EU and competition law

ADVANT Nctm

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.

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‘ADVANT Nctm's team provides extensive legal expertise based on a deep understanding of company needs.’
‘The team excels in providing clear, commercial advice. Nothing is overly complicated, nor overdone.’
‘Francesco Mazzocchi is a standout lawyer. He is always responsive, a subject matter expert, and manages to stay calm in the most challenging of situations.’
‘A dedicated and highly professional team, attentive to details, with transparency in processes, and flexibility in addressing challenges.’
‘The ability to navigate complex matters with ease while bringing a level of creativity and problem-solving.’
‘ADVANT Nctm's team is really effective and proactive, able to deliver in really challenging timeframes.’
‘ADVANT Nctm has a profound knowledge of competition law both at a national and community level and is an excellent partner in the management of complex deals that involve relationships with institutions, including the European ones.’
'Luca Toffoletti is a highly experienced partner with high negotiation and lateral thinking skills.’

Key clients

Vodafone
Lega Serie A
UniCredit S.p.A.
Edenred Group
Curium Italy S.r.l.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Italia
Cogne Acciai Speciali S.p.A.
Emmelibri S.r.l.
Accenture S.p.A.
Dell S.p.A.

Work highlights

Providing legal assistance to Curium Italy S.r.l., the Italian subsidiary of a global provider of nuclear medicine, in proceedings opened by the Italian antitrust authority for alleged bid rigging.
Assisted Walsin Lihva Corporation and Cogne Acciai Speciali S.p.A. in relation to the antitrust and FDI issues connected with the acquisition of Mannesmann Stainless Tubes GmbH, a German manufacturer of seamless stainless steel and nickel alloy tubes.
Assisted Edenred in relation to merger control profiles of the acquisition of the entire stake of a newly established company to which Italiana Petroli S.p.A. committed to contributing in kind its business unit related to the fuel card business.

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