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LCA Studio Legale

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LCA Studio Legale contains a dedicated food and beverage department that advises national and multinational food companies and agribusinesses. The firm is widely specialised in the industry, advising on production regulations, food safety, geographical indications, acquisitions, labelling and advertising as well as taxation. With offices now in Rome as well as Milan, the firm has extended its reach. Nicola Lucifero heads the food law department,  advising clients on competition, IP and consumer protection matters relating to the food industry.

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  • ‘The team is led by Nicola Lucifero, who is a real Master of the topic and has knowledge through different countries and jurisdictions.’

  • ‘Nicola Lucifero is an outstanding food-lawyer. He will provide clear answers and underline the potential risks and benefits of every choice the management could take.’

  • ‘The team has extensive and deep knowledge of the industry with up to date information about legislative and market evolution and possible outcomes in business terms.’

Key clients

  • 3B Latte S.r.l.
  • Artsana S.p.A.
  • Biscuits Bouvard S.A.S
  • Bonduelle Italia S.r.l.
  • Consorzio Agrario Terrepadane
  • Deebee’s Organics Inc.
  • Del Monte Italy S.r.l.
  • Distilleria Deta S.r.l.
  • Fitimex S.p.A.
  • Heinz Italia Spa
  • Italian Private Opportunities S.p.A.
  • Pinsami S.r.l.
  • Qodeup S.r.l.
  • Soc. Coop. Huerta Gama
  • Società Agricola Halaesa S.r.l.
  • Spreafico Francesco & Fratelli S.p.A.
  • Swiss Filling and Packaging
  • TooA S.r.l.
  • Vitabay CV

Work highlights

  • Advised dairy products company 3B Latte and its shareholders on the sale of the entire capital of 3B Latte to Gennaro Auricchio S.p.A.
  • Advised TooA S.r.l. on food labeling compliance for the ice-cream and topping labels under applicable law and the requirements needed for export to the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and France.
  • Assisting Artsana S.p.A. with the drafting of franchise agreements for Chicco’s stores, implementing the regulations on the transfer of agricultural and food products into its business structure, in accordance with the Legislative Decree No. 198/2021.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nicola Lucifero