He established his professional practice as an advisor to private companies active in global markets, often acting as a trusted advisor in relation to strategies for structuring and growing an international business. Over the years, his practice has spanned the core sectors of the Italian economy, such as fashion, design, hospitality and food & beverage, with a focus on the wine industry, a field in which he has gained a reputation as one of the most experienced lawyers acting for Italian household names in foreign markets.

As a business lawyer with international education and background, Luca has been dedicated to sports law and the sports industry since the beginning of his professional career. In addition to assisting corporate clients such as sponsors, manufacturers of sports apparel and equipment, sports marketing agencies, and media companies, Luca has become a trusted advisor to sports clubs, leagues, governing bodies, athletes, coaches, managers, and agents.Come avvocato d’affari con formazione e background internazionale, Luca si è dedicato al diritto sportivo e all’industria dello sport fin dall’inizio della sua carriera professionale. Oltre ad assistere clienti corporate come sponsor, produttori di abbigliamento e attrezzature sportive, agenzie di marketing sportivo e società di media, Luca è anche trusted advisor per club sportivi, leghe, organi direttivi, atleti, allenatori, manager e agenti.

As the firm’s global head of sports, Luca leads a team of lawyers based in Withers’ main offices in Europe, the USA and Asia, offering highly specialised sport-related regulatory, commercial, corporate and tax expertise in relation to high-profile transactions, including sponsorships, international transfers of players, playing contracts, management contracts, direct investments and licensing of audio-visual rights.