About Us
Meet Our Team of Experienced International Lawyers
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
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
Business Development and Marketing Director
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Languages
– Italian (Mother Tongue)
– English
Summary
Experienced leader in business development and marketing, with a strong track record in event management and member acquisition. Giusy is an expert in organising high-impact events, driving client engagement, and expanding networks, with a proven ability to significantly grow revenue and build valuable relationships.
Career and Qualifications
- Graduated in Psychological Sciences and Techniques
- NLP Specialisation
- Qualified Life Coach
- Executive and Personal Assistant
Professional Experience:
- Corporate Partner & Chief Business Development Officer & Marketing/Sales Director at Del Vigna Dobson Limited
- CEO & Founder at Britaly SM & Partners
- Board Partner & Sales, Business Development and Marketing Manager at ACDS Tax Management Advisory LTD
- Senior Associate at MEP LAW – International Law Firm
Flavia Lamia
Associate Consultant Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Languages
– Italian (Mother Tongue)
– English
Relevant Experiences
Flavia is an experienced solicitor with expertise across a broad range of legal matters, including family law, civil litigation, and commercial matters.
She has extensive experience handling divorce, civil partnerships, private lawchildren applications, specific issue orders, prohibited steps orders, and applications for leave to remove children from the jurisdiction. She also deals with financial matters arising from divorce or separation, including separation agreements, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and negotiating financial settlements.
Flavia advises on domestic violence emergency injunctions, parental agreements, financial provision for children, and enforcement proceedings.
Beyond family law, she also manages a range of civil matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, debt recovery, and breach of contract claims. She has expertise in conveyancing and commercial transactions, equity and trusts, probate, and contentious probate matters.
Flavia is committed to providing strategic and practical legal solutions tailored to her clients’ needs.
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.
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.
Avv. Valeriano Drago
Consultant Italian Lawyer and SRA Registered Foreign Lawyer
Languages
– Italian (Mother Tongue)
– English
Career and Qualifications
- Degree in Law from the University of Padua, 1995
- Registered with the Order of Journalists of Venice – Italy, 1986-2001
- Registered with the Bar Association of Locri – Italy, 2008
- Registered with the Solicitor Regulation Authority (S.R.A.) in London as an REL (European Lawyer), 2015 (S.R.A. ID number 668219)
- Registered with the Solicitor Regulation Authority (S.R.A.) in London as an RFL (Foreign Lawyer), 2019 (S.R.A. ID number 668219)
- Registered with the Special Registry of Cassation Lawyers in Italy, 2020
Relevant Experiences
Valeriano has extensive experience across various fields, including journalism, law, and consultancy in Italy, the Dominican Republic, and the United Kingdom.
He has provided legal consultancy in England and Wales as a Registered Foreign Lawyer, specialising in immigration, citizenship, international probate, and debt recovery.
Membership
- Member of ILPA – Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association, London since 2022 (ID number 8043)
- Founding Member of ITALAWYERS – Association of Italian Lawyers or Italian Language Lawyers Worldwide since 2020
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
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.
