Able ‘to explain complex questions to different parties from different countries’, LCA Studio Legale advises leading Italian and international clients in construction, infrastructure, healthcare and advertising disputes. As a full-service law firm, it is also well-positioned to assist clients with disputes that raise cross-practice issues. The team is headed by Gian Paolo Coppola, dual-qualified in Italy and the UK, and Luciano Castelli, who assists clients with commercial and corporate litigation. Niccolò Abriani is frequently instructed by large industrial and financial groups, whilst Simone Legnani is an expert in both litigation and arbitration.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team shows responsiveness and the ability to explain complex questions to different parties from different countries.'

  • 'They have a practical and business-oriented approach.’

  • ‘Luciano Castelli is a very good lawyer with a good combination of experience, business approach and energy to approach and resolve complex matters.’

Key clients

  • APT S.r.l.
  • Belron Group
  • Cannon Group
  • Casino de La Vallèe S.p.A.
  • Didofà S.r.l.
  • GAEA QIAIF ICAV
  • General Directorate for National Roads and Highways of Poland
  • Genoa Cricket and Football Club s.p.a.
  • Marcegaglia Group
  • Massenza Drilling Rigs S.r.l.
  • Siram S.p.A.
  • Snam Rete Gas S.p.A.
  • THIEA SICAV SIF
  • Valentino Group

Work highlights

  • Defending Progroup Board S.r.l. in a €97 million dispute arising from a preliminary real estate sale agreement with Vitali S.p.A. and its subsequent cancellation.
  • Acting for 777 Partners in an arbitration administered by the Milan Chamber of Arbitration brought by 777 Genoa CFC Holdings against Fingiochi.
  • Defending Casino de La Vallèe S.p.A. against claims by Elle Claims S.A. seeking over €43.5m of receivables accrued by SITMAR S.p.A. for unpaid hotel/casino rent.

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, Niccolò Abriani, Simone Legnani, Claudia Bosco