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. Our M&A Department is one of the firm’s largest departments and its team of lawyers work closely together with the other 12 departments in order to provide the full-array of legal services to clients thanks to an interdisciplinary approach in handling transactions, across the wide-array of industries and sectors, for deals of any size or value and legal complexity.
Our team has been one of the leading law firms in Italy in the private equity sector in recent years, as it is certified by our Band 2 in the “Private Equity” Chambers Europe ranking and by the high-level of our clientele, formed by the best funds operating in Italy and at international level (Arcadia SGR, Investcorp, LBO France, Gyrus Capital, Catterton, DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR S.p.A, Chequers Capital, Ambienta SGR, Alcedo SG, NB Aurora, Rhone Capital, Auctus Capital Partners, Gradiente, Vertis SGR, just to mention a few).
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ADVANT Nctm has broad expertise covering M&A, private equity investments and share deals. It provides further assistance with fund formation mandates. The law firm focuses on small-cap and mid-market deals, with a strong track record of representing private equity firms, as well as multinational corporations. The team has a solid track record assisting clients with transactions affecting the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.
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ADVANT Nctm advised Terlos LLP on the EUR900 million acquisition of Casa Optima.
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Its lawyers have the abilities to understand the client's needs, respond promptly and provide a comprehensive service with interdisciplinary legal, tax and commercial expertise.
ADVANT Nctm demonstrates a consistently proactive approach and a willingness to address the issues typically encountered in closing a deal.
The team provides comprehensive analysis and rapid and proactive responses to the counterparts, with firm but not rigid positions.
ADVANT Nctm has the ability to find intelligent solutions to complex situations.
Its lawyers have a strong approach in understanding business and corporate dynamics.
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He's a great lawyer all round.
Paolo Montironi has great leadership skills and notoriety.
He's a guru, a highly qualified professional. He puts his strategic vision, which is always perfectly summarised and expressed, at the client's service, providing concrete and extremely valuable guidance.
Emidio Cacciapuoti has vast experience in handling fund structuring and regulatory matters. His practice includes both private equity and private debt fund structuring and fundraising.
Emidio Cacciapuoti is very thorough and has extensive expertise, experience and a strong legal and tax team.
His multidisciplinary approach allows him to structure complex and sophisticated transactions across multiple jurisdictions. He delivers concrete outcomes, simplifying even the most complex aspects.
Pietro Zanoni's expertise in acquisitions and other corporate transactions is sought after by sellers and buyers. He is capable of assisting corporations as well as investment funds and private equity firms.
Pietro Zanoni is experienced and capable. He is always prompt and punctual in his responses, as well as being an excellent negotiator.
He's charismatic and can manipulate matters in an above-average manner.
Giorgio Fantacchiotti of Fivers is recognised for his expertise in sizeable inbound acquisitions, attracting mandates from private equity houses and investment firms. He acts for clients in the financial services, industrial and aerospace sectors. Giorgio Fantacchiotti joined ADVANT Nctm from Fivers in June 2026.
Giorgio Fantacchiotti is a player in the market.
Giorgio Fantacchiotti is a professional of high level.
Matteo Trapani frequently handles acquisitions, disposals and share deals for corporations and foreign private equity firms.
Matteo Trapani is able to solve very complex problems. He has great experience and provides great support.
He's an excellent lawyer.
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Giorgio Fantacchiotti
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