About Us

Meet Our Team of Experienced International Lawyers

Vania Marinello

Vania Marinello

Director and Partner – MLRO - COFA

Languages

– Italian (Mother Tongue)
– English
– Portuguese

Practice Areas

Family, Immigration, Probate, Power of Attorney and non-regulated Notary Services, Commercial Lease

Career and Qualifications

  • Degree in Law – Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna (Italy) (BA Hons, Law) in 1996 .
  • Admitted as Avvocato in Italy 2000 (ID n. 141) with Higher Right of Audience to the Supreme Court in Italy in 2013.
    Admitted as Registered European Lawyer in the UK in 2017.
  • Admitted as Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales in 2020 (ID No 636405).

Relevant Experience

Vania is dual qualified as Avvocato and Solicitor of England and Wales, enrolled to the Bar Association of Belluno (Italy) in January 2000 after four years of practice as a trainee solicitor, and to the SRA of England and Wales since 2017.

She held the position of Municipal Planning and Environment Councillor at the Municipality of Pieve di Cadore (Italy) from 1999 to 2011.

From 2006 to 2011, Vania proudly served as Honorary Public Prosecutor at the High Court of Pordenone (Italy), gaining deep knowledge of Criminal Law litigation and Family abuses.

Vania deals with a broad range of cross-border matters, including Family Law and Domestic Abuses, Inheritance and Estate planning, contentious and non-contentious Probate, and Immigration Law. She undertakes all aspects of family law, including litigation, and has extensive experience in dealing with the financial consequences of relationship breakdown.

Vania has particular expertise in cross-border family and probate cases involving estates in the UK and Italy. She also handles Power of Attorney and legalisation processes, with her signature recorded at FCDO. Furthermore,

Vania is an expert in British and Italian citizenship applications and has particular experience in dealing with Commercial Lease contracts in the Hospitality sector.

Membership

  • Member of ILPA (ID number 7743)
  • Director and Partner of Ricchetto Law Ltd
  • Member of Southampton Solent Rotary Club
Mauro Narduzzo profile

Mauro Narduzzo

Managing Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution and GDPR Departments - COLP

Languages

– Italian (Mother Tongue)
– English
– Spanish

Practice Areas

Privacy, Commercial and Corporate Law

Career and Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice as Solicitor of England and Wales, SRA ID No. 643803 – 30/08/2017 to date
  • Italian Supreme Courts Higher Rights of Audience, 30/03/2011 – to date
  • Admitted to practice as Avvocato, Bar Association of Treviso, 1999 to date
  • CIPP/E Certification, 2018
  • Specialization in Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights for Legal Practitioners, 2017
  • Specialisation in General Course on Intellectual Property, 2017
  • LLM – Master in European Private Law and Cooperation, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
  • Specialisation Course: Public Law Trial, LUISS University, Rome, Italy
  • Specialisation Course: European Community Law, Alma Mater University, Bologna, Italy
  • Erasmus Training Program: International Law, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
  • Degree in Law, Alma Mater University, Bologna, Italy

Relevant Experience

Mauro is dual qualified as Avvocato and Solicitor of England and Wales, enrolled to the Bar Association of Treviso (Italy) in 1999 and to the SRA of England and Wales since 2017.

He specialises in data protection, contracts, commercial, and corporate law. Mauro is the Managing Partner and Nominated COLP of the Firm.

He has extensive experience in drafting and revising commercial contracts, providing legal interpretation and guidance on matters related to business and company strategies, in line with Code of Ethics and Compliance Program.

Mauro also monitors changes in local and international legislation and provides connected legal advice, particularly in supervising privacy framework implementation and reviewing data protection clauses in company contracts.

Mauro has contributed as a privacy lawyer to support clients in GDPR, PECR, and global privacy compliance, including CCPA and PIPEDA. He has drafted and revised privacy policies for US clients and advised them during Privacy Shield applications.

Mauro has also revised international agreements, DPO contracts, and related policies (data breach, BYOD, data retention, access control, and password, social media, employment relationships). He assists clients on DPIA, DSAR, data breaches, privacy program implementation, cross-border data transfers, and drafts reports on GDPR, DPA 2018, and PSD2 compliance.

Giusy Masiello profile

Giusy Masiello

Business Development and Marketing Director

Languages

– Italian (Mother Tongue)
– English

Summary

Giusy is a highly experienced professional with over 23 years of expertise in marketing, business development, and sales. Her career is defined by a consistently results-driven approach and a proven ability to generate growth for companies and professionals alike, supporting them in strengthening their market presence and developing new business opportunities. Over the years, she has worked with major brands and prominent organisations, making a significant contribution to the expansion of their networks, the enhancement of their brand identity, and the increase of their commercial performance. Her deep understanding of marketing strategies and business development enables her to quickly interpret market dynamics and translate them into effective, measurable action plans. With a natural flair for leadership, Giusy has successfully led and motivated teams, fostering a culture rooted in collaboration, ambition, and high performance. She is recognised for her reliability, determination, and her ability to build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders, and institutional partners. Ambitious yet grounded, she is driven by a continuous commitment to learning and self-improvement qualities that make her a versatile, innovative, and valuable asset in any professional environment.

