Firm Profile > Nctm Studio Legale > Milan, Italy
Nctm Studio Legale Offices
VIA AGNELLO 12
20121 MILAN
Italy
Nctm Studio Legale > The Legal 500 Rankings
Dispute resolution Tier 2
Nctm Studio Legale has a well-established dispute resolution department, which manages national and international corporate and commercial cases as well as disputes involving regulatory bodies. The team, under the leadership of Alberto Toffoletto, handles matters relating to energy, pharma, tax, telecoms, IP and antitrust, as well as cases in front of the courts of the European Union. Angelo Anglani is a crucial figure in many national and international arbitration cases, while the team was also significantly boosted by the promotions of Christian Romeo, Ivan Lamponi and Gianluca Massimei to equity partner, taking the number of partners in the team above 20.
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Testimonials
‘Personal attention from a dedicated partner with scrupulous attention to detail.’
‘Alberto Toffoletto and Luca Toffoletti have great knowledge and unique capacity to understand the needs of the clients and to find the tailored legal solution.’
‘Unique approach in terms of management of their legal services’
‘They are simply better than the others. Always smart, perfect in time management and great business-oriented approach.’
Key clients
Telecom Italia S.p.A.
Falck S.p.A.
DeAgostini (former DeA Partecipazioni) S.p.A.
Cooperativa Muratori & Cementisti-C.M.C. di Ravenna Società Cooperativa
UniCredit S.p.A.
Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A
Castello SGR
Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank S.p.A.
ERG Power S.r.l.
Ceva Logistics Italia S.r.l.
ABC Investimenti S.r.l.
EU and competition law Tier 2
Appreciated for its 'strong attention to new developments' in the sector, Nctm Studio Legale has a combined knowledge of EU and competition, copyright and sports law, which enables it to handle interesting and high-profile cases. Luca Toffoletti advises clients in the telecoms, automotive and retail sectors; Alberto Toffoletto is recognised for private antitrust litigation. Both lawyers collaborate with Brussel-based Bernard O’Connor. In November 2019 Alessandro De Stefano left the team to join Linklaters.
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Testimonials
‘Able to provide valuable solutions at very short notice’
‘The team provides very good and pragmatic legal advice. Always available.’
‘Luca Toffoletti and Alessandro De Stefano are both very competent and reliable. ‘
Key clients
Telecom Italia S.p.A.
Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A
Italo S.p.A.
Unieuro S.p.A.
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
Linde Medicale S.r.l.
Falck S.p.A.
Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A.
SCF – Società Consortile Fonografici
Flashfiber S.r.l.
Industry focus: Food Tier 2
The 'fast, efficient and business-oriented' food team at Nctm Studio Legale is headed by Bernard O'Connor, a trade specialist and expert in EU and WTO law, who assists international clients that are expanding their food business in the EU or in Italy. The practice, which is well respected for its 'high level of competency and expertise', mainly assists Italian food clients with M&A, corporate matters and procurement. Italian clients include Salumificio Fratelli Beretta, which the firm assisted with a number of labour, corporate law and M&A matters. Paolo Lazzarino, Raffaele Caldarone and Lucilla Casati are also noted.
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Testimonials
‘The team is well-prepared and always available to provide support when requested.’
‘Paolo Lazzarino is able to read the customer’s needs and provide a customised opinion very quickly.’
‘The individuals I work with are well-prepared and competent; they are also nice to work with and happy to support us.‘
‘Raffaele Caldarone understands our needs very well and very quickly and always provides high quality advice. Another member of the team is Lucilla Casati (Milan office); we have appreciated her responsiveness and skills.‘
Key clients
Jackson Family Wines
Acqua Minerale San Benedetto
Salumificio Fratelli Beretta
Tate & Lyle
Masi Agricola
FVS SGR
Cazzaniga Family
AB Inbev Italia
Associated British Foods
Istituto Biochimico Farmaceutico Fassi
Intellectual property Tier 2
The team at Nctm Studio Legale has expertise in a wide variety of IP matters. The practice is co-led by Paolo Lazzarino, who covers matters ranging from intellectual and industrial property to unfair competition, IT and e-commerce issues. Co-head Lorenzo Attolico deals with mark registration, labelling and advertising as well as trademark enforcement, both contentious and non-contentious, for clients in the fashion, energy, and new technology and virtual reality industries.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘The team understand clients’ business concerns and addresses their issues in a timely and personalised manner.‘
Key clients
Chapter 4 Corp. d.b.a. Supreme
Belmond UK Ltd
Amer Sports Oyj
Anheuser-Busch InBev Italia S.p.A.
TBL Licensing LLC
Bulgari S.p.A.
Morellato S.p.A.
Sky International AG
Acqua Minerale San Benedetto S.p.A.
Seiko Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha
BMW Italia S.p.A.
