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    OFFICE
    Milan Office

    Via della Moscova 18, 20121
    Tel: +39 02778875205
    Fax: +39 0276018478
    EMAIL: giovanni.lega@lcalex.it

    LANGUAGES
    Italian English French
    PROFESSIONAL ORDER

    Italy (Milan Bar)

    PERSONAL ASSISTANT

    Carlotta Marchese
    carlotta.marchese@lcalex.it

    Equity Partner

    Giovanni
    Lega

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    Information

    OFFICE
    Milan Office

    Via della Moscova 18, 20121
    Tel: +39 02778875205
    Fax: +39 0276018478
    EMAIL: giovanni.lega@lcalex.it

    LANGUAGES
    Italian English French
    PROFESSIONAL ORDER

    Italy (Milan Bar)

    PERSONAL ASSISTANT

    Carlotta Marchese
    carlotta.marchese@lcalex.it

    Giovanni is the founder and current chairman of ASLA – the Association of Italian Law Firms that comprises all major Italian law firms and primary foreign firms active in Italy.
    Giovanni has promoted and acted in several industrial reorganizations (e.g., Cirio, Mandelli, Lamborghini, etc.) and various entrepreneurial initiatives, including, among others, Trendy Vend, Vini Italiani, Mozzarella Mania Food, Accademia della Pasta, Tatuus, Caleido, H-Farm, Lipogems, IMES, AMT Robotics, Tombolini.
    He has also held a position in Boards of Directors of several companies and is currently member of several Boards of Directors, including those of Andrea Bocelli Foundation, Junior Achievement, Credit Suisse, La Centrale Finanziaria, TheSpac, LCA Ventures and AIRC.
    His passions are at the core of his professional life and entrepreneurial career: the Blue Note in Milan, the famous jazz club and restaurant, now considered one of the most important showcases of jazz music in Europe and in the world, was born from his intuition and his love for music. Today, the Blue Note is even listed on the stock market.
    He actively provides his contribution and support to several pro bono activities, both personally and through LCA as well.
    His trust in younger generations and his natural inclination for teaching and training have led him to take part, as guest speaker, in several conferences and seminars. He has also been a teaching scholar at several universities.

    Professional experience

    In 1988, Giovanni founded the law firm LCA which was active in international corporate and commercial law.
    In 1996, the law firm became the platform on which the UK firm Freshfields was created, becoming the Italian branch of its worldwide network with two offices in Milan and Rome. Giovanni was the managing partner of the Milan and Rome offices, and he was a member of the Worldwide Partnership Council.
    In 2004, he refounded LCA Law Firm where he now acts as managing partner.

    Associations, seminars, media and other activities

    Giovanni advises national and international clients in extraordinary corporate finance transactions such as mergers, demergers, sales and purchases of shareholdings, transfers of businesses and business branches, restructuring, joint venture transactions and equity investments.

    Education

    Master of Laws, Harvard University School of Law (1985)
    Law Degree, Catholic University of Milan (1981)

    Acknowledgments

    Shortlisted - Innovative Lawyers 2018

    Ranked Lawyer for Corporate M&A

    Ranked Lawyer for Corporate M&A

    Recommended Lawyer for Commercial, Corporate and M&A

    Information

    OFFICE

    Milan Office

    Via della Moscova 18, 20121
    Tel: +39 02778875205
    Fax: +39 0276018478
    EMAIL: giovanni.lega@lcalex.it

    LANGUAGES
    Italian English French
    PROFESSIONAL ORDER

    Italy (Milan Bar)

    PERSONAL ASSISTANT

    Carlotta Marchese
    carlotta.marchese@lcalex.it

    Areas of activity

    Giovanni is the founder and current chairman of ASLA – the Association of Italian Law Firms that comprises all major Italian law firms and primary foreign firms active in Italy.
    Giovanni has promoted and acted in several industrial reorganizations (e.g., Cirio, Mandelli, Lamborghini, etc.) and various entrepreneurial initiatives, including, among others, Trendy Vend, Vini Italiani, Mozzarella Mania Food, Accademia della Pasta, Tatuus, Caleido, H-Farm, Lipogems, IMES, AMT Robotics, Tombolini.
    He has also held a position in Boards of Directors of several companies and is currently member of several Boards of Directors, including those of Andrea Bocelli Foundation, Junior Achievement, Credit Suisse, La Centrale Finanziaria, TheSpac, LCA Ventures and AIRC.
    His passions are at the core of his professional life and entrepreneurial career: the Blue Note in Milan, the famous jazz club and restaurant, now considered one of the most important showcases of jazz music in Europe and in the world, was born from his intuition and his love for music. Today, the Blue Note is even listed on the stock market.
    He actively provides his contribution and support to several pro bono activities, both personally and through LCA as well.
    His trust in younger generations and his natural inclination for teaching and training have led him to take part, as guest speaker, in several conferences and seminars. He has also been a teaching scholar at several universities.

