Legance - Avvocati Associati assists Italian and foreign clients across the food and beverage sector, providing global assistance with authorisation procedures and supporting production and sales. The firm is recognised for its transactional work, advising on the implementation of new strategies through instruments such as joint venture agreements, franchises, and licensing. It offers strong expertise in compliance and handles litigation seeking compensation for defective food products. The team is co-led by Antonella Capria, who handles EU and national regulations, as well as waste management, and Alessandra Palatini, who advises on food safety and compliance for foreign products entering the Italian market.
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Testimonials
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- 'We appreciate working with Legance for their excellence and proactive approach. They demonstrated deep technical expertise in a complex international context, providing strategic and innovative solutions that consistently exceeded our expectations.'
- 'Alessandra Palatini deserves a special mention for her expertise in food regulatory matters and administrative law, which has allowed us to navigate bureaucratic procedures effectively and securely.'
Key clients
- Carrefour Orange Capital Development Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking Naturacare (Dentressangle Capital) Permira Big Mamma Group Famiglia Acquaviva Nextalia Private Equity and Diagram S.p.A. Tuorlo Media S.r.l. Barbanera S.r.l. and Fossalto S.r.l. (Barbanera family) Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A. Genagricola 1851 S.p.A. Granarolo Isagro S.p.A. Mars Marseglia Group Mediocredito Centrale Unigrà UniCredit S.p.A.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Antonella Capria; Alessandra Palatini
Other key lawyers
Francesca Carlesi; Edward Ruggeri