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ADVANT Nctm

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy

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ADVANT Nctm’s M&A and private equity department is particularly strong and focuses on complex deals - both domestically and internationally - on mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance. Our firm also has a specific and qualified competence in the set-up of investment funds as well as financing operations, investments and divestments. Over the years our professionals have worked on all types of extraordinary transactions in most major industry sectors, both regulated and non-regulated, including telecommunications and ICT, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, energy and manufacturing.

ADVANT Nctm expertise includes all types of transactions including in the following areas:

  • Acquisitions and sales of majority and minority stakes or other strategic assets in both private and listed companies
  • Mergers, de-mergers and other corporate and group reorganisations business combinations
  • Issuance of bonds and other financial instruments
  • Equity based LTIPs
  • Joint ventures and other strategic mergers and alliances through various business combinations
  • Family and private assets succession plans
  • Assistance to Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds also includes:
    • Leveraged Buyouts (LBO’S), Management Buyouts (MBO’S), capital expansion and special situations
    • Acquisition of distressed assets
    • Start up, financing round and exit via royalty / equity deals on venture capital projects

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Italy

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Advant Nctm has a well-regarded practice that regularly advises clients operating in the energy, manufacturing and financial services industries. This expert team is capable of handling complex matters, often with a transnational element involved. The law firm assists with acquisitions and disposals.

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Work Highlights

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  • ADVANT Nctm advised International Game Technology on a collaboration and joint venture agreement.

Strengths

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  • The team at ADVANT Nctm is always available and incredibly present whenever we need it.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • ADVANT Nctm has the ability to find common-sense solutions, always making you feel calm

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • The team acts as a true strategic partner, understanding commercial objectives and proposing innovative contractual structures, balancing legal and business needs to close deals.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • They are practical in their approach, proactive and solution-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paolo Montironi
    Paolo Montironi

    Paolo Montironi

    Paolo Montironi remains a leading lawyer in the M&A sector, frequently handling share acquisitions and disposals for manufacturing companies and mid-market private equity firms. He is additionally experienced in cross-border mandates.

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  • Pietro Zanoni
    Pietro Zanoni

    Pietro Zanoni

    Pietro Zanoni has considerable experience assisting local and foreign private equity firms selling assets in Italy. He also frequently assists with acquisitions and share deals.

    • Pietro Zanoni is one of the best Italian professionals in M&A matters.

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  • Giorgio Fantacchiotti
    Giorgio Fantacchiotti

    Giorgio Fantacchiotti

    Giorgio Fantacchiotti advises on high-value acquisitions, including mandates involving multiple jurisdictions. His client roster comprises corporates from a variety of sectors and private equity firms. Giorgio Fantacchiotti joined ADVANT Nctm from Fivers in June 2026.

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  • Matteo Trapani
    Matteo Trapani

    Matteo Trapani

    Matteo Trapani is an esteemed lawyer who handles acquisitions and disposals for companies from the infrastructure sector and private equity firms. He is additionally able to advise on the establishment of joint ventures.

    • Matteo Trapani is a partner with extensive experience in private equity and M&A.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

    • He is very effective, reliable and hands-on. He is very calm and good in negotiations during transactions.

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  • Alberto Toffoletto
    Alberto Toffoletto

    Alberto Toffoletto

    Alberto Toffoletto is an experienced lawyer who advises clients from a variety of sectors, including gaming, on sales and joint ventures.

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  • Lucia Corradi
    Lucia Corradi

    Lucia Corradi

    Lucia Corradi is an increasingly prominent lawyer who assists with sales and acquisitions targeting the luxury sector. She is additionally able to advise on private equity deals.

    • Lucia Corradi is accessible and pragmatic. She has a strategic and business-focused vision.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

    • She is an excellent professional who is flexible to our business needs.

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  • Alessia Trevisan
    Alessia Trevisan

    Alessia Trevisan

    Alessia Trevisan has broad expertise in both corporate and private equity matters. She is able to advise on domestic and cross-border transactions, with a client roster that includes a number of private equity firms.

    • Alessia Trevisan is a professional who listens carefully to the customer, finding solutions and intervening with suggestions aligned with medium and long-term objectives.

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  • Lorenzo Freddi
    Lorenzo Freddi

    Lorenzo Freddi

    Lorenzo Freddi is an experienced lawyer who advises on a variety of mergers, sales and acquisitions. He also assists with strategic partnerships.

    • Lorenzo Freddi is a well-rounded professional with a keen commercial acumen and a deep understanding of business, making him highly regarded by all company stakeholders, including legal professionals.

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