelle

Feltrinelli

Furla

Grandi Stazioni Retail S.p.A.

Hic Mobile

Janssen-Cilag S.p.A. (part of Johnson & Johnson)

Loro Piana S.p.A.

Max Mara S.r.l.

Mandarina Duck

Moncler S.p.A.

Parfum Christian Dior

Pomellato

Satispay S.p.A.

The Aimes

Trillium Flow Technology Group

Unes Maxi S.p.A.

Valentino S.p.A.

Volvo Construction Equipment S.p.a.

Work highlights

  • Advised Hic Mobile on a continuous basis with regards to intellectual property (copyright and trademarks), advertising regulation, data protection and contractual matters.
  • Assisted The Aimes on a continuous basis on IP matters related to the organisation of exhibitions, its relations with service providers, the realisation of catalogues and non-fungible tokens (NFT).
  • Advised Janssen-Cilag on preparing and negotiating copyright license agreements to use scientific articles and academic materials.

Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 4

LCA Studio Legale is accustomed to handling complex and sensitive matters in a broad span of industries for investors, contractors, occupiers and commercial landlords. Barbara de Muro, who focuses her work on property sales, commercial lease agreements, development transactions and purchase agreements, heads the real estate practice. Andrea Marani joined the firm from Gianni & Origoni in January 2023, with Filippo Donati following a month later from the Superior Council of the Judiciary.

Practice head(s):

Barbara de Muro

Other key lawyers:

Benedetta Mussini; Andrea Marani; Giangiacomo Rocco

Testimonials

‘The legal team is competent and capable of responding to every request effectively.’

‘Barbara de Muro and Giangiacomo Rocco lead a team of very good professionals but have been involved directly in the day to day work related to my transactions.’

‘Benedetta Mussini is exceptional. Brilliant in finding the right solution for every legal problem thanks to an in-depth knowledge of the profession.’

‘The team are very knowledgeable on Italian real estate matters and very well respected by local notaries with whom it has to interact.’

‘Andrea Marani represents excellence in his profession as a lawyer and brings everything a client in a business situation can expect.’

‘Great level of responsiveness and ability to opine on matters in relation to legal risks pertaining to listed buildings, new construction developments, authorizations required vis-a-vis local authorities.’

Key clients

Arborea Living il Belvedere S.r.l.

Bell Group S.r.l.

Bluestone Salomone S.r.l.

CDS Holding S.p.A.

C.M.B. Cooperativa Muratori e Braccianti di Carpi

Furla S.p.A.

Generali Real Estate SGR S.p.A.

HUPAC S.A.

Invimit SGR S.p.A.

Lendlease Infrastructure S.r.l.

Maghen Capital S.p.A.

Molino del Ponte

Nhood Service Italy S.p.A.

Progroup Board S.r.l.

Torino Soc. Cons. a r.l.

Work highlights

  • Advising Lendlease Infrastructure on the new €358m State University of Milan campus.
  • Advising Torino Soc. Cons. on its acquisition of land and the development of a new €263m real estate complex in Turin, in which the Piedmont Region government will establish its new headquarters.
  • Acting for Lendlease Infrastructure in the project financing of the €1.15bn real estate concession for the design, construction and management of the Cittadella Sanitaria at Treviso Hospital.

Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 5

Advising investment funds, sponsors and corporate borrowers, LCA Studio Legale's banking and finance team covers corporate lending, acquisition finance, structured finance and factoring. Leading the banking and finance practice, Davide Valli, who advises on a range of corporate borrowing matters, brings ‘profound technical expertise and significant finance sector experience'.

Practice head(s):

Davide Valli

Testimonials

Extreme availability, speedy reactions, profound technical knowledge and a balanced relationship between quality of service and cost.

Davide Valli has profound technical expertise and significant finance sector experience, and often anticipates the client’s needs, offering immediate solutions.

‘Delivers outstanding advice in a step-by-step manner that matches lender requests and reduces clients’ risk.’