Abercrombie&Fitch Europe SA
Fondazione Telethon
Opocrin S.p.A.
Under Armour Inc.
Mou Limited
Manolo Blahnik International Limited
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
GUCCI S.p.A.
Weetabix Limited
Private equity Tier 2
Nctm Studio Legale stands out for its deal experience in the automotive, retail, fashion, luxury and design sectors. Other active areas are financial services, TMT, pharmaceuticals, energy and food. Simone De Carli is a corporate and commercial law expert; Paolo Montironi advises significant private equity firms on major acquisitions; and Matteo Trapani is an M&A and private equity specialist. Pietro Zanoni recently led advice to Italy's Enoplastic on the sale of its majority stake to Cobepa, a Belgian private equity fund.
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Testimonials
‘The team is rated for its competence, dedication and understanding of technical, business and soft issues. It has the ability to grasp the essence of deals and retain knowledge to provide effective follow-up after closing. The lawyers think ahead and are able to anticipate events and design the contractual framework in accordance with each deal’s specific requirements.‘
‘They always provide well-thought through advice.‘
‘Pietro Zanoni and his colleagues are extremely well prepared.‘
‘Pietro Zanoni is an outstanding lawyer. His wealth of experience ranges from standard to highly complex situations in a variety of industries. His depth of technical knowledge and his ability to simplify complexity are essential elements that help deals happen in a smooth way. His ability to connect personally with counterparts’ lawyers and with entrepreneurs help set constructive negotiations without compromising full and effective client protection.‘
Key clients
Intermediate Capital Group
Mediolanum Farmaceutici
Sellers of List
Manifattura Valcismon
Gear 1
Enoplastic
Chequers Capital
Calligaris Family
Ambienta SGR
Sellers of Nolangroup
Gradiente SGR
Monrif Group
Unieuro
Reekep
Doughty Hanson Private Equity
Real estate and construction Tier 2
The real estate team at Nctm Studio Legale provides cross-sector advice to businesses including commercial companies, asset managers and real estate funds, and the practice has continued to expand its client portfolio in recent months with a number of significant additions. Practice head Luigi Croce has a particular focus on financings, investments, acquisitions, construction and leasing. Another particular area of specialism is town planning, which serves as an extra string to the firm's bow with regards to logistics operations. Alessandro Vespa combines real estate with corporate and commercial law expertise.
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Key clients
Al Kashlock family office
AXA Real Estate Investment Managers – Pradera Limited
Bain and Co.
Ceetrus Italy S.p.A. (formerly, Gallerie Commerciali Italia S.p.A.)
GSE Italia S.r.l.
Confluence S.r.l. (GSE Group)
Kryalos SGR S.p.A.
Monrif S.p.A.
Torre San Montano S.r.l.
Boehringer Ingelheim
University of Milan
Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 3
Nctm Studio Legale advises private equity firms and global borrowers on the financing aspects of major M&A deals, as well as complex transactions involving cross-border and international issues. Eugenio Siragusa is recommended for energy-related project finance, Stefano Padovani frequently acts on NPL deals, and Giovanni de’ Capitani di Vimercate advises private equity funds on acquisition finance transactions. Banking and financial law expert Matteo Gallanti heads the team from London.
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Testimonials
‘The team provides speedy and quality responses.‘
‘A very effective and responsive team that is always on the ball.‘
‘The professionalism and competence of the lawyers are of the highest level.‘
Key clients
Texon Italia
D I Mar
INKKE
Caredent Italia
AnaCap Financial Partners
LBO France
Sirti
Vision Group
Cogne Acciai Speciali
Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 3
Nctm Studio Legale advises on large banking and financing transactions, including the financing aspects of major M&A deals and complex transactions involving cross-border and international issues. Stefano Padovani advises on structured finance and debt restructuring; Eugenio Siragusa's practice includes transactions structured through project bonds; and Giovanni de’ Capitani di Vimercate is a loan and debt restructuring expert. Managing associate Martina Marmo is increasingly active in energy infrastructure project financings. Banking and financial law expert Matteo Gallanti heads the team from London.
