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LCA Studio Legale

LCA Studio Legale

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Italy

3

Private equity

Combining ‘legal expertise with a very pragmatic, business-oriented approach’, LCA Studio Legale supports private equity and venture capital firms, as well as the target companies, in buyouts and seed funding investments. The firm’s expertise extends to transactions in both regulated and unregulated sectors. Jointly leading the team from Milan, Roberto de Bonis assists managers and investors in transactions relating to public companies, while Andrea Messuti focuses on venture capital matters in the life sciences sector. Riccardo Massimilla, who advises energy and manufacturing clients, is the Genoa-based practice head.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘LCA combines legal expertise with a very pragmatic, business-oriented approach. They know how to keep negotiations moving and focus on workable solutions rather than over-lawyering.'
  • ‘Andrea Messuti is hands-on and always available when pivotal decisions are required. He shows real ownership over the deal and makes himself accessible even under tight timelines.'
  • ‘Roberto De Bonis is a trusted professional who tries to solve issues instead of creating them, which makes him a perfect business lawyer.’
  • ‘LCA demonstrates a clear and thorough understanding of clients' needs and engages the right people, carefully selected according to the different skills required throughout the process.’
  • ‘The practice stands out for its deep understanding of the venture capital ecosystem and its ability to anticipate the specific needs of both investors and founders.'
  • ‘The team combines strong technical skills with exceptional interpersonal and negotiation abilities, which streamlines discussions and accelerates deal execution.'
  • ‘What we appreciate about LCA Studio Legale is its ability to focus on the key topics of a process, prioritizing the client's needs.’

Key clients

  • A2A S.p.A.
  • Absolute Energy
  • Alberto and Marco Pisanti
  • Amundi SGR S.p.A.
  • Azimut Group
  • CDP Venture Capital SGR S.p.A.
  • Cognitive AI S.r.l.
  • Direct from Italy S.r.l.
  • Easy Rain i S.p.A
  • Ethica Global Investments
  • IGI S.p.A.
  • Impresoft group
  • INDUSTRIE MECCANICHE ELETTRICHE - S.p.A.
  • JAB Holding S.à.r.l.
  • Pentere S.r.l.
  • Primo Ventures SGR S.p.A.
  • Terna Forward S.r.l.
  • Terra Next S.r.l.
  • Xenon Private Equity
  • Algebris Investment

Work highlights

Assisted the shareholders of Fratelli Polli S.p.A. in selling a 100% stake in the company to GG6 S.r.l., a holding company controlled by Platinum Equity Advisors International (UK) Limited Company.
Advised Xenon FIDEC SICAV RAIF on two significant build-up projects aimed at creating Italian leaders in water monitoring systems and industrial automation, including the buyouts of Coms S.r.l., Depur Service S.r.l. and NPC S.r.l.
Advised Alto Partners SGR S.p.A. and the minority shareholders on the sale of their shares of Millefili S.p.A. to Armònia SGR S.p.A.
Practice head

Roberto de Bonis; Andrea Messuti; Riccardo Massimilla

Other key lawyers

Benedetto Lonato; Flavia Visco; Luca Minoli; Francesco Buoso

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