Its balanced contentious and non-contentious practice sees LCA Studio Legale advise on the full range of administrative law processes and related litigation. Authorisations and public tenders are key focal points, spanning the energy, healthcare and real estate and construction sectors. The practice also boasts a dedicated FDI team, led by Andrea Carreri. Practice head Leonardo De Vecchi advises a diverse roster of public and private-sector clients across the life sciences, food and real estate sectors. Benedetta Mussini is an expert in urban planning, construction and environmental law. Orsola Torrani joined the team in April 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is really skilled and focused, providing support always in time and having a strong know-how both on healthcare and real estate administrative and public practice.’

  • ‘Leonardo De Vecchi is leading the team: he is excellent in his field and with a very good approach to the client, both in listening to the requirements, guiding in the risk assessment and building strategies.’

  • ‘LCA welcomes clients in a truly unique environment. The team is always ready to support clients in their choices by highlighting risks and benefits. Their knowledge of the laws is remarkable and their know-how is the key to their success. An advantage that allows them to extricate themselves even in the most complex situations.’

  • ‘Mussini is incredible. She is super motivated at work and is always ready to offer you ideas and solutions suitable for the problem. She knows her sector perfectly and guides the client towards the best choice. Furthermore, and no less important, she is available to listen to the client and always reachable for any question.’

  • ‘Avvocato Leonardo De Vecchi is highly experienced in administrative law practice, offering quick and detailed feedback.’

  • ‘People, knowledge, transparency.’

Key clients

  • Abitare Co
  • Alta Quota Rent S.r.l.
  • Aosta Valley Region
  • Arborea Living Il Belvedere S.r.l.
  • Bluestone Crescenzago S.r.l.
  • Casa di cura Habilita S.p.A.
  • Colombo Costruzioni S.p.A.
  • Dealfa S.r.l.
  • Distilleria Deta S.r.l.
  • Domus Service Co
  • Extractum Pharma Zrt
  • Furla S.p.A.
  • Hupac SA
  • Instrumentation Laboratory S.p.A.
  • Med Consulting S.r.l.
  • Parcam S.r.l.
  • Progroup Board S.r.l.
  • SUN NRG S.r.l.
  • Torino Soc. Cons. S.r.l.
  • Zentiva Italia S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Advising HISA on the public tender procedure for the construction of Lot No. 2 of the Tunnel Euroalpin Lyon Turin.
  • Assisted Novelis Italia S.p.A. in a proceeding concerning the impact of public works on its business, arising from the construction of a light rail transport link in the Municipality of Bresso.
  • Assisting Lendlease with the authorisation and transfer of regional and provincial concessions relating to groundwater drainage as part of the redevelopment of the new campus of the University of Milan.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leonardo De Vecchi, Benedetta Mussini

Other key lawyers

Andrea Carreri, Orsola Torrani