    Professional experience

    In 1988, Giovanni founded the law firm LCA which was active in international corporate and commercial law.
    In 1996, the law firm became the platform on which the UK firm Freshfields was created, becoming the Italian branch of its worldwide network with two offices in Milan and Rome. Giovanni was the managing partner of the Milan and Rome offices, and he was a member of the Worldwide Partnership Council.
    In 2004, he refounded LCA Law Firm where he now acts as managing partner.

    Associations, seminars, media and other activities

    Giovanni advises national and international clients in extraordinary corporate finance transactions such as mergers, demergers, sales and purchases of shareholdings, transfers of businesses and business branches, restructuring, joint venture transactions and equity investments.

    Education

    Master of Laws, Harvard University School of Law (1985)
    Law Degree, Catholic University of Milan (1981)

    Acknowledgments

    Acknowledgments

    Shortlisted - Innovative Lawyers 2018

    Ranked Lawyer for Corporate M&A

    Ranked Lawyer for Corporate M&A

    Recommended Lawyer for Commercial, Corporate and M&A

    M&A – Private Equity
    Commercial and corporate
    Wealth Management

    M&A – Private Equity

    At LCA, we boast long-standing experience in global transactions and investment opportunities. We can assist you in structuring extraordinary transactions in Italy and across borders, and in negotiating and drafting relevant contractual agreements. In this way, we can ensure optimum creation, development and consolidation (including on an international level) of your business initiatives, and support your company to harness growth and investment opportunities offered by global markets.
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    Commercial and corporate

    While LCA can offer and support you in a broad variety of services, we pride ourselves on consultancy for company law, domestic and international corporate contracts, commercial and corporate litigation and all the regulatory aspects typical of the various markets involved.
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    Wealth Management

    Managing your wealth can be a tricky process. At LCA, we can guide you through the management, protection and optimisation of family assets, whether they consist of movable or immovable property, financial, industrial or works of art. Among other things, we help you structure family trusts and create wealth funds. We assist you in financial planning, investment management and the implementation of legal structures designed to safeguard and for the intergenerational transmission of assets.
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    Private Clients
    Manufacturing
    Energy
    Life Sciences

    Private Clients

    LCA assists its private clients in reorganizing their assets, with different management configurations (holdings, trusts, family foundations, and so on) to protect against third-party aggression, including through the possible planning of a generational shift
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    Manufacturing

    The complex world of manufacturing can feel overwhelming. Comprising small and medium-sized companies, as well as renowned multinationals, it encompasses and straddles a multitude of sectors and markets, each with its own specific characteristics and specific corporate, commercial, contractual, organisational and operational features. Here at LCA, we can help your company meet its full business potential, in compliance with the numerous and changing regulations in force. With profound and expert knowledge of the industry, we can provide accurate, rapid and targeted solutions to meet your needs.
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    Energy

    At LCA, we have a team of legal experts able to support you in a broad range of energy matters. We advise Italian and foreign investors and lenders in complex investment, financing, acquisition and development of projects in the traditional energy sector (petrochemicals, natural gas and electricity) and renewable energy sector (solar, wind, geothermal, water and biomass). We’ll help you prepare the documentation required by the GSE (Gestore Servizi Energetici). We’ll work with you to resolve issues arising from energy projects in Italy and abroad, and handle relations with tax and customs authorities.
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    Life Sciences

    Also in the Life Sciences industry, our dedicated team combines cross-departmental skills and expertise to support a wider range of clients. We work with entrepreneurs, institutions, investors and domestic and international funds operating in the Life Science and Healthcare fields, providing full multi-disciplinary assistance, based on the experience and the real and in-depth knowledge of the specific issues of this industry.
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