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ADVANT Nctm

Foreign Investment

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


ADVANT Nctm

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About

Provided by ADVANT Nctm

ADVANT Nctm can provide a full spectrum of legal services in the area of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and related regulatory and antitrust matters, assisting both domestic and international clients in navigating increasingly complex screening regimes. The firm advises investors, target companies, and other stakeholders on the applicability of national and EU-level FDI regulations, including the assessment of whether a transaction triggers notification obligations or falls within the scope of “golden power” rules. It supports clients in structuring transactions to mitigate regulatory risks, preparing and filing notifications, and managing interactions with competent authorities throughout the review process.

The firm boasts significant experience in this field, built on the long-standing practice of its professionals, some of whom have been advising on complex regulatory and antitrust matters for over 30 years. This experience includes involvement in high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions subject to FDI scrutiny and competition review. Such a track record enables the firm to combine deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic and strategic perspective, supporting clients in successfully completing investments in a highly regulated global environment.

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Foreign Investment - Italy

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

ADVANT Nctm is recognised for its expertise in advising clients on foreign investment and 'Golden Power' matters in Italy. The law firm assists private equity and sovereign wealth funds and major Italian and international companies with mergers, acquisitions, investments and divestments in the Italian and international markets.

Work Highlights

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  • ADVANT Nctm assisted British Telecom with the FDI aspects of the sale of BT Italia's business activities in Italy to Retelit.

Strengths

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  • ADVANT Nctm can anticipate deliverables to ensure the client is always on par or ahead of the required procedural steps.

    Foreign Investment respondentEurope
  • ADVANT Nctm is very commercial, very pragmatic and relationship focused.

    Foreign Investment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Francesco Mazzocchi
    Band 2Francesco Mazzocchi

    Francesco Mazzocchi

    Counsel at ADVANT Nctm in Milan, Francesco Mazzocchi advises leading international companies, private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds on FDI matters in Italy relating to M&A, public tenders, investments and disposals.

    • He is very smart and committed to understanding client needs.

      Foreign Investment respondentEurope
    • Francesco Mazzocchi has strong technical knowledge. He is approachable and knowledgeable, as well as pragmatic, practical and quick in responding.

      Foreign Investment respondentEurope
    • Francesco Mazzocchi is very reliable, always available, prompt and precise and he meets deadlines with accurate and well-prepared work.

      Foreign Investment respondentEurope
    • Francesco Mazzocchi is very client oriented, always available and a very reassuring presence.

      Foreign Investment respondentEurope

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