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Testimonials
‘From partners to the trainees, clients get the feeling of the same quality of services and availability. The teamwork and team attitude towards clients are evident. Support of the client and the ability to translate legal effects into financial consequences are also key aspects.‘
‘It has high technical competence combined with an excellent level of flexibility and great willingness to provide on-site assistance (upon request), and quick understanding of clients’ needs.‘
‘Eugenio Siragusa has great commercial acumen and is able to prioritise during negotiations the main commercial aspects that clients should decide upon, leaving the legal detail to be ironed out. He is always available and engaged during deals and is able to bridge the gap with counterparties with solutions that mix legal expertise and commercial necessities.‘
‘Stefano Padovani is a reference point for the most complex and structured operations.‘
‘Martina Marmo is a managing associate who is efficient at delivering, and able to work under pressure and on a tight schedule. Nonetheless, she engages with the client, is always available and makes the client feel like he or she is the only one being handled by NCTM.‘
Key clients
UniCredit
UniCredit Bank
Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
Banco BPM
Mediocredito Italiano
Lloyds Bank
Pricoa Capital Group
Wilmington Trust (London)
HSBC Bank
Hypo Alpe Adria Bank Banca Akros
MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese
Banca Popolare di Bari
BPER Banca
Creval
Banca Popolare dell’Alto Adige
Capital markets: Equity Tier 3
Nctm Studio Legale assists issuers, selling shareholders and intermediaries with IPOs, private placements and listing procedures. It particularly stands out for its advice on AIM Italia IPO deals. Lukas Plattner handles IPOs, corporate and convertible bond issuances, MTA listings, accelerated book building, issuance of warrants and capital increases. Alessandra Stabilini's practice includes advising issuers on corporate governance-related matters, tender offers and rights issues. Recently promoted salary partner Andrea Iovieno has been involved in several IPOs on AIM Italia and MTA.
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Testimonials
‘The team is always available and very professional.‘
Key clients
SolarEdge Technologies
Techedge
Triboo
Cellularline
AMM
Askoll EVA
Società Editoriale Il Fatto
Comer Industries
Energica Motor Company
Grifal
Relatech
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Nctm Studio Legale advises on a large volume of cross-border deals, and is experienced in extraordinary transactions involving manufacturing, retail, private equity and luxury goods. It also advises on deals involving heavily regulated sectors, including, finance, insurance, pharmaceuticals, energy and technology. Simone De Carli advises industrial and private equity clients on extraordinary transactions; Paolo Montironi handles a large number of LBOs for private equity firms; and Alberto Toffoletto is experienced in corporate and commercial law, M&A and private equity. Pietro Zanoni is particularly focused on the food, pharmaceutical, fashion and consumer industries.
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Testimonials
‘The NCTM team is composed of professionals who are very well prepared. The practice has a structure that is capable of analysing multi-disciplinary aspects and providing in-depth legal research.‘
‘The team always understands clients’ needs and priorities throughout the deal process and shows great capability and expertise.‘
‘A great team that is able to find simple solutions to complex problems.‘
‘Pietro Zanoni is outstanding. He assists with every phase of a deal and is very accurate, reliable and expert.‘
Key clients
Vodafone
Intermediate Capital Group
Mediolanum Farmaceutici
List
Nolangroup
Ambienta SGR
Manifattura Valcismon
Enoplastic
Chequers Capital
Calligaris Family
Chart Industries
Solar Edge Technologies
Convert Italia
Terminal Investment
AB Electrolux
Gradiente SGR
Compliance Tier 3
Nctm Studio Legale is experienced in compliance involving anti-corruption, data privacy and protection, Decree 231 liability of corporate entities, AML, market abuse, and health, safety and environment, as well as compliance procedures and investigations. Raffaele Caldarone assists domestic and international clients that are predominantly involved in the infrastructure, energy and manufacturing industries.
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Key clients
Business Integration Partners
Compagnia Aerea Italiana
Fujitsu Technologies Solutions
Italgas
Italo-Nuovo Trasporti Viaggiatori
Mediterranean Shipping Company
NTT Docomo
Snam
8 Gallery Immobiliare
Acqua Minerale San Benedetto
Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
Nctm Studio Legale regularly advises on privacy and personal data protection, IT and cybersecurity, privacy policies, web reputation, e-commerce, e-discovery and forensic investigation. Paolo Gallarati is particularly focused on the TMT, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas sectors.
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Testimonials
‘The extremely available team has an outstanding capacity to be business oriented and provides strong, practical legal advice.‘
‘Paolo Gallarati has extensive experience in data privacy laws and supports clients with high-quality, sound advice.‘
Key clients
Vaillant Group Italia
Telethon
Sirti
Greenpeace Italia
Hilti Italia
Wind Tre
Beazley
Pronovias
NTV
Poste Italiane
Philip Morris Italia
Gilead Sciences
Astrazeneca
Fresenius Kabi Italia
Employment Tier 3
Nctm Studio Legale's employment law and industrial relations team is well-regarded for its advice on negotiations or litigation relating to terminations, remuneration and employment relations. For M&A, restructuring and trade union relations, practice head Michele Bignami is the to-go lawyer. Cross-border employment law, redundancies and agency expert Ulrich Eller was promoted to senior adviser in January 2019.
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Testimonials
‘Great knowledge of Italian employment regulations and procedures. The lawyers are well prepared and always ready to assist.’
‘Michele Bignami: skilled, reassuring and engaged; shows empathy to the client, proactive listening and competence.’
