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LCA Studio Legale

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Global Guide 2026 : Italy


LCA Studio Legale

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Provided by LCA Studio Legale

LCA advises multinational corporations, international PE funds, industrial European, US, Asian and Middle-Eastern conglomerates, mid-caps and startups in both domestic and cross borders transactions. It assists companies in every aspect, life stage and corporate affair, sustaining them from the birth of the business idea till the possible listing, through the setting up of the company structure, the expansion on international markets and the management of complex M&A, financing, investment and reorganization transactions.

The Firm has developed a significant expertise in the structuring of extraordinary transactions aimed at the full accomplishment of entrepreneurial initiatives, at the international strengthening of business projects and at the exploitation of the global opportunities. Specific expertise has been gained in the manufacturing, technology, food and life science sectors.

It advises within: mergers, de-mergers, transfers, share sale and purchase agreements (on entire, controlling or minority shareholdings) related to listed and not listed companies and to businesses as going-concerns; contractual and corporate joint ventures; leveraged and management buy-outs; company restructurings, turnarounds and special situations; issue of financial instruments.

It offers its expertise on commercial and corporate governance matters, disciplining the relationships among shareholders and with company bodies, and drafting and negotiating every type of commercial contract.

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Italy

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

LCA Studio Legale is a well-reputed domestic outfit with experience in mandates involving multiple jurisdictions. The team's varied workload includes sales, acquisitions, divestments and corporate governance matters, with clients active in the manufacturing and luxury goods sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • LCA Studio Legale advised Newlat Food on the acquisition of the Princes Group from Mitsubishi Corporation, valued at GBP700 million.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to international M&A and always maintain excellent relationships with both sellers and counterparty lawyers.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
  • The team has very high technical and negotiation skills, offering maximum availability to the customer.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
  • LCA Studio Legale has a solid background and experience in corporate law matters.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
  • The team at LCA is very responsive and fast.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
  • LCA Studio Legale is able to support clients at 360 degrees.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Leah Dunlop
    Band 3Leah Dunlop

    Leah Dunlop

    Leah Dunlop is well regarded for cross-border acquisitions and divestments, assisting energy groups and luxury goods clients. She is dual-qualified in Italy and the UK.

    • Leah Dunlop is very pragmatic, thorough and resourceful.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Daniele Bonvicini
    Band 5Daniele Bonvicini

    Daniele Bonvicini

    Daniele Bonvicini manages M&A mandates for local and international players from the cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors. He is also able to advise on share deals.

    • Daniele is not only a highly professional individual but also a lawyer with great business experience, which leads him to always find winning solutions.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
    • Daniele Bonvicini has an excellent commercial vision and is able to convey all our needs on paper, as well as negotiate them wisely with counterparties.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
  • Band 6Riccardo Sismondi
    Band 6Riccardo Sismondi

    Riccardo Sismondi

    Riccardo Sismondi is a notable lawyer who advises companies from the energy and IT sectors on cross-border deals. He also assists with acquisitions and disposals.

    • Riccardo is the lawyer you always want by your side in complex situations because he is able to have a 360-degree vision that allows him to anticipate critical issues and manage them excellently.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
    • He has a great deal sense.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
    • Riccardo Sismondi is a complete and fundamental professional for our company.

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  • Band 6Roberto de Bonis
    Band 6Roberto de Bonis

    Roberto de Bonis

    Roberto Bonis is a well-regarded lawyer who assists with cross-border acquisitions and sales. He is also experienced in advising on share deals.

  • Band 6Umberto Piattelli
    Band 6Umberto Piattelli

    Umberto Piattelli

    Umberto Piattelli assists real estate and energy clients as well as venture capital groups with acquisitions. His practice is also noted for share deals.
  • Up and ComingMarina Rosito
    Up and ComingMarina Rosito

    Marina Rosito

    Marina Rosito is an increasingly prominent lawyer who is widely recognised for her skills in the corporate space. She is particularly strong in domestic M&A.

    • Marina Rosito is an excellent project manager and very prepared.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
    • Marina is very effective and fast.

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