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LCA Studio Legale‘s dedicated food department advises clients along the entire agri-food lifecycle. Multinational and national food FMCG companies and agri-businesses regularly instruct the firm on regulatory and compliance matters, as well as corporate and M&A transactions within the food industry. Spearheading the team, Nicola Lucifero advises on competition, IP and consumer protection law.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The LCA food team is able to provide resilient and tailor-made support to food companies. We are highly satisfied with the quality of the services we are given by LCA and we recommend them strongly.’

  • ‘Nicola Lucifero is a true master of the matter. He always ensures deep analysis and thorough advice, aiming at the best protection of the client.’

  • ‘Extremely competent and reactive team. Always ready to accept innovative challenges and to support clients in their strategies by directing them towards the correct legislative tracks.’

  • ‘A note of merit for competence and availability goes to Nicola Lucifero.’

  • ‘The knowledge of the industry and the extensive experience of the team allow discussion and the implementation of complex and effective deal' architectures.'

  • ‘I've worked with Nicola Lucifero and I believe he's the top expert in Italy on food law.'

Key clients

  • Alfrus 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.
  • Erika Eis
  • Fitimex S.p.A.
  • Frantoio del Monte Pisano S.r.l.
  • Hana Group Italia S.r.l.
  • Heinz Italia Spa
  • Italian Private Opportunities S.p.A.
  • Kellogg’s
  • Kraft Heinz
  • Pinsami S.r.l.
  • Qodeup S.r.l.
  • Refresco
  • Relius

Work highlights

  • Assisted Newlat Food S.p.A. in its entry into an agreement for the £700 million acquisition of UK-based Princes Group from Mitsubishi Corporation.
  • Defended Alfrus S.r.l., operating in the dried fruit industry, in administrative litigation by challenging a series of administrative orders officially blocking containers of food arriving from California for food safety reasons.
  • Advising Icat Food S.p.A. on updating of the Organizational Model under Legislative Decree no 231/2001.

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Nicola Lucifero