Europe Guide 2026 : Italy
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Provided by ADVANT Nctm
ADVANT Nctm’s Antitrust and Competition Law practice covers the entire spectrum of the branches of competition law before the European Commission, the Italian Competition Authority (“ICA”), the Italian regulatory authorities (e.g., the Authority for Telecommunications), and national and European Courts. In particular, the department assists its clients in the following areas: (i) proceedings concerning cartels, anti-competitive agreements and abuses of a dominant position; (ii) notifications of concentrations at both national and EU level; (iii) actions for antitrust damages; (iv) assessment of cooperation, distribution and licensing agreements; (v) adoption of antitrust compliance programs; (vi) State aids; (vii) FDI control and notifications (Golden Power rules); (viii) unfair commercial practices and consumer protection.
In the last 12 months our Antitrust & Competition Law team has gained new instructions from clients of the likes of De Agostini, IBM, Microsoft, Lega Nazionale Serie A, British Telecom, Frequentis, Electrolux, Brunello Cucinelli, Consorzio Nazionale Grana, Feltrinelli,Comer Industries, Beton Veneta and many others.
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ADVANT Nctm is particularly active in contentious competition law matters, representing clients in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, as well as in follow-on damages cases and appeals against ICA decisions. The firm also assists clients with merger clearance mandates and with antitrust compliance matters. It often assists companies from the pharmaceutical and technology sectors.
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The ADVANT Nctm team is technically very well prepared, responsive and precise. It is quick at responding to enquiries and meeting deadlines.
ADVANT Nctm has excellent negotiation skills and can find a compromise between different positions.
The law firm has an excellent balance of prudence and willingness to make innovative arguments. It is excellent in getting information from the client and communicating with the competition authority.
ADVANT Nctm can anticipate deliverables to ensure the client is always on par or ahead of the required procedural steps.
The lawyers are rigorous, thorough and easy to work with, and they listen to the client and try to find appropriate solutions.
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Luca Toffoletti often assists clients with obtaining competition law clearance for concentrations. In addition, he represents clients in investigations into allegations of bid rigging and abuse of dominance, as well as in high-profile private enforcement damages actions.
Luca Toffoletti is very knowledgeable and sophisticated; he has great in-depth understanding of competition law and deep experience. He has a rigorous approach but is also practical.
Luca Toffoletti is thorough, good on detail, creative, committed to the client and always available and responsive.
He is very precise and has a great approach when dealing with the competition authorities.
Luca Toffoletti is a fundamental component for the success of the entire process.
Luca Toffoletti is thorough and thoughtful; he thinks carefully about what he does and draws on his experience to get the best result.
Francesco Mazzocchi is a notable lawyer assisting with both contentious and non-contentious competition matters. He is able to advise on behavioural investigations into unfair competition, particularly around possible greenwashing. He additionally acts on merger control filings and state aid mandates. He is a popular choice with clients in the TMT sector.
He is very smart and committed to understanding client needs.
Francesco Mazzocchi is very reliable, always available, prompt and precise, and he meets deadlines with accurate and well-prepared work.
Francesco Mazzocchi has strong technical knowledge. He is approachable and knowledgeable, as well as pragmatic, practical and quick in responding.
Francesco Mazzocchi is very client oriented, always available and a very reassuring presence.
He is responsive, thorough, and good on detail and in communicating with clients.
Head of Competition/European Law
Competition/European Law
Provided by ADVANT Nctm
Francesco Mazzocchi
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