LCA Studio Legale fields a sizeable team that is sought out by a diverse range of domestic and international clients. Gian Paolo Coppola, who is experienced in international disputes, leads the practice alongside Luciano Castelli, who regularly acts in complex commercial disputes. In 2023, Niccolò Abriani joined as partner from DLA Piper and Simone Legnani was promoted to partner.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The LCA litigation team is always proactive, business-orientated and has straightforward solutions that make it easy to understand even sophisticated issues.’

  • ‘Dario Covucci is a very talented lawyer with strong experience in scientific and technical matters. He quickly understands clients' needs and looks for straightforward solutions to avoid long-lasting proceedings.’

  • ‘Great and versatile team led by Gian Paolo Coppola and supported by Salvatore Sanzo for insolvency matters.'

  • 'Exceptional professionals.’

  • ‘Gian Paolo Coppola and Anna Porcari are true litigation practitioners who are experienced and effective. Able to anticipate the court's moves and the adverse party's most likely conduct.’

  • ‘The LCA dispute resolution department is driven by a customer-centric approach with an exceptional commitment to meeting clients' unique needs.’

  • ‘The lawyers within LCA possess deep knowledge and expertise and are skilled in actively listening to the clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored legal solutions. Effective communication is a hallmark of their practice. They excel in explaining complex legal matters in understandable terms.’

Key clients

  • 777 Genoa CFC Holdings s.r.l.
  • APT S.r.l.
  • Artes Ingegneria s.p.a.
  • Belron Group
  • Casino de La Vallèe S.p.A.
  • Didofà S.r.l.
  • General Directorate for National Roads and Highways of Poland
  • Genoa Cricket and Football Club s.p.a.
  • Jobson Italia S.p.a.
  • Marcegaglia Group
  • Massenza Drilling Rigs S.r.l.
  • Siram S.p.A.
  • Snam Rete Gas S.p.A.
  • Valentino Group

Work highlights

  • Representing Elisa Miroglio, as plaintiff, before the Court of Asti against Mirfin s.s. (holding company of the Miroglio Group) seeking a declaration that the company’s by-laws were null and void and payment of €45 million due to Elisa Miroglio as a consequence of having exercised her right to withdraw as shareholder.
  • Successfully representing General Directorate for National Roads and Highways of Poland in having the Italian courts reject another two attempts by contractors to prevent the enforcement of performance bonds in cases relying on novel interpretations of EU Regulation.
  • Defending Jobson Italia S.p.a. in several cases arising from €60 million worth of claims for damages resulting from a serious storm.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gian Paolo Coppola, Luciano Castelli

Other key lawyers

Dario Covucci, Gian Paolo Coppola, Salvatore Sanzo, Claudia Barone, Anna Porcari, Niccolò Abriani, Simone Legnani, Laura Minoli