Davide Magnolia
LCA Studio LegaleWith ‘deep knowledge of the shipping industry’, LCA Studio Legale‘s team routinely acts for carriers, sub-carriers, insurance companies, freight forwarders, shipowners, shipyards, and port operators. A ’great expert in international and national maritime laws and regulations‘, practice head Davide Magnolia has extensive experience in significant cargo claims, charter party disputes, arrests, collisions, and sales and purchase of ships, as well as yachting sector and port law expertise. Providing key support, recently promoted partner Giacomo Falsetta advises on maritime and intermodal transport law, along with port, insurance and international trade law.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strongly recommended for the great professionalism and efficiency of its lawyers. Great knowledge of every sector of trade and industry.'
- 'The plus is definitively the speed in providing always very professional and factual feedback.'
- 'Their assistance and knowledge are amazing and they always give the right suggestions.'
- 'Deep knowledge of the shipping industry, a collaborative team, and high levels of partner responsiveness.'
- 'Davide Magnolia is appreciated a lot for his availability and the fact that clients can ask him about anything.'
- 'Davide Magnolia is a great expert in international and national maritime laws and regulations.'
- 'Davide Magnolia is one of the best consultants around.'
- 'Davide Magnolia - a partner with knowledge and experience beyond his years. Always available, on top of the detail, and a leading industry figure in shipping and maritime litigation.'
Key clients
- Allseas Global Project Logistics Limited
- Arim Holding SA
- Bizzi & Partners S.p.A.
- Cigisped Group
- CMA CGM Italy S.r.l.
- CNAN Med
- Daxel Italy Srl
- Eurogate Tanger Morocco
- Rif Line S.p.A.
- Acciai Vender S.p.a.
- IFL Spedizioni S.p.a. (De Georgio Group)
- Jobson Italia S.p.A.
- La Spezia Container Terminal S.p.A. (Contship Italia Group)
- Marcegaglia Group
- Massenza Drilling Rigs S.r.l.
- Medcenter Container Terminal S.p.A. (MSC Group)
- Oceanogate S.p.A.
- Pantaenius Gmbh
- Savona Terminal Auto S.r.l. (part of Grimaldi Group)
- Steinweg Handelsweem VV
- Tarros Group
- Terminal Darsena Toscana S.r.l.
- Thermocar S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Acting for Allseas Global Project Logistics in resolving a €23m charterparty dispute involving the seizure of a chartered vessel.
- Representing Cigisped S.r.l. in multi-jurisdictional litigation, following the €65m catastrophic loss of a yacht during unloading in Panama City.
- Representing two ports defending catastrophic losses involving yachts, arising from severe storms in 2018.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Davide Magnolia