LCA Studio Legale fields experts in upper-end and mid-market M&A deals. The practice’s sector expertise encompasses energy, utilities, infrastructure, fashion and cosmetics, as well as financial services, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, tech, telecoms, and food and beverage. With ‘extensive experience in M&A’, Daniele Bonvicini leads the department alongside M&A and extraordinary transaction expert Vittorio Turinetti di PrieroLeah DunlopAntonio Di Pasquale, Riccardo Sismondi and Luca Minoli are also highly-regarded practitioners.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Senior-level support and attention to detail. An exhaustive and professional focus. Passion and full understanding and representation of clients’ interests. The level of support and availability is impressive!’

  • ‘The legal team stands out for its deep expertise in M&A, combining technical precision with a pragmatic approach to complex transactions. What sets this practice apart is its ability to offer comprehensive legal services across various sectors, providing a one-stop solution for clients.’

  • ‘The team is highly responsive, collaborative, and known for tailoring strategies to meet specific business objectives. Compared to other firms, it excels in delivering a personalised service while maintaining strong commercial awareness.’

  • ‘The firm's commitment to innovation is evident in its use of technology to streamline processes and enhance client communication, as well as its focus on diversity and inclusion within the team.’

  • ‘Leah Dunlop and Antonio Di Pasquale are the perfect team, bringing everything that clients need for any matter and across all jurisdictions.’

  • ‘Daniele Bonvicini is a highly-regarded professional with extensive experience in M&A. He demonstrates a keen understanding of client needs and consistently provides support with exceptional professionalism and speed. One of the best lawyers around, not only for his technical expertise but also for his ability to connect on a personal level.’

  • ‘Riccardo Sismondi delivers a quality service. Always on top of the deal.’

  • ‘Riccardo Sismondi - highly recommended for his expertise, professionalism and dedication. Clients really appreciate his skills and clear advice on complex legal matters and during the M&A process.’

Key clients

  • Absolute Energy Capital
  • Calzaturificio Dema
  • Canada Goose
  • Colussi
  • Covercare
  • Edison
  • Europoligrafico
  • FBS Next
  • Finspe
  • IFF Due
  • Impresoft
  • Italmobiliare
  • Kavis Pharma Holding
  • Kering Eyewear
  • Mansutti
  • Medical Technologies and Devices
  • Newlat Food
  • Prometea
  • Qomodo
  • Raza Heritage Holdings
  • Shareholders of Aesculapius Farmaceutici
  • Shareholders of Firstance
  • Shareholders of Zetacarton
  • Simtech
  • Sparkfood Ingredients
  • Tatuus Racing
  • Voestalpine
  • Xenon Fidec

Work highlights

  • Advised Newlat Food on the £700m acquisition of UK-based Princes Group from Mitsubishi Corporation.
  • Advised Absolute Energy Capital (and its management team) on the transfer of a 95% stake in Absolute Energy to I Squared Capital.
  • Advised Raza Heritage Holdings on its €200m acquisition of all the corporate capital of Edmund Frette from Change Capital Partners.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniele Bonvicini, Vittorio Turinetti di Priero

Other key lawyers

Leah Dunlop, Antonio Di Pasquale, Riccardo Sismondi, Luca Minoli, Roberto de Bonis, Marina Rosito