The eight-strong department at LCA Studio Legale works across the firm’s Milan and Genoa offices. The practice assists carriers, insurance companies, freight forwarders, shipowners, shipyards and port operators on shipping matters (in both Italy and on an international basis). Group head Davide Magnolia’s workload covers seizures, collisions, international commercial law and insurance, along with vessel sales, purchases and chartering; and Giacomo Falsetta advises on maritime and intermodal transport law, as well as port, insurance and international trade law. Providing key support, Carlo Solari advises on maritime law and insurance.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The LCA shipping team is able to give quick replies (even for complex matters).’
- ‘Their skills and professionalism are really rare.’
- ‘The LCA shipping team is able to reply to questions promptly and they are deeply skilled in negotiations and legal matters.’
- ‘The team is always kind and promptly available to give replies.’
- ‘Strong knowledge of maritime law, precision, and ability to handle high-value matters.’
- ‘Davide Magnolia and Carlo Solari have the ability to handle claims for the entire transport industry.’
- ‘Davide Magnolia and Carlo Solari - amazing knowledge and assistance.’
- ‘Davide Magnolia and Carlo Solari always have the right solution.’
Key clients
- Acciai Vender
- Allseas Global Project Logistics
- Arim Holding
- Ashley Road
- Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi
- Bianchi Group
- Bizzi & Partners
- Cigisped Group
- CMA CGM Italy
- CNAN Med
Work highlights
- Advised Marcegaglia Carbon Steel on obtaining the 30-year rights to a €100m-plus port concession in the port of Ravenna through a tender procedure.
- Representing Cigisped in multi-jurisdictional litigation, following the €65m catastrophic loss of a yacht during unloading in Panama City.
- Advised VC N Promotion Shipping GmbH & Co and VC N Priority Shipping & Co on the $55m sale of two vessels.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Davide Magnolia
Other key lawyers
Giacomo Falsetta; Carlo Solari