‘Michele Bignami and associate Chiara Zecchetto always go the extra mile and always leave the client with all of their questions clearly and carefully evaluated.’
Key clients
Elior
IBM Group
Maersk
Ceva Logistics
Reuters
Pandora
ITW
Unieuro
Sony Entertainment
CAI-Alitalia
Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
Nctm Studio Legale specialises in assisting clients in the pharmaceutical industry primarily with corporate matters. The team is led by Paolo Gallarati and Lorena Possagno, who has been praised for her 'broad knowledge of commercial law' and described as 'professional, competent, effective and efficient'. The firm's work for clients focuses on the drafting and review of agreements and contracts for licences, joint ventures, research and development, and clinical trials. It also handles compliance and regulatory issues, and has experience handling disputes relating to pharmaceutical patents. Key clients include major multinationals AstraZeneca, Gilead and Johnson & Johnson.
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Testimonials
‘Lorena Possagno is very capable in remembering all aspects of a lengthy issue and responds swiftly to our requirements.‘
‘The NCTM Team has always been professional, capable, with excellent communication and listening skills.’
Key clients
Aboca
AstraZeneca
Fresenius Group
Doc Generci
Gilead
Opocrin
Johnson & Johnson Medical
Mediolanum Farmaceutici
Uriach / Laborest Group
Linde Medicale
Fondazione Telethon
Industry focus: luxury goods Tier 3
Nctm Studio Legale's luxury and fashion team has broad coverage over various practice areas (corporate law, M&A, IP, real estate, civil and labour law), and has attracted a number of high-profile brands, including a new client in the luxury automotive sector. Many of the department's matters are cross-border and involve France, the US and the UK. Lorenzo Attolico heads the firm's IP practice; he recently handled a trade mark-related matter for Gucci. Michele Bignami focuses on labour law, and Paolo Lazzarino, who is a key name for trade mark litigation, successfully acted for Supreme NY in a counterfeiting matter.
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Testimonials
‘The ability to look for concrete solutions to the issues that the company is facing.‘
Key clients
Gucci
Manolo Blahnik
Mou
Parosh
Erregi Show Room
Calligaris
Supreme NY
EXA
Belmond
Mazzucchelli 1849
Brunello Cucinelli
Liu Jo
Bulgari
Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
Nctm Studio Legale has a solid track record in handling restructurings for debtors and lenders, including in-court and out-of-court restructurings. The practice stands out for its experience in matters involving real estate funds. Fabio Marelli is noted for complex restructurings and senior partner Paolo Montironi handles high-profile restructurings of publicly listed and private companies. Guido Fauda is experienced in turnaround operations and insolvencies.
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Testimonials
‘The team delivers a complete view of issues that is not limited to insolvency but makes clients immediately aware of all potential issues surrounding a restructuring project, giving companies full confidence that the entire process will be managed properly. In addition it is flexible in defining alternatives based on different paths that can be chosen during project deployment.‘
‘It is amazing how NCTM gets full knowledge of projects and manages to be able to define the correct procedure.’
‘Fabio Marelli’s expertise is vast and he is very responsive.’
‘Paolo Montironi is an extremely experienced lawyer, whose eminence is undisputed. He is always reachable and provides sharp advice.‘
Key clients
European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere
ARAL
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe
Raetia SGR
Adveo Italia
Misco
Griggio
Enotravel
Eurobusiness 99
Unieuro
San Severo
Sahco Hesslein Italia
Tax Tier 3
Nctm Studio Legale is best known for its advice to international and domestic clients on cross-border issues. The team is very active in complex issues including M&A and private equity-related tax structuring and tax litigation. Federico Trutalli has telecoms and real estate sector expertise, and Piermauro Carabellese specialises in international tax, M&A tax structuring and tax litigation. Guido Martinelli advises on ordinary tax issues and exceptional transactions.
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Testimonials
‘The team has strong technical skills, particularly in international tax, great commitment and responsiveness to client needs, as well as the ability to understand clients’ business and focus on strategic decisions. Being a multidisciplinary law firm, the tax advice is always supported by a deep comprehension of the legal background.‘
‘NCTM has a tax team that is technically prepared and always in step with regulatory updates. The output provided by NCTM is at a really high level and it is also accurate. What makes NCTM different from its competitors is its skills in different tax areas, such as VAT, corporate tax and accounting.‘
‘The qualities clients value in the individuals are their efficiency in delivering the tax matter and their availability.‘
‘Federico Trutalli is a very skilled professional with a strong team, and he has impressive knowledge and is always available to discuss strategic issues, taking innovative approaches and creative solutions.‘
‘Federico Trutalli’s team is both technically rigorous and always available. Clients trust his unique experience and ability to deal with complex and innovative tax issues.‘
‘Federico Trutalli has an out-of-the box approach that makes his support unique. He has impressive knowledge and legal rationale, and is able to sustain very difficult negotiations without losing his perfect balance of strict technical knowledge and a practical approach. He is a great strategist and business partner to in-house teams.‘
Key clients
Vodafone
China State Shipbuilding Corporation
AXA Real Estate
Lindt & Sprüngli Group
21 Invest
Doughty Hanson Private Equity
Chequers Capital
Lutech
STMicroelectronics
Saes Getters Group
Administrative and public law Tier 4
Nctm Studio Legale has expertise in regulatory and public law areas including public procurement, competition, concessions, infrastructure, public utilities, environmental law and zoning plans. Recent highlights include acting for APM Terminals Vado Ligure on its project to construct what would be one of the largest container storage facilities in Europe. Other key sectors are transport, where it acts for Italo - NTV, and energy, where Snam Rete Gas is a client. The team works closely with the firm's real estate and M&A departments. Giuliano Berruti heads the team.
