LCA Studio Legale‘s sports law department is led by Federico Venturi Ferriolo, whose knowledge spans sports regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and cross-border transactions and disputes before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and sports federations. The group primarily represents sportspeople, with other clients being broadcasters, agencies, investors in the sports sector, and companies involved in tours, events and competitions. Also on staff are Lorenzo Vittorio Caprara, who has experience across sponsorship matters, high-profile player transfers, sports employment issues and regulatory work, and Nicolò Peri, who is brought in to advise on M&A, transfers, and litigation.
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- Federico Ferriolo, a top professional, is highly skilled in his field of work.
- The quality of service is always available; no question is too much! We feel part of the team of specialists.
- ‘I worked most closely with Federico Venturi Ferriolo, who led the team. Federico stood out for his ability to balance strategy with execution. He was equally comfortable talking through big picture points at the board level and rolling up his sleeves on documents when needed. That gave me a lot of confidence in the process.'
- 'Nicolò Peri and Lorenzo Vittorio Caprara were very sharp and efficient. They picked up issues quickly, were responsive on short notice, and helped keep the transaction moving without getting bogged down.'
- ‘LCA Studio Legale’s sports law team stands out for its exceptional responsiveness and resolute approach. As a Belgian law firm need to be able to count on good counterparts in Italy for our clients. Their deep expertise and pragmatic mindset make them a trusted partner, particularly when navigating the complexities of football transfers in Italy.’
- ‘Federico Venturi Ferriolo truly cares about his clients — he creates personal connections and remains available even beyond professional matters.’
- 'LCA stood out for their technical expertise, clarity of presentation, and exceptional interpersonal skills, even during the most delicate moments of the procedure.'
- ‘What stood out with LCA on this deal was how comfortable they are in the sports space. They know the M&A work cold, but they also understand the quirks that come with buying and selling football clubs in Italy and Europe. That mix of technical skills and sector knowledge made them very effective. Compared to other firms I have used, they were more pragmatic and less caught up in theory. They focused on finding solutions that worked in practice and kept the deal moving. They are also easy to work with across borders and good at coordinating with other counsel.’
Key clients
- Alberto Costa
- AS1 Group
- Billy Baron
- Bollsinne Sweden AB
- Carlos Ruiz Casillas
- Claudio Cassano
- Eleonora Cordaro
- Enrico Brignola
- Franco Damián Vázquez
- Gleison Bremer
- International Padel Federation
- Italian Paralympic Committee
- Lautaro Javier Martinez
- Leaderbrock Sports Group
- Martín Adrián Satriano Costa
- Michael Kayode
- NBC
- Nicolò Zaniolo
- Nikola Mirotic
- Paulo Exequiel Dybala
Work highlights
Acting for Lautaro Javier Martinez on the renegotiation of his employment contract with FC Inter Milan and that of his sponsorship deal with Nike.
Advised Teun Koopmeiners and his agent on his €60 million transfer from Atalanta BC to FC Juventus.
Advised the International Padel Federation on its joint venture partner QSI’s acquisition of SetPoint Events SAU from Damm SA, resulting in the merger of World Padel Tour with Premier Padel to create a single global professional padel circuit, to be governed by IPF.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Federico Venturi Ferriolo
Other key lawyers
Lorenzo Vittorio Caprara; Nicolò Peri