
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.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The Advant NCTM team is extremely competent, prepared and available.’
‘Problem-solving approach with great negotiation skills that help investors find solutions to the critical points of negotiations.’
‘Great people.’
‘Great competence, personalities and availability.'
- ‘Advant NCTM is one of the best law firms in Italy, with outstanding professionals who are able to couple deep knowledge of legal matters with business acumen. They are particularly client-friendly and very responsive.’
- ‘Pietro Zanoni stands out in terms of experience and ability to cope with complex deals.’
- ‘Special mention to Pietro Zanoni and Alessia Trevisan.’
- ‘Lucia Corradi’s ability to coordinate the various professionals deployed by NCTM for due diligence activities and contractual agreements is excellent.’
Key clients
- Chequers Capital
- Ambienta SGR
- NB Aurora
- Equinox
- Auctus Capital Partners
- DeA Capital Alternative Funds
- Entangled SGR
- Rhone Capital
- Alcedo SGR
- Gradiente SGR
Work highlights
- Advised Chequers Capital on the sale of its majority stake in Somacis to Bain Capital.
- Advised Alcedo SGR on the sale of its stake in Friulair to Ingersoll Rand.
- Advised Equinox on the sale, through the Equinox III fund, of its stake in Salpa to Apheon.
Lawyers

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