LCA Studio Legale provides comprehensive legal support to Italian and multinational food companies and agribusinesses across the entire agri-food supply chain. The practice acts for a range of leading food and beverage companies on matters spanning commercial, regulatory, intellectual property, and litigation. The head of the food law department, based in Milan, is Nicola Lucifero, who excels in regulatory matters and has a strong track record of significant M&A in the sector. He advises clients on food law issues, including competition law and consumer protection, as well as customs and compliance required along the chain. Martina Terenzi is a vital member of the team, assisting with compliance on labelling, food quality, and IP protection.
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Testimonials
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- In addition to the very high level of skills, I appreciated the LCA team's ability to adapt according to our needs as clients during our collaboration.
- The high level of skills, the helpfulness, and the courtesy with which they interacted with us.
- ‘LCA's food practice team shows outstanding capabilities in dealing with diverse, complex, and inexperienced situations.’
- ‘The team stands out for its proactive approach, often providing valuable updates and insights even without being asked. They combine strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, which makes working with the team smooth and efficient. Their openness to innovation and ability to anticipate clients' needs make them unique compared to other firms.’
- ‘The individuals I work with are highly competent, collaborative, and empathetic. They quickly understand my needs and tailor their advice accordingly. I particularly value their responsiveness, clarity of communication, and the sense of partnership they bring to every interaction.'
- ‘Fast responsiveness to client requests and a multidisciplinary approach, with a large coverage of legal areas and pragmatic solutions.’
- ‘Absolutely the best at providing comprehensive legal advice on any matter related to the food industry, be it regulatory, IP, agriculture, customs, or corporate law. Nicola Lucifero and Martina Terenzi's team is the absolute benchmark in the Italian market.'
- ‘Nicola Lucifero is connected, always does the best for the client, and can provide tailored advice, whilst Martina Terenzi is a star who is always present and can deliver on a variety of matters.’
- ‘There is always a constant dialogue and clarity in explaining courses of action.’
Key clients
- Balconi S.p.A.
- Fratelli Polli S.p.A.
- Bonduelle S.p.A.
- Hanagroup
- Refresco
- Puratos Italia s.r.l.
- Iginio Massari
- AVM Gestioni SGR S.p.A.
- Società Agricola Ponzio
- Burdi S.r.l.
- Kellogg Italia S.p.A.
- Puratos NV
- Consorzio per la tutela delle clementine di Calabria IGP
- Vergani Srl
Work highlights
Assisted the shareholders of Fratelli Polli S.p.A., a producer of preserved vegetables, in the sale of 100% of the company's share capital to GG6 S.r.l.
Assisted Burdi in managing the legal implications of official food safety inspections under EU Regulation 625/2017 pertaining to food safety and residues of toxic substances.
Advised Consorzio Clementine IGP on cease-and-desist letters concerning the unauthorised use of its registered geographical indication trademark by third parties, raising issues at the intersection of trade mark enforcement, food labelling compliance, and EU agri-food regulations.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Nicola Lucifero
Other key lawyers
Martina Terenzi; Riccardo Sismondi; Daniele Bonvicini