‘Deep knowledge of credit facilities in the Italian market.’

‘Serious people who are prepared and ready to resolve problems.’

Key clients

AVM Associati S.p.A.

AEB S.p.A.

Belenergia S.p.A.

Business Integration Partners S.p.A.

BPER Banca S.p.A.

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.

Cherry Bank

Dana International

DeA Capital Alternative Investment Funds

Emera Group

Groupe EPI (Holding)

FBS Next S.p.A.

Ga.Ma Italia s.r.l.

Iamet SpA

Maghen Capital

Marcegaglia Steel SpA

Panzeri S.p.A.

Polynt S.p.A.

Roma Trevi S.p.A.

Xenon Private Equity Small Cap

Work highlights

  • Acted for Polynt S.p.A., as borrower, on the structuring and negotiation of a loan agreement granted by CDP S.p.A. to support the business in Italy.
  • Advised Xenon Private Equity Small Cap, as financial sponsor and borrower, on an LBO financing granted by Banco BPM SpA to fund the acquisition of Testing S.r.l.
  • Advised Iamet SpA, as industrial sponsor and borrower, on an LBO financing granted by Intesa Sanpaolo SpA to fund the acquisition of a majority stake in Cromaplast SpA.

Italy > Tax Tier 5

Providing a range of contentious and non-contentious assistance to companies and HNW individuals. LCA Studio Legale's full-service team advises on transactional and corporation tax, as well as indirect taxation and Patent Box procedures. Roberto Pellizzari heads the group, which includes January 2023 recruit Simona PassarelliGianmarco Tortora exited the firm in February 2024.

Practice head(s):

Roberto Pellizzari

Other key lawyers:

Simona Passarelli; Thomas Yang; Matteo Esposito

Testimonials

‘LCA provides legal and tax advice with maximum professionalism.’

‘They are attentive and reactive, and each topic is dealt with by a specialist contact.’

‘Extremely professional, available and knowledgeable.’

Key clients

FCA (Fiat, Alfa Romeo etc) car dealerships

PSA (Peugeot, Citroen etc) car dealerships

Andrea Bocelli Foundation

Bally

Burns

Consorzio Agrario Terrepadane Scarl

Cherubini S.p.A.

EPI Group

Ghial S.p.A.

Lighthouse S.p.A.

Microgame S.p.A.

Pacific Fruit

Takeda Italia S.p.A.

Zato S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Advising FCA (Fiat, Alfa Romeo, etc.) and PSA car dealerships (Peugeot, Citroen, etc) (and their associations) during a national tax audit of the automotive sector.

LCA Studio Legale is an independent full practice law firm with renowned international experience and specialises in corporate legal and tax assistance. Its main offices are in Italy (Milan, Rome, Genoa, Treviso), Belgium (Brussels), and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai), where they operate in an International Partnership with IAA Law Firm. The firm has been experiencing a steady dimensional growth, adding new practices and strengthening core ones, and now counts over 240 professionals.

LCA offers a complete judicial and non-contentious legal advisory service, in the fields of commercial, corporate, banking, finance, capital markets, tax, criminal, real estate and administrative law, corporate crises, labour and immigration law, transportation, intellectual property and new technologies, life sciences, sports, food and art law, and in the protection of family rights and assets.

The law firm mainly delivers its services to Italian and foreign companies and financial institutions, advising industrial, finance and insurance groups, institutional investors, investment banks, as well as SMEs, family businesses, professionals and individual entrepreneurs that represent a large part of the Italian business landscape.

The real challenge of the law firm is not simply to offer a legal assistance service to face specific concerns, but to deeply understand the clients’ needs and aims in order to identify and solve possible issues before they even arise. LCA’s real value lies in the ability to understand and foresee the requests of clients who are guided, step by step, in the launch, growth, development and evolution of the business activity.

