Withers Studio Legale is a go-to advisor for prominent, often family-owned, names in the wine industry. The firm supports the global growth and expansion of ‘made in Italy’ agro-food businesses with advice on distribution, licensing, trade marks, and tax matters, alongside a focus on food-tech and hospitality. Splitting her time between Milan and Padua, Roberta Crivellaro leads the practice and specialises in complex cross-border corporate, commercial, and real estate transactions in the food and wine industry.
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Testimonials
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- 'This practice distinguishes itself through a strong combination of technical expertise and client-focused communication. The team is highly responsive, accessible, and demonstrates a genuine commitment to guiding clients through complex matters with clarity and professionalism. Compared to other firms, they stand out for their collaborative approach and transparency in explaining legal strategies and anticipated outcomes.'
- ‘The individuals I worked with demonstrated both outstanding legal ability and strong interpersonal skills. They showed empathy, patience, and a real willingness to understand client priorities. Their ability to present complex legal issues clearly and practically was invaluable.'
Key clients
- Arsenale Bioyards Srl
- Fondo Linfa - Riello Investimenti SGR and Maia Ventures
- Daria Illy
- Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine SpA
Work highlights
The firm represented Fondo Linfa, the first Italian venture growth capital fund dedicated to agrifoodtech, and Maia Ventures, in their investment in Exo Lab Italia Srl.
Provided assistance to Daria Illy, heir of Gruppo Illy SpA, one of Italy's leading coffee manufacturers, in a family buy-out transaction involving the liquidation of her shareholding in Holding Illy SpA.
Counseled Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine on a deal envisaging an international partnership where Pasqua became the exclusive global distributor for selected wines in the US-owned House of Smith portfolio and acquired up to a 20% ownership of the Real Wine brand.
Practice head
Roberta Crivellaro
Other key lawyers
Luca Ferrari; Jacopo Liguori; Carlo Alberto Demichelis; Edoardo Kratter; Tommaso La Scala