LCA Studio Legale‘s dedicated food department advises clients along the entire agri-food lifecycle. Multinational and national food FMCG companies and agri-businesses regularly instruct the firm on regulatory and compliance matters, as well as corporate and M&A transactions within the food industry. Spearheading the team, Nicola Lucifero advises on competition, IP and consumer protection law.
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‘The LCA food team is able to provide resilient and tailor-made support to food companies. We are highly satisfied with the quality of the services we are given by LCA and we recommend them strongly.’
‘Nicola Lucifero is a true master of the matter. He always ensures deep analysis and thorough advice, aiming at the best protection of the client.’
‘Extremely competent and reactive team. Always ready to accept innovative challenges and to support clients in their strategies by directing them towards the correct legislative tracks.’
‘A note of merit for competence and availability goes to Nicola Lucifero.’
‘The knowledge of the industry and the extensive experience of the team allow discussion and the implementation of complex and effective deal' architectures.'
‘I've worked with Nicola Lucifero and I believe he's the top expert in Italy on food law.'
Key clients
- Alfrus 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.
- Erika Eis
- Fitimex S.p.A.
Work highlights
Assisted Newlat Food S.p.A. in its entry into an agreement for the £700 million acquisition of UK-based Princes Group from Mitsubishi Corporation.
Defended Alfrus S.r.l., operating in the dried fruit industry, in administrative litigation by challenging a series of administrative orders officially blocking containers of food arriving from California for food safety reasons.
Advising Icat Food S.p.A. on updating of the Organizational Model under Legislative Decree no 231/2001.
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Nicola Lucifero