From the conception of business projects to the structuring of financial operations, as well as the formulation of the best litigation strategy in national and foreign disputes, LCA fulfills the current, potential and future needs of professionals, entrepreneurs, small, medium and large companies in a prompt and professional manner.

LCA has always adopted an international approach, advising Italian companies in their internationalisation processes, foreign firms interested in investing or expanding in Italy, and multinational corporations involved in multi-jurisdictions and cross-border transactions. The international law practice has been refined over the years to the point that LCA has decided to internally set up dedicated geographical desks. Each desk puts together the interdisciplinary competences gained with reference to a specific geographical area and cooperates in synergy with a network of local first-class law firms. This produces a constant exchange of know-how and guarantees to the client a complete assistance in all relevant jurisdictions, not only with respect to the law, but also with reference to local culture and business dynamics.

The law firm supports innovation, creativity and new projects of young entrepreneurs active in all science, technology and art fields, and gives great importance to corporate social responsibility, sustainability and internal welfare.

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing Partner Giovanni Lega giovanni.lega@lcalex.it 0039 02778875205
President Salvatore Sanzo salvatore.sanzo@lcalex.it 0039 02778875401
Photo Name Position Profile
Gian Paolo Coppola photo Gian Paolo Coppola Partner and Co-head of the Dispute Resolution Department
Gianluca De Cristofaro photo Gianluca De Cristofaro Gianluca is a Partner and Head of LCA’s IP, Media, Tech &…
Giacomo Falsetta photo Giacomo Falsetta Partner of the Transport, Shipping & Aviation Department
Benedetto Lonato photo Benedetto Lonato Partner, Co-Head of the Genoa Office and Co-Head of the Capital Markets…
Davide Magnolia photo Davide Magnolia Partner and Head of the Transport, Shipping & Aviation Department
Riccardo Massimilla photo Riccardo Massimilla Partner of the Corporate, Commercial and M&A Department
Carlo Solari photo Carlo Solari Senior Associate of the Transport, Shipping & Aviation Department
Partners : 57
Other professionals : 180
Italian
English
French
German
Spanish
Arabic
Chinese
Portuguese
Ukrainian
Russian
International Trademark Association (INTA)
AIJA - International Association of Young Lawyers
American Immigration Lawyers Association
AIFI (Italian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association)
AIPPI (Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property)

LCA Studio Legale is an independent full practice law firm with renowned international experience and specialises in corporate legal and tax assistance. Its main offices are in Italy, in Milan, Genoa and Treviso (inside the venture incubator H-FARM). In the United Arab Emirates, it operates in Dubai in an International Partnership with IAA Middle East Legal Consultants LLP.

The firm has recently experienced a steady dimensional growth, adding new practices and strengthening core ones, and now counts over 130 professionals, 14 of which work in the Genoa office.

LCA offers a complete judicial and non-contentious legal advisory service, in the fields of commercial, corporate, banking, finance, capital markets, tax, criminal, real estate and administrative law, corporate crises, labour and immigration law, transportation, intellectual property and new technologies, life sciences, sports, food and art law, and in the protection of family rights and assets.

The law firm mainly delivers its services to Italian and foreign companies and financial institutions, advising industrial, finance and insurance groups, institutional investors, investment banks, as well as SMEs, family businesses, professionals and individual entrepreneurs that represent a large part of the Italian business landscape.

The real challenge of the law firm is not simply to offer a legal assistance service to face specific concerns, but to deeply understand the clients’ needs and aims in order to identify and solve possible issues before they even arise. LCA’s real value lies in the ability to understand and foresee the requests of clients who are guided, step by step, in the launch, growth, development and evolution of the business activity.

From the conception of business projects to the structuring of financial operations, as well as the formulation of the best litigation strategy in national and foreign disputes, LCA fulfills the current, potential and future needs of professionals, entrepreneurs, small, medium and large companies in a prompt and professional manner.

