Private equity

ADVANT Nctm

Particularly experienced in mid-market M&A, ADVANT Nctm‘s team routinely acts for major Italian and international funds on significant private equity deals. The team was recently notably active in pharmaceutical and automotive sector matters. A regular adviser to private equity firms and infrastructure funds, Matteo Trapani heads up the firm’s M&A and private equity department which showcases senior partner Paolo Montironi; and ’the best M&A lawyer in Italy‘, Pietro Zanoni. The next line of key practitioners features Lucia Corradi and Alessia Trevisan, along with Natali Prodan Milic and Mario Bonferroni. Emidio Cacciapuoti was a new arrival in November 2023 from McDermott Will & Emery Studio Legale Associato.

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Testimonials

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‘Great partner quality.’
‘Nimble, commercial, able to change direction quickly, and creative problem solvers.’
‘Unique in their dedication, commercial sensitivity, and ability to facilitate agreements with counterparties.'
'They have very good knowledge of the Italian market. Very quick and top-quality documentation produced.’
‘Strong multidisciplinary team, very good value for money, well entrenched in the Italian market, and commercially minded.’
‘Matteo Trapani is a very strong professional, both technically and commercially.’
‘Pietro Zanoni is deal oriented, technically strong, and commercially minded. Strong experience and network in Italy.’
‘Pietro Zanoni is the best M&A lawyer in Italy. Hands-on, present, creative, and with commercial acumen.’

Key clients

Chequers Capital
LBO France
Ambienta SGR
Clessidra SGR
FVS SGR
Equinox
Gradiente SGR
Entangled Capital SGR
Alcedo SGR
Hambro Perks

Work highlights

Advised Mediolanum Farmaceutici on the sale of an undisclosed stake in Neopharmed Gentili.
Advised Intercable on the sale of 85% of shares in Intercable Automotive Solutions to Aptiv Technologies.
Advised Chequers Capital on the sale of Bozzetto Group, an ESG-focused provider of specialty chemicals, to Aimia.

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