Riccardo Virga is Head of the Private Client and Wealth Management division in Italy.

He is widely recognized as one of the leading practitioners in the fields of Real Estate and Tax with international elements, and he is often cited as an expert in these fields.

Being fluent in Italian and English, Riccardo frequently advises foreign clients and overseas solicitors/attorneys in relation to property acquisitions and transfers in Italy and has considerable experience in dealing with high net worth individuals. He manages a caseload of complex Real Estate transactions, tax matters and complex cross-border matters which include handling the estates of a number of high-profile and high net worth individuals with movable and immovable assets in Italy. Riccardo's cases often involve difficult contentious issues or foreign individuals with assets in multiple jurisdictions.

Riccardo often acts on behalf of foreign clients in a number of complex and long-running cases in the Italian Courts of First Instance, in the Court of Appeal and at the Supreme Court, including cases concerning disputes over property with Italian interests and between trustees. He also advises on a wide range of commercial, intellectual property and regulatory matters across the sports and fashion industries.

A keen sportsman himself, Riccardo also represents high-profile footballers in the Italian Serie A league and various FIFA football agents. He provides his clients with expert advice on estate planning, tax, and wealth management matters and frequently advises high profile sports personalities in the negotiation and preparation of their employment contracts and benefits arrangements.