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About
Provided by LCA Studio Legale
LCA’s team assists freight forwarders, (sub)carriers, insurance companies, ship-owners, investors, shipyards, P&I clubs, logistic companies, charterers, builders, lenders, traders and brokers in all litigation and non-contentious matters.
Transportations and Insurance
Assistance is offered with respect to any type of carriage of goods (by road, air, rail and multimodal), handling cases related to losses or damages to cargos, delays, short deliveries, thefts and robberies, transshipments, damages during loading and unloading, negotiating contracts of carriage and insurance policies, managing claims and adopting precautionary measures.
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LCA has great expertise in all issues related to maritime law and carriage of goods by sea, handling claims with respect to bills of lading disputes, damages to containers, lay time and demurrage, loading and unloading operations and port services, contracts of sale, purchase and usage of ships, loan agreements, mortgages and other securities.
Shipping Finance
The Firm supports clients in the execution of various forms of financing transactions, the negotiation of security packages and the restructuring of the same transactions.
International Trade & Commodities
LCA handles disputes related to the international sale of goods, Incoterms issues, quantity and quality disputes, documentary credits, warrants, pledges on goods, agency and distribution contracts, joint ventures, incorporation of new companies and subsidiaries.
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Strengths
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LCA Studio Legale is responsive, very thorough in understanding dynamics and has a work method that is not burdensome for the client. The final output is always very comprehensive.
Shipping respondentEuropeThe team stands out for its in-depth knowledge of the sector. It is capable of providing effective solutions with short turnarounds.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Davide Magnolia
Davide Magnolia is a prominent lawyer who is well positioned to act on multi-jurisdictional mandates involving contentious aspects and negotiations with local authorities. Davide is a truly knowledgeable professional embodying the spirit of the law firm, providing timely, targeted answers to even complex questions and offering exceptional availability.
Shipping respondentEuropeDavide Magnolia combines in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and business practices with a pragmatic and consistently innovative approach. He guides clients, clearly defining desired outcomes.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Giacomo Falsetta
Giacomo Falsetta is an increasingly prominent lawyer with particular experience in disputes surrounding the seizure of vessels. Additionally, he is active on cases including the sale of ships, workplace accidents and multi-jurisdictional damage claims. Giacomo Falsetta is very responsive and practical, and a very nice person in general.
Shipping respondentEuropeGiacomo Falsetta is a capable lawyer and always ready to provide his assistance promptly.
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Ranked Individuals at LCA Studio Legale (2)
Members
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Benedetto Lonato

Maria Grazia Longoni Palmigiano
Head of Department

Riccardo Massimilla

Davide Magnolia
Head of Department

Davide Magnolia
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Giacomo Falsetta
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