With a team possessing ‘exceptional expertise’ in the sector, LCA Studio Legale is well-versed in a wide range of restructuring and insolvency matters. Members are approached by clients to advise on, and negotiate over, debt restructurings and distressed M&A. The firm is also experienced in extraordinary administration. The team is led by four partners in the Milan office: bankruptcy expert Salvatore Sanzo; Diana Burroni, an advisor on liquidation procedures; Angela Petrosillo, who specialises in arrangements with creditors; and Michele Petriello, who combines knowledge of corporate governance and bankruptcy.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The foremost quality is the dedication and availability the team gives to the client.’

  • ‘Salvatore Sanzo is knowledgeable, available, experienced and imaginative.'

  • ‘Highly competent and professional team, great attention to the customer, punctual, excellent relational skills, they leave nothing to chance, great availability, determination.’

  • ‘Exceptional expertise of the entire team in the sector. Great experience in managing restructuring operations, even complex, articulated and conflictual. Able to negotiate and integrate with the advisors involved.’

  • ‘Angela Petrosillo is one of the best in the market.'

  • 'Salvatore Sanzo has great experience and is a great negotiator.'

  • ‘The law firm is very experienced and fast in finding the right solution. Able to follow the course of procedure and suggest the correct course for clients.’

  • ‘Diana Burroni is highly experienced and has a problem-solving approach.’

Key clients

  • Acciaierie d’Italia S.p.A.
  • ARGO S.r.l.
  • Gruppo Inghirami
  • Impianti Tecnologici S.p.A.
  • Porto Turistico Internazionale di Rapallo S.p.A.
  • Valore in Sanità

Work highlights

  • Acting for Acciaierie D'Italia S.p.A., the tenant company of the business unit of Ilva S.p.A. in extraordinary administration, in opting out of Ilva’s over €4.2 billion composition with creditors to seek another solution.
  • Acting for the Inghirami Group on its €120 million restructuring and renegotiation of bank debts.
  • Assisting ARGO S.r.l. with acquiring and fully restructuring the tourist port of Rapallo (Genoa).

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Salvatore Sanzo, Diana Burroni, Angela Petrosillo, Michele Petriello