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Testimonials
‘It has the capacity to go deep into details without losing concreteness.’
Key clients
AP Moeller
Linde Medicale
Italo – NTV
Snam Rete Gas
Thales Italia
Fresenius Kabi Italia
Università degli Studi di Milano
Polynt
Asmel Consortile
Autovie Venete
Linde Medicale
Industry focus: TMT Tier 4
With a broad area of focus across the TMT sector, Nctm Studio Legale often acts for major multinational companies on corporate and competition-related matters, including litigation. Noted for his 'ability to combine strategic advice with a strong technical background', team head Vittorio Noseda is regularly called on for advice on extraordinary transactions or joint ventures, such as his assistance to Vodafone relating to its €5bn joint venture with Telecom Italia; also involved in this matter was Carlo Grignani. Jacopo Arnaboldi was promoted to partner in April 2019, providing experience in contract and corporate law.
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Testimonials
‘Nctm is extremely responsive to customer needs, and has speed and quality like few other firms. Vittorio Noseda is one of the best lawyers I know. An excellent lawyer, he knows how to grasp the needs of customers immediately.‘
‘Nctm is very strong in TelCo network related issues, with a proven track record and ability to manage complexity around aspects of technology. Vittorio Noseda has a unique ability to combine strategic advice with strong technical background. Carlo Grignani as well.‘
‘In general, we saw that tax and legal teams at Nctm worked closely and in a highly coordinated way, creating value for clients and reducing complexities as a one-stop-shop firm should do. It is also worth mentioning the excellent value for money. Carlo Grignani has a quick and deep understanding of the complex technological background of our project, and shows a strong knowledge of the IT and media sector. His outstanding technical competence, proactive approach, extremely focused advice, clever support in the strategic decision-taking process and, last but not least, friendly and amicable approach, are all elements of Carlo and Nctm team’s first class service provision. Federico Trutalli is well known for his concrete approach in solving complex tax issues. He often works on tax matters relating to TMT.’
Key clients
Vodafone
Acer Group
Telecom Italia
Triboo
Vimeo
Dell
Deutsche Bank Italia
Experian Group
DOCOMO Digital
Fujitsu
IBM
Techedge
Your Voice
Trainline
Soundreef
Sony Interactive Italia
RCS Mediagroup
Unidad Editorial
Industry focus: Energy Tier 5
In the energy sector, Nctm Studio Legale focuses on contracts relating to tolling, risk hedging and energy performance, as well as acquisitions and joint ventures. Eugenio Siragusa's practice centres around corporate, banking and finance matters, while Giulio Berruti's focus is on administrative and European public law.
Nctm Studio Legale > Firm Profile
The firm: Nctm is a leading independent law firm in Italy providing the full array of legal services to business and corporate clients on a national and international basis. Nctm is headquartered in Milan, with well-established offices in Rome, Brussels, London and Shanghai. Nctm has been recognised by The Financial Times (FT) for five consecutive years as one of the ‘Most Innovative Law Firms’. This included being recognised for innovation in the practice of law, with Nctm being the only independent Italian law firm recognised across Europe for its innovativeness. Nctm is known for its innovative approach, tailored expertise and prevailing quality in assisting its clients to fully meet their needs.
Areas of practice
Administrative and European public law: the administrative and European public law department works in synergy with Nctm’s Brussels office, handling such issues as: public procurement, infrastructure, subsidies, public utilities, public concessions and environmental matters. The firm also advises businesses and public authorities and represents clients before the Italian and EU courts.
Antitrust and competition: Nctm is one of the most authoritative law firms in Italy on competition matters. It is known for its expertise in private enforcement, and its long-standing EU expertise. The firm provides clients with assistance across a wide spectrum of cases including: cartel investigations, merger control, private enforcement, advisory and compliance across many different industries and sectors, including such regulated sectors as telecommunications and pharmaceuticals.
