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Italy > Intellectual property

Marked by its first-rate copyright offering, ADVANT Nctm advises some of Italy’s most well-known clients on diverse IP matters. Lorenzo Attolico’s practice spans fashion, new tech, virtual realities, and energy, and co-head Paolo Lazzarino brings a wealth of experience in the luxury, fashion, tech, automotive, media and entertainment sectors. Also recommended for fashion, media and entertainment is Luca Guidobaldi, and Roberto Cesaro is highly active in major IP litigation.

Italy > Shipping Tier 1

ADVANT Nctm advises on an array of port, marine, and shipping logistics- related issues. The team’s coverage encompasses terminals, port facilities, and regulatory maritime safety issues. The shipping and logistics department is co-led by Alberto Rossi, ‘one of the most famous Italian shipping lawyers’; and Alfredo Lizio, who advises companies and financial institutions on shipping finance and contracts. The practice also showcases Giorgio Berlingieri, the chair of the Italian Maritime Law Association since 2005; and Alberto Torrazza, who advises on port logistics and EU law. Simone Gaggero is also highly regarded.

Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

With significant mid-market M&A expertise, ADVANT Nctm‘s sizeable practice is experienced in TMT, energy and luxury sector deals. The team also routinely acts on private equity transactions. Matteo Trapani ‘has a very strong M&A practice’; Paolo Montironi‘s track record includes Italian and foreign private equity firms’ LBOs; Alberto Toffoletto acts for major companies and private equity funds on acquisitions; and Pietro Zanoni predominantly advises on M&A and private equity. The group also includes Lucia Corradi, who is ‘capable of running M&A teams in a motivated and effective manner’.

Italy > Compliance Tier 2

Part of the firm’s corporate and commercial department, ADVANT Nctm 's compliance practice comprises specialists in the energy, transportation, infrastructure, life sciences, healthcare, and art and luxury sectors. Recent mandates include international trade sanctions, constructing integrated compliance systems, and establishing whistleblowing management systems. Raffaele Caldarone advises on governance, risk management and ethical issues; Luca Cavagnaro focuses on compliance work; and Paolo Gallarati is experienced in compliance and data protection. Another name to note, Laura Perrone's practice covers integrated internal control systems, the administrative liability of entities and whistleblowing schemes.

Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 2

The ‘internationally-minded’ ADVANT Nctm advises clients across a wide array of disputes, with insight into cross-border disputes including international arbitration. The firm is well-versed in disputes surrounding commercial agreements as well as debt claims. Bruno Fondacaro, a specialist in commercial, corporate, bankruptcy and real estate matters, leads the team. Within the team, Angelo Anglani is highly experienced in cross-border litigation and international arbitration, with expertise in class actions as well as environment and construction disputes. Alberto Toffoletto is adept at supporting clients with antitrust, private equity, venture capital and M&A matters.

Italy > EU and competition law Tier 2

Providing ‘extensive legal expertise’, ADVANT Nctm is an expert on EU and competition law affecting a broad range of industries, including telecoms, transport, sports, publishing and pharmaceuticals. The firm regularly appears before national and EU authorities, from the European Commission to the ICA. The team is led by Luca Toffoletti in Milan, who is knowledgeable of merger control and cartels. Francesco Mazzocchi is noted within the team as being skilled at handling antitrust proceedings.

Italy > Genoa: leading firms Tier 2

ADVANT Nctm advises on a multitude of areas such as corporate and M&A, compliance, banking and finance, real estate, and public law. Following the integration of Studio Legale Berlingieri into its practice, the firm has also strengthened its maritime and shipping department. Alberto Rossi co-heads the shipping and logistics team and divides his time between Milan, Rome, and Genoa. Alberto Torrazza and Giorgio Berlingieri are also key players in this area, while Luca Cavagnaro specialises in corporate and commercial law with a focus on compliance and M&A.

Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2

ADVANT Nctm‘s offering is noted for its broad experience, spanning joint ventures and M&A, to supply agreements and allegations of bid rigging. The team is also well-equipped to assist with a wide variety of data protection issues, particularly in relation to the processing of personal data. Practice co-head Lorena Possagno is a key contact for corporate and commercial matters within the life sciences sector, often advising major pharma companies. Co-head Paolo Gallarati is well-versed in M&A and often handles compliance work.

Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 2

ADVANT Nctm draws on experts from its many specialist departments, ranging from real estate to insolvency, to provide full coverage of support in the luxury goods sector. The firm assists clients with M&A transactions, IPOs, trade mark registrations, litigation and tax matters. Its clients include well-known fashion brands, retailers, equity funds and luxury hoteliers from around the world. The team is overseen by Michele Bignami, who specialises in employment and industrial relations assistance. Luca Guidobaldi adds experience in copyright, design and trade mark law to the team.

Italy > Private equity Tier 2

ADVANT Nctm‘s practice is mandated by major private equity funds operating in Italy, as well as at an international level. Group head Matteo Trapani is a highly regarded M&A and private equity expert; Paolo Montironi‘s track record covers LBOs on behalf of Italian and foreign private equity firms; and Pietro Zanoni ‘stands out in terms of experience’. The next line of active practitioners includes M&A specialist Lucia Corradi; private equity, industrial M&A and venture capital expert Alessia Trevisan; and Natali Prodan Milič, who focuses on M&A and private equity.

Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 2

ADVANT Nctm covers a wide array of real estate and construction matters for its clients, including real estate transactions, lease arrangements, urban and town planning, real estate finance and developments. The firm’s lawyers are versed in matters regarding residential housing, logistics centres, hotels and manufacturing sites. Vito Bisceglie leads the team and is experienced in transactions concerning alternative investment funds. Luigi Croce advises real estate funds, REITs, developers and companies on their investments and projects. Antonella Scarciello specialises in town planning issues.

Italy > Administrative and public law Tier 3

ADVANT Nctm’s administrative and European public law team is well placed to advise on the gamut of Italian and EU administrative matters. The practice excels in public procurement, concessions and zoning plans, as well as administrative litigation. It boasts broad industry expertise, ranging from the infrastructure, environmental and public utilities to the food, energy, pharma and health services sectors. Marco Monaco is a go-to name for PPP and public procurement procedures, advising both public entities and private operators. An expert in public contracts, project financing and public concessions, Giuliano Berruti boasts expertise in the public infrastructure, constructions and utilities, zoning, pharmaceutical and energy sectors. Rosemarie Serrato focuses her public law practice on urban planning, development, concessions and project financing.

Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 3

ADVANT Nctm's 25-member group is experienced in shipping, project and acquisition financings, along with transition, green and sustainable finance. Eugenio Siragusa is an energy and infrastructure project finance practitioner; Giovanni de’ Capitani di Vimercate advises private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers and credit funds on major financings; Alfredo Lizio is a shipping, aviation and structured finance expert; and Roberto de’ Nardis di Prata's sector expertise covers energy and fintech.

Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 3

In addition to shipping, real estate, project and acquisition finance, ADVANT Nctm's 25-strong department advises on transition, green and sustainable financings. Stefano Padovani is a highly-regarded banking and finance lawyer; Eugenio Siragusa is an energy and infrastructure project finance expert; and Giovanni de’ Capitani di Vimercate has significant acquisition financing experience. The ‘very cohesive’ Italy practice additionally includes experienced finance practitioners Alfredo Lizio and Roberto de’ Nardis di Prata.

Italy > Capital markets: Equity Tier 3

ADVANT Nctm‘s equity capital markets practice advises large corporations and SMEs on IPOs on the Italian main market. The team also assists with listing securities, public tender offers, capital increases, and issues of equity securities. Heading up the group, Lukas Plattner ‘has exceptional legal skills’, while Andrea Iovieno is an IPO specialist.

Italy > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3

Fielding consumer, telecoms, pharma and medical sector experts, ADVANT Nctm advises on compliance with personal data protection regulations, information notices for personal data processing, data processing agreements and the transfer of data outside the EU. Paolo Gallarati heads the data protection practice group, which includes ‘very efficient lawyer’ Giulio Uras, who advises on personal data protection.

Italy > Employment Tier 3

A team with ‘extensive experience’, the employment department at ADVANT Nctm advises major international clients in the aviation, telecoms, logistics, retail and tech industries. The firm is well-versed in sensitive terminations and top manager remuneration packages. It is also adept in labour litigation contexts. Michele Bignami, ‘a first-rate lawyer’, is the practice head, advising on M&A-related structurings. Roberta Russo is an expert in managers’ incentive plans and remuneration policies.

Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 3

ADVANT Nctm has a ‘very strong ability to handle complex M&A transactions’ with a focus on telecoms, IT and media. The firm advises broadband providers, tech manufacturers, video game producers and music labels. Its experience includes employment, IP and regulatory advice. Vittorio Noseda leads the team from Milan, advising on projects, investments, outsourcing and corporate transaction regulation. Lorenzo Attolico specialises in copyright, trade mark and unfair competition matters.

Italy > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3

ADVANT Nctm has deep expertise in restructuring and insolvency, advising debtors and creditors in restructuring negotiations, insolvency procedures, distressed investment and extraordinary transactions. In particular, the firm is well-versed in supporting debtors in debt restructurings. The team is led by Fabio Marelli, who advises publicly- and privately-held companies on debt restructurings, from Milan. Juri Bettinelli is experienced in special situations, advising investors on asset purchases and debt-to-equity swaps.

Italy > Tax Tier 3

The tax expertise at ADVANT Nctm ranges from corporate tax and transfer pricing to tax litigation, real estate tax and transaction-related taxation. The group, which additionally acts for HNW individuals, is led by Barbara Aloisi, an adviser to multinational groups, financial intermediaries and private equity funds. The practice also features tax specialist Federico Trutalli and taxation and collective asset management expert Emidio Cacciapuoti, along with Guido Martinelli and Davide Massiglia.

Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 4

In July 2024, ADVANT Nctm launched a new regulatory department, following its integration with banking, financial services and insurance regulation boutique Zitiello Associati. The practice, which assists Italian and international financial institutions with banking, insurance and financial market law, is led by Rome-based banking, investment and payment services specialist Danilo Quattrocchi.

Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 4

Often drafting energy performance contracts, ADVANT Nctm is commended for its ‘extensive experience and high level of specialisation.’ Piero Vigano oversees the practice and is well-versed in gas and electric investments, while Eugenio Siragusa and Martina Marmo are knowledgeable of project financing transactions.

Italy > Investment funds Tier 4

Focused on Italian asset management companies, ADVANT Nctm specialises in private equity, credit and venture capital funds. A December 2023 recruit from McDermott Will & Emery Studio Legale Associato, practice head Emidio Cacciapuoti advises on Italian and international investment funds, co-investment agreements, carried interest schemes, and the establishment of alternative fund managers.