
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’.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Very strong ability to handle complex M&A transactions from a 360-degree perspective (corporate, tax, competition, regulatory) with focused and tailored advice.’
- ‘Great support in relation to strategic decisions, and on-time and on-budget execution.’
- ‘Strong knowledge of the TelCo sector, and the way in which TelCo networks are built and managed.’
‘Matteo Trapani has a very strong M&A practice (also regarding listed companies).’
‘Lucia Corradi is capable of running M&A teams in a motivated and effective manner - always available and happy to support.’
Key clients
- Cicli Pinarello
- Snam
- Chequers Capital
- DeA Capital Alternative Investment Funds
- Chart Industries
- Astraco
- Auctus Capital Partners
- Unieuro
- British Telecom
- Aditinet Consulting
Work highlights
- Advised Vodafone Group on the €8bn sale of its entire stake in Vodafone Italia to Swisscom.
- Advised Novamont on the sale of a remaining 64% stake in the company to Versalis.
- Advised Edenred Group on the acquisition of the entire stake of a newly-established company, to which Italiana Petroli committed to contribute in kind its fuel card business-related unit.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matteo Trapani