Banking and finance: Nctm’s B&F department is among the largest and most experienced in Italy. Among the firm’s clients are international and domestic banking groups, borrowers and financial institutions. Nctm advises on some of the largest NPL portfolios transactions, project finance, corporate and acquisition finance. Nctm is a leading firm for advising on Islamic financing. The firm advises banks and non-banking intermediaries on prudential regulation and the full-range of regulatory matters. Its expertise includes insolvency and resolution of banks and financial intermediaries.
Capital markets: Nctm is a leader in Italy for closing the most deals for AIM equity offerings. Clients include issuers, bidders and advisors for public offers and listings on regulated and MTF, public M&A, capital increases and bond issues. Nctm advises on corporate governance and regulatory issues and assists clients in proceedings before market authorities.
Corporate and commercial: : the firm advises and assists clients on complex domestic and international business issues. Nctm’s lawyers understand the business culture and advise clients across all major industries and sectors, including: energy, environmental, health and safety. For Nctm’s anti-corruption work, on one procedure it completed for one of its clients, the client’s anti-corruption procedure received award recognition from Transparency Italy and the UN as having ‘absolute excellence,’ and ‘best practice.’
Employment and industrial relations: Nctm has an internationally recognised reputation in employment and industrial relations. Nctm advises its listed and unlisted clients in individual and collective complaints, and in high stakes negotiations with the Trade Unions.
Insurance and reinsurance: Nctm is recognised as a leader in this sector offering services to both Italian and foreign insurers, re-insurers and other players doing business in Italy. Its team of lawyers provides assistance from its offices in Italy and London with claims (coverage and liability), coverage advice, subrogation, regulatory, wording preparation and development, portfolio transfers and intermediation.
Intellectual property: Nctm is known for its IP work involving significant and iconic multinational companies and brands. The firm’s lawyers provide strategic and commercial advice for the enforcement, protection and exploitation of all forms of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, geographical indications, industrial designs, domain names.
International trade and customs: Nctm’s practice is known as a leader throughout the EU. It provides advice on the range of international trade and WTO issues: market access, unfair trade, compliance and customs. Clients include the EU Council, governments, trade associations and multi-national businesses.
Litigation and arbitration: The dispute resolution department is central to the firm’s culture. Nctm has the expertise and manages complex domestic and cross-border litigation in all the major industries and sectors (including corporate, finance, IP, energy, pharma), as well as domestic and international arbitration and mediation proceedings.
Marine transport and logistics: Nctm’s reputation is as one of the top European full-service shipping and logistics law firms. Its lawyers handle navigation and port issues and matters before the EU Courts, transport, land, rail, aviation, insurance, financing, energy, trading of commodities and custom issues.
Mergers and acquisitions/private equity: Nctm is one of the leading firms for M&A and private equity (PE) in Italy. The firm advises on cross-border and domestic transactions, and has a broad depth of expertise across all sectors and industries, including in heavily regulated industries, and for luxury goods, food and beverage, and energy. Nctm’s lawyers have extensive experience advising PE investment firms, investment banks and investors through all stages of a transaction. They work with leading private equity firms and companies in Italy and Europe to global private equity firms on transatlantic transactions.
Privacy and IT compliance: Nctm is the premier Italian law firm on compliance, and first to launch this practice in Italy. This includes a broad range of hard-core IT, telecoms compliance, data privacy, cyber-security, web compliance, e-commerce, investigations and regulatory issues.
Real estate: Nctm’s lawyers advise domestic and international clients with respect to all asset classes, both in the private and public sectors. Practice group members deal with a broad spectrum of investments and transactions, such as asset ownership, development and management; town-planning, land use and environmental matters; distressed assets and workouts, and leasing. Nctm also provides a range of services to SGRs, real estate funds, REITS, and SICAVs.
Restructuring and turnaround: Nctm has a solid track record for handling all types of restructurings, including complex restructurings of public and private companies both in-Court and out-of-Court. The firm is known for its expertise for handling Debtor-side restructurings and for Credit-side restructurings, distressed assets, turnaround operations, pre-insolvency and insolvency related matters.
Tax: Nctm’s tax department is known for its innovative and pioneering reputation handling complex and impactful tax matters. The team provides seamless full-service assistance for domestic and international clients in Italy and cross-border, including transfer pricing advisory, transactional assistance, tax litigation and tax planning, including advance rulings negotiation with tax authorities.
