LAWYER PROFILE

Nicola Asti

Europe 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Italy

4 years ranked

Private Equity

Italy

19 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Europe

Practice Areas

Lead corporate partner for Italy in the global transactions group. Nicola specialises in corporate and commercial law, with a specific focus on private acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, public takeovers and equity capital markets transactions. He is often involved in private equity transactions, including LBOs and MBOs. Nicola is a member of the firm’s private capital, infrastructure/transport, life sciences and retail/consumer goods sector groups.

Career

Joined Freshfields in 1997; partner since 2002; currently leading the Italian “Global Transactions – Corporate/M&A” team.

Professional Memberships

Italian Bar (1995).

Personal

Education: JD, University of Milan. Language: English.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Italy

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Nicola Asti is an eminent lawyer who frequently handles high-stakes multi-jurisdictional transactions in the life sciences and banking sectors, among others.

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Private Equity - Italy

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Nicola Asti enjoys a broad client base in the private equity sector, frequently assisting leading international players with acquisitions and disposals. His practice is complemented by his skills in investment.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nicola's international experience, combined with a deep knowledge of market dynamics, contributes decisively to the success of a transaction.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Nicola is always able to provide support, providing practical solutions with regard to any issue that is submitted to him.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide
Nicola Asti is a connoisseur of the market and an excellent negotiator, able to mediate between different positions and at the same time acting in the interests of the client.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers European Guide