LCA Studio Legale is regularly involved in major restructuring matters relating to compositions with creditors and other resolution procedures. The firm is particularly active in out-of-court and in-court insolvency proceedings, insolvency-related disputes, assistance to creditors and distressed M&A. Salvatore Sanzo is noted for his expertise in bankruptcy law, particularly in relation to liquidation. Angela Petrosillo is also recognised for her work in debt restructuring transactions for debtors and investors. Niccolò Abriani joined from DLA Piper in October 2022, and Matteo Bazzani departed in September 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The team as a whole is very capable. Excellent performance under pressure and an outstanding work ethic always combined with a very practical approach.’
‘Salvatore Sanzo is a national authority on restructuring and insolvencies.'
'Angela Petrosillo and Daniele Nataloni are very capable.’
‘Salvatore Sanzo leads the restructuring and insolvency team, one of the most deeply qualified in the Italian legal market.’
‘Angela Petrosillo is prepared, with great empathy and strength towards counterparties. Always available to evaluate new and innovative solutions. Strong technical base.'
‘Michele Petriello combines knowledge and high expertise in the practice. He's responsive and loyal. He is strongly recommended.’
‘The team is really competent in Italian restructuring and has the ability, within the LCA studio, to contact and engage other field specialists that can support the operation.’
‘Available, competent and a great attitude towards solving complex problems.’
Key clients
- Fondazione Centro San Raffaele del Monte Tabor (HSR)
- One Power&Gas s.r.l.
- Porto Turistico Internazionale di Rapallo S.p.A.
- Trifarma S.p.A.
- Ilma S.r.l.
- Lifento S.a.s
- So.Fin.Gi. S.p.a.
- Panzeri S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Acting as Judicial Commissioners in the composition with creditors of the San Raffaele Hospital, which is in its final stage after having €1,000m debts to resolve.
- Advising One Power&Gas on its in-court settlement with creditors before the Court of Milan, one of the first such resolutions under the new Crisis Code.
- Advising the International Marina of Rapallo (PITR) on its restructuring following the financial troubles caused by the destruction of the marina in a storm in October 2018.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Salvatore Sanzo, Diana Burroni, Angela Petrosillo, Michele Petriello