TMT: Nctm is one of the leading Italian firms in the ICT sector. Nctm’s expertise broadly includes telecoms and ICT agreements, regulations and ICT disputes and media and entertainment. The firm’s clients include such key players as national and multinational companies and groups in the TMT sector.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Automotive, rail, aviation | Sante Ricci | ||
Automotive, rail, aviation | Giammarco Navarra | ||
Banking and finance | Stefano Padovani | ||
Banking and finance | Eugenio Siragusa | ||
Banking and finance | Matteo Gallanti | ||
Capital markets | Alberto Toffoletto | ||
Capital markets | Lukas Plattner | ||
Capital markets | Alessandra Stabilini | ||
Corporate and commercial | Vittorio Noseda | ||
Corporate and commercial | Sante Ricci | ||
Dispute resolution and arbitration | Alberto Toffoletto | ||
Dispute resolution and arbitration | Angelo Anglani | ||
Dispute resolution and arbitration | Anthony Perotto | ||
Employment | Michele Bignami | ||
Employment | Dario Clementi | ||
Energy | Raffaele Caldarone | ||
Energy | Carlo Grignani | ||
Energy | Federico Manili | ||
Energy | Matteo Gallanti | ||
Environmental, health and safety (EHS) | Francesca Bonino | ||
Food and drink | Bernard O'Connor | ||
Industrial and intellectual property | Lorenzo Attolico | ||
Industrial and intellectual property | Paolo Lazzarino | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Anthony Perotto | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Guido Foglia | ||
International desk | Paolo Gallarati | ||
International desk | Vittorio Noseda | ||
International desk | Paolo Quattrocchi | ||
International trade and customs | Bernard O'Connor | ||
Luxury and fashion | Michele Bignami | ||
Luxury and fashion | Paolo Montironi | ||
Luxury and fashion | Pietro Zanoni | ||
Luxury and fashion | Piero Corigliano | ||
Luxury and fashion | Sante Ricci | ||
Marine, transport and logistics | Alberto Torrazza | ||
Marine, transport and logistics | Giammarco Navarra | ||
Mergers and acquisitions/private equity | Simone De Carli | ||
Mergers and acquisitions/private equity | Paolo Montironi | ||
Mergers and acquisitions/private equity | Pietro Zanoni | ||
Mergers and acquisitions/private equity | Piero Corigliano | ||
Pharmaceutical and medical | Lorena Possagno | ||
Privacy and IT compliance | Raffaele Caldarone | ||
Privacy and IT compliance | Paolo Gallarati | ||
Carlo Grignani | |||
Real estate | Luigi Croce | ||
Real estate | Christian Mocellin | ||
Real estate | Marco Monaco | ||
Restructuring and turnaround | Fabio Marelli | ||
Restructuring and turnaround | Guido Fauda | ||
Restructuring and turnaround | Paolo Montironi | ||
Restructuring and turnaround | Pietro Maria Tantalo | ||
Tax | Federico Trutalli | ||
Tax | Piermauro Carabellese | ||
Tax | Paolo Agnesi | ||
TMT | Carlo Grignani | ||
TMT | Vittorio Noseda | ||
TMT | Lorenzo Attolico | ||
Administrative and European public law | Marco Monaco | ||
Administrative and European public law | Giuliano Berruti | ||
Administrative and European public law | Bernard O'Connor | ||
Antitrust and competition | Luca Toffoletti | ||
Antitrust and competition | Bernard O'Connor | ||
Banking and finance | Giovanni de' Capitani | ||
Mergers and acquisitions/private equity | Michele Motta | ||
Dispute resolution and arbitration | Christian Romeo | ||
Dispute resolution and arbitration | Martino Andreoni | ||
Corporate and commercial | Raffaele Caldarone | ||
Corporate and commercial | Paolo Gallarati | ||
Marine, transport and logistics | Alberto Massimo Rossi |
Lawyer Profiles
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Paolo Agnesi | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Paolo Agnesi provides consulting services to public,… | View Profile |
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Mrs Barbara Aloisi | From 2003, she is a partner of the law firm Nctm, studio… | View Profile |
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Martino Andreoni | Martino Andreoni, Equity Partner, mainly deals with litigation and arbitration in civil… | View Profile |
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Angelo Anglani | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Angelo Anglani is an experienced dispute resolution… | View Profile |
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Lorenzo Attolico | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Lorenzo Attolico specialises in the field of… | View Profile |
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Guido Bartalini | Equity Partner. Guido Bartalini has extensive experience in out-of-court and court assistance… | View Profile |
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Giuliano Berruti | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Giuliano Berruti is specialised in administrative law, public… | View Profile |
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Michele Bignami | Michele Bignami, Equity Partner at Nctm advises large multinational groups and local… | View Profile |
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Francesca Bonino | Equity Partner. Francesca Bonino has provided assistance in the regulatory, pharrmaceutical, health… | View Profile |
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Raffaele Caldarone | Equity Partner. Raffaele Caldarone, deals with corporate and commercial law. His experience… | View Profile |
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Piermauro Carabellese | Equity Partner. Piermauro Carabellese specializes in in tax structuring of M&A, acquisition finance,… | View Profile |
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Filippo Cesaris | Equity Partner. Filippo Cesaris specialises in M&A, Private Equity, Debt Restructuring and… | View Profile |
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Dario Clementi | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Dario Clementi has extensive experience in legal… | View Profile |
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Piero Corigliano | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Piero Corigliano specialises on M&A, and has extensive… | View Profile |
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Luigi Croce | Equity Partner. Luigi Croce specialises in Real Estate, and corporate M&A, which… | View Profile |
