1896 is the year our firm was founded by Antonio Riva from Lugano, a lawyer, notary and politician.
With its team of specialised professionals, Studio1896 continues to uphold this tradition, providing the best solutions for our clients’ needs.
We assist private and commercial/corporate clients in all areas of law.
Our work consists of support and advice, as well as assistance before judicial authorities of all kinds, administrative as well as judicial, including arbitration courts.
Our lawyers have specific expertise in various areas of law, covering needs in the areas of commerce, land, family, inheritance, labour, corporate, banking, insurance, construction, health, energy, tax, permits and naturalisations.
Our lawyers have specific expertise in various areas of law, covering needs in the areas of commerce, land, family, inheritance, labour, corporate, banking, insurance, construction, health, energy, tax, permits and naturalisations.
All of our notary services are also guaranteed by several notaries.
Our philosophy is based on fairness, reliability, speed and efficiency.
Studio 1896 has for many years been a member of GGI Global Alliance AG, one of the first global alliances of well-established and expert legal, accounting and consulting firms which provide their clients with specialised solutions for their international business needs (https://www.ggi.com).
Since its establishment in 1896, our firm has been located in Palazzo Riva, a prestigious historic building in the old Verla district in the centre of Lugano, at 7 Via Pretorio, opposite the site of the Santa Margherita convent.
STUDIO 1896
Lawyer Gianluca Generali
Contact person
T +41 (0)91 9116262
