With ‘precise knowledge of the luxury goods industry’, LCA Studio Legale advises clients across the sector, from fashion houses to producers of luxury wines, watches, perfumes and cars. The firm covers a wide range of matters, including corporate and M&A transactions, IP issues, real estate transactions and dispute resolution. Its team excels in both domestic and cross-border matters. Gianluca De Cristofaro, a specialist in IP and advertising, and Edoardo Calcaterra, who advises on M&A and private equity, spearhead the practice. Simona Passarelli, practising out of Rome, provides ordinary and extraordinary tax advice.
Testimonials
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‘LCA's advantage is their precise knowledge of the luxury goods industry and their multidisciplinary response, which is not limited to intellectual property.’
‘They are available, responsive and business-oriented.’
‘Proactive - competent - innovative - business oriented.’
Key clients
- Baltimora Studio S.r.l
- BTX Italian Retail and Brands Srl
- Byredo
- Canada Goose Inc
- Coccinelle S.p.A.
- Dior
- ES World Italy S.r.l.
- Fendi
- Furla S.p.A.
- Guerlain
- Guess
- Kering Eyewear S.p.A.
- La Rinascente S.p.A.
- Loro Piana S.p.A.
- LVMH Italia S.p.A.
- Max Mara S.r.l.
- New Guards Group
- Pangaia
- Paris Texas S.r.l.
- Prada
- Raza Heritage Holdings
- SAG S.r.l.
- Slowear
- Tatuus
- Valentino S.p.A.
- Zagato
Work highlights
- Assisted Raza Heritage Holdings with its €200 million acquisition of luxury linens maker Edmund Frette S.à r.l. from Change Capital Partners LLP.
- Advised LVMH Italia S.p.A. on the launch of the CircularITALIE project, which will allow LVMH group companies to access a platform of integrated waste management services.
- Representing Valentino in a multi-jurisdictional dispute with an individual over embroidery samples.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gianluca De Cristofaro, Edoardo Calcaterra