ADVANT Nctm, Shipping | Chambers Europe Profile

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Provided by ADVANT Nctm

ADVANT Nctm has one of the most important Italian practices in this area.
The recognized multidisciplinary of Nctm provides our clients with a single center of assistance for the different fields involved in transport and trade activities.
With this in mind, professionals specialising in Marine, Transport and Logistics are actively assisted by various members of the firm who work closely with our team in matters concerning European Union Law, Environmental Law, Insurance, Tax and Finance.
This set of skills allows an innovative methodological approach to the field of Transport Law and has a particular value in a market mainly subject to European standards and the regulation of national and transnational institutions, such as the Italian Competition Authority and the Transport Regulation Authority or the European Commission.

The main areas of activity of our offices in Italy, London, Brussels and Shanghai are:

maritime transport of cargo and container;
transport of passengers on cruise ships and ferries in cabotage and short sea shipping;
procedures for the granting of concessions and state authorizations within the port sector;
assistance on the management and development of port and inter-port activities, and integrated logistics services;
assistance on the preparation and/or revision of shipping and deposit contracts;
Competition Law in maritime transport services and management of port terminals, abuse of dominant position, tariff discrimination and State aid.

Chambers Review

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Shipping - Italy

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Advant Nctm is an acclaimed law firm that fields a highly experienced shipping team. The firm is accomplished in port services and marine cargo, handling advisory and contentious issues that range from concession agreements to fleet refinancing. The team also draws on a strong base of EU law knowledge to advise on regulatory issues, including state aid-related matters. Its lawyers frequently act for ship owners and port concession holders.

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Strengths

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Advant Nctm possesses extensive and solid training, always combined with a desire to delve deeper and verify. It is extremely reliable.

Shipping respondent
Europe

The law firm's combination of international experience, attention to detail and strategic vision makes this department a benchmark in the industry.

Shipping respondent
Europe

Advant Nctm possesses extensive and solid training, always combined with a desire to delve deeper and verify. It is extremely reliable.

Shipping respondent
Europe

The law firm's combination of international experience, attention to detail and strategic vision makes this department a benchmark in the industry.

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Giorgio Berlingieri

Senior Statespeople

Giorgio Berlingieri is a distinguished lawyer with an impressive experience of handling shipping disputes. He assists a roster of domestic and international clients with contentious arrests, damages and transactional mandates.

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Alberto Rossi

Band 1

Alberto Rossi is an esteemed lawyer who has noteworthy expertise in a wide range of shipping matters, from consulting on new international and domestic legislation in the field to the implementation and handling of state aid financing. He also handles concession contracts. His clients include both international and domestic concerns.

Alberto Rossi is distinguished by his keen insight, far-sighted vision, clear intelligence, great flexibility, sound common sense and iron determination. He is extremely capable, effective and reliable.

Alberto Rossi stands out for his in-depth knowledge of the maritime sector, his ability to analyse complex issues with rigour and precision and his pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.

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Alfredo Lizio

Band 1

Alfredo Lizio is an esteemed lawyer who has a strong track record on ship financing and refinancing mandates, as well as assisting investors with the construction of vessels.

I have rarely met a professional of the calibre of Alfredo Lizio, both in terms of financial preparation and knowledge of the naval sector beyond the purely legal aspects.

Alfredo Lizio's professionalism is top-notch. He combines in-depth knowledge of the subject matter with a keen understanding of the client's business needs. He manages to identify optimal solutions.

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Alberto Torrazza

Band 2

Alberto Torrazza acts on an array of shipping mandates, such as the negotiation of authorisations and concession agreements, particularly regarding logistics projects. He is also experienced in relocation matters concerning terminal operations.

Alberto Torrazza is an extremely competent professional with extensive experience in the sector. His reliability and precision set him apart.

Alberto is able to explain complex concepts to people who are not so familiar with legal terms.

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Simone Gaggero

Band 3

Simone Gaggero is an experienced lawyer in regulatory mandates, out-of-court settlements and port concession agreements.

Simone Gaggero is a very responsive and reliable professional. He combines his great professionalism with extremely fast reaction times and a very good and growing commercial vision.

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Filippo Cassola

Up and Coming

Filippo Cassola is adept at handling contentious matters, including cases involving shipping casualties and personal injuries. He offers further assistance with construction and transactional matters concerning vessels.

Filippo Cassola is really great to work with and provides intelligent advice with speed and grace.

Filippo Cassola has excellent knowledge of national and international maritime law. He is effective in proposing and implementing solutions.

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