LCA has always adopted an international approach, advising Italian companies in their internationalisation processes, foreign firms interested in investing or expanding in Italy, and multinational corporations involved in multi-jurisdictions and cross-border transactions. The international law practice has been refined over the years to the point that LCA has decided to internally set up dedicated geographical desks. Each desk puts together the interdisciplinary competences gained with reference to a specific geographical area and cooperates in synergy with a network of local first-class law firms. This produces a constant exchange of know-how and guarantees to the client a complete assistance in all relevant jurisdictions, not only with respect to the law, but also with reference to local culture and business dynamics.

The law firm supports innovation, creativity and new projects of young entrepreneurs active in all science, technology and art fields, and gives great importance to corporate social responsibility, sustainability and internal welfare.

LCA’s Genoa office was opened in 2011 with a team of two lawyers and now counts 14 professionals, working in strict connection with the ones based in Milan. The expertise of the Genoa team mainly focuses on the following practice areas: corporate M&A and private equity, shipping and shipping finance, capital markets, dispute resolution, digital marketing and promotions, corporate immigration. The Genoa branch is very well settled in the Genoa context and strongly connected to the Ligurian business and entrepreneurial environment. It has also developed strong relationships with local institutions and professionals.

Department Name Email Telephone
Partner Benedetto Lonato benedetto.lonato@lcalex.it 0039 010 8447925
Partner Riccardo Massimilla riccardo.massimilla@lcalex.it 0039 010 8447979
Partner Davide Magnolia davide.magnolia@lcalex.it 0039 010 0950943
Partners : 3
Other professionals : 11
Italian
English
French
German
Spanish
International Trademark Association (INTA)
AIJA - International Association of Young Lawyers
American Immigration Lawyers Association
AIFI (Italian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association)
AIPPI (Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property)

LCA considers inclusion one of its greatest strengths being aware that the enhancement of each member (both our professionals and staff) with all their characteristics – gender, age, identity and sexual orientation, race, geographical and social origin, skills, opinions -, is at the same time an engine of personal fulfillment and a source of enrichment for the Firm and for all those interacting with them.

The composition of the Firm is very well-balanced in all aspects: gender (over 50% are women), age (with a prevalence of 30/40-year-olds), geographical (every region of Italy is represented) and social sphere.

The attention to diversity permeates every moment of LCA’s life. In the daily activities, LCA takes great care that working teams – both those involved in client assistance and those dedicated to internal projects – are mixed in terms of gender, age and expertise. The same attention is paid to the composition of panels for training courses or business development events organized by the Firm. A committee entirely dedicated to sustainability has been created a few years ago, and it is mainly composed of young professionals and reports directly to the Executive Committee on all matters that fall into the broader concept of sustainability including diversity and inclusion.

LCA believes in the value of knowledge sharing and dissemination as a tool to tear down gender prejudices and beyond. Accordingly, the Firm welcomes and organizes meetings to discuss and reflect on these issues by inviting attendees to an open discussion with no distinction of role and age. LCA also promotes the use of an inclusive language that takes into account also those whose identity is more fluid.

LCA adheres to the Guidelines of ASLA – Association of Associates Law Firms also with reference to the protection of maternity and paternity of professionals and staff thereby guaranteeing periods of paid leave for family care. Twice a year, LCA organizes an event dedicated to the children of professionals and staff believing that the Firm should be a sharing place full circle. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, lawyers and staff were able to benefit from smart working and flexible hours to balance work needs with personal commitments. Finally, the Firm invites all its members not to schedule meetings before 8am and after 7pm.

The inclusive and enhancing environment, the transparency of career paths, the attention to work-life balance issues are the premises that have allowed the Firm to considerably increase the presence of women at all levels. Female partners, in particular, went from 2 in 2016 to 12 in 2022.

The Firm also promotes – as a unique case in Italy – the inclusion of professionals with specific learning disorders (dyslexia, dysorthography, dysgraphia, dyscalculia).

Finally, some members of LCA hold important positions in organizations that foster diversity in the legal profession and beyond, and have even been awarded with prestigious accolades.