Career and Qualifications

  • Degree in Psychological Sciences and Techniques
  • Specialisation in Marketing and Strategic Development 
  • Executive and Personal Assistant Professional

Roles

  • Director The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the UK Jul 2024 – Present
  • Executive Sales & Marketing Manager Ricchetto Law Ltd Mar 2023 – Present
  • Chief executive and partner at EASY FISCAL ltd 
  • CEO & Founder Britaly SM & Partners Jan 2019 – Present

Wendy Akaigwe

Associate Consultant Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England And Wales and legal Executive (CILEX)

Languages

– Italian
– English

Practice Area

  • Corporate and personal immigration
  • General Litigation

Professional Experience:

Wendy is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. She has a dual legal qualification. She is also admitted to the rolls of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives as a Legal Executive (CILEX). Her area of capacity in law is therefore very broad.

Wendy has worked in both private and public sectors. As a civil servant for some years, she worked for the Home Office as a Presenting Officer, presenting appeal matters and for the Government Legal Department, dealing with complex immigration and human rights-related Judicial Review matters, some of which were in the Upper tribunal and the Administrative Court, Kings’ Bench Division of the high Court, Strand.

Wendy handles many Sponsorship Licence and Certificate of Application (COS) applications for both employers and employee. She handles Bail Applications before the First-Tier Tribunal for immigration Applicants.

Wendy also handles appeals at every level of the UK Tribunal system, she deals  with Statutory Review Applications, as well as Judicial Reviews proceedings.

As a seasoned advocate, Wendy has appeared before the First-Tier Tribunal for many immigration Appellants, in appeal and bail related immigration matters, including Business Immigration  with very high success rate.

Giuseppe Coppola Consultant Italian Lawyer and SRA Registered Foreign Lawyer

Avv. Giuseppe Coppola

Consultant Italian Lawyer and SRA Registered Foreign Lawyer

Languages

– Italian (Mother Tongue)
– English

Career and Qualifications

  • Degree in Law from the University of Palermo,
  • Admitted as Avvocato in Italy
  • Registered with the Solicitor Regulation Authority (S.R.A.) in London as an RFL (Foreign Lawyer)
  • Founder of Coppolaw Law Firm

Relevant Experience

Avv. Giuseppe Coppola is an experienced lawyer specialising in English Law and Italian Law.

Giuseppe Coppola is a business lawyer renowned for his expertise in both English and Italian law. Specialising in business law, he is also highly skilled in handling a wide range of private matters that encompass both legal systems.

With a particular focus on company formation, drafting commercial contracts, and formulating shareholder agreements, Avv. Coppola is recognised for offering strategic legal advice and solutions to both businesses and individuals. In addition to his corporate law expertise, Avv. Coppola is also well-versed in private law matters, providing legal support in matters within its competence, in areas ranging from disputes between private individuals to matters involving public administration.

Whether advising on commercial operations or resolving private legal issues, his deep knowledge of both the English and Italian legal systems enables him to provide tailored and effective legal solutions that are always aligned with the client’s best interests.

Avv. Coppola has been a Speaker at various conferences on English Law. He has also published several articles on English Law in Il Sole 24 Ore – Diritto 24, further cementing his reputation as an authority in his field.

Speranza Rufolo

Paralegal

Languages

– Italian (Mother Tongue)
– English

Career and Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB) at the University of Liverpool, graduated 2023
  • Masters International Commercial Law (LLM) at City University of London

Professional Experience:

During her studies, Speranza was involved in immigration and citizenship projects at the University Law Clinic. She also has work experience in handling cases regarding wills probate and clinical negligence.

Additionally, Speranza has worked as an executive assistant, translator, and interpreter, with strong skills in client care and confidentiality

Monica Soldera Legal and Account Assistant and Customer Service Coordinator England uk

Monica Soldera

Legal and Account Assistant and Customer Service Coordinator

Languages

– Italian (Mother Tongue)
– English

Career and Qualifications

University of Trieste, Italy: University advanced Postgraduate Certificate in Community Development

Professional Experiences

Assistant Director of Finance at Del Vigna Dobson Ltd (January 2024 – Present)

  • Locations: Manchester
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Established and maintained productive client relationships.
    • Prepared management accounts and budget-holder reports.
    • Identified financial data discrepancies and proposed solutions.
    • Consulted with managers and chief executive to understand financial situations.
    • Managed accounts payable, receivables, and raised invoices.

Customer Team Leader at Co-op Food (November 2022 – January 2024)

  • Locations: Lymm, Cheshire
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Ensured excellent customer satisfaction and handled customer complaints.
    • Stayed up to date on product specifications and efficiently answered customer queries.
    • Managed store presentations, promotions, and customer relations.

Project Regional Manager at Social Cooperative Itaca (January 2019 – February 2022)

  • Locations: Pordenone, Italy
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Coordinated national projects to combat educational poverty.
    • Managed daily operations, stakeholder relations, and project budgets.
    • Supervised a working group of educators and collaborated with community partners.

Relevant Experiences

Monica Soldera is a highly experienced and dedicated professional with a strong background in social management and project management. With a proven track record in customer service, financial expertise, and project coordination, Monica brings invaluable skills and enthusiasm to her role at Ricchetto Law Ltd.

Monica Soldera is passionate about contributing to the success of Ricchetto Law Ltd by bringing her wealth of experience and dedication to our team. Her proactive approach, enthusiasm for customer service, and strong organisational skills make her a valuable asset to our firm.