Italian independent Lega Colucci Morri & Associati (LCM) has merged with Rome-based Ripa di Meana to form a 70-lawyer firm with offices in Milan, Rome and Beijing.

The new firm is to be re-branded Ripa di Meana L C & Partners. Vittorio Ripa di Meana, who has headed up Ripa di Meana since 1955, is highly regarded in Italian finance circles and brings several heavyweight Italian clients to the merged firm.