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Simone De Carli | Equity Partner. Simone De Carli joined Nctm in 2002 and since then… | View Profile |
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Andrea De Tomas | Equity Partner, based in London. Andrea De Tomas is an expert on banking… | View Profile |
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Guido Fauda | Equity Partner. Guido Fauda’s practice concentrates on commercial and corporate law, as well… | View Profile |
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Guido Foglia | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Guido Foglia has extensive experience in litigation… | View Profile |
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Bruno Fondacaro | Equity Partner. Bruno Fondacaro has extensive expertise in commercial and financial litigation… | View Profile |
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Matteo Gallanti | Equity Partner, based in London. Matteo Gallanti is resident in the London office.… | View Profile |
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Paolo Gallarati | Equity Partner. Paolo Gallarati specializes in Corporate & Commercial and Mergers &… | View Profile |
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Mario Giambò | Equity Partner. Mario Giambò has extensive experience in advising international clients on… | View Profile |
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Carlo Grignani | Equity Partner. Carlo Grignani specialises in commercial and corporate law as well as in… | View Profile |
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Paolo Lazzarino | Equity Partner. Paolo Lazzarino advises on IP rights, including trademarks, patents and… | View Profile |
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Manfredi Luongo | Equity Partner. Manfredi Luongo provides tax, corporate, accounting and valuation consultancy.He assists… | View Profile |
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Federico Manili | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Federico Manili specialises on Corporate and Commercial… | View Profile |
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Fabio Marelli | Equity Partner. Fabio Marelli combines a steady professional activity and experience in… | View Profile |
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Guido Martinelli | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Guido Martinelli provides tax advice to both… | View Profile |
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Christian Mocellin | Equity Partner. Christian Mocellin has extensive experience in Real Estate Law, company… | View Profile |
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Marco Monaco | Equity Partner with particular expertise in administrative law. He provides legal assistance… | View Profile |
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Paolo Montironi | Equity Partner. Paolo Montironi is one of the Founding Partners of Nctm… | View Profile |
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Michele Motta | Michele Motta, Equity Partner, specializes in corporate and commercial law, with particular… | View Profile |
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Giammarco Navarra | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Giammarco Navarra has gained solid experience in… | View Profile |
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Vittorio Noseda | Equity Partner. Vittorio Noseda has extensive experience in advising leading national and… | View Profile |
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Stefano Padovani | Equity Partner. Stefano Padovani specialized in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate… | View Profile |
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Riccardo Papetti | Equity Partner. Riccardo’s practice specializes primarily on M&A and Private Equity. As… | View Profile |
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Lukas Plattner | Equity Partner. Lukas Plattner focuses on capital markets, public offerings, private placements,… | View Profile |
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Lorena Possagno | Equity Partner. Lorena Possagno specialises in M&A and corporate law and has… | View Profile |
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Paolo Quattrocchi | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Paolo Quattrocchi specialises in corporate and commercial… | View Profile |
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Paolo Rampulla | Equity Partner. Paolo Rampulla has extensive experience in advising domestic and international… | View Profile |
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Sante Ricci | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Sante Ricci specialises in Corporate and Commercial… | View Profile |
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Christian Romeo | Christian Romeo, Equity Partner, is specialized in Arbitration & Litigation, Banking &… | View Profile |
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Alberto Massimo Rossi | Equity Partner. Alberto Massimo Rossi practices law in Milan, Genoa and in the… | View Profile |
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Roberta Russo | Equity Partner. Roberta Russo provides legal advisory services in connection with day-to-day personnel… | View Profile |
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Rosemarie Serrato | Equity Partner. Rosemarie Serrato is an expert of the Town Planning practice within… | View Profile |
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Gian Carlo Sessa | Equity Partner. Gian Carlo Sessa gained considerable expertise in litigation and arbitration and also… | View Profile |
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Eugenio Siragusa | Equity Partner, based in Rome. Eugenio S. Siragusa specializes in banking, finance,… | View Profile |
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Alessandra Stabilini | Equity Partner. Alessandra Stabilini specializes in company law & corporate governance, capital… | View Profile |
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Daniele Tani | Equity Partner.Daniele Tani has an extensive experience in the areas of corporate,… | View Profile |
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Pietro Maria Tantalo | Equity Partner, based in London. Pietro Maria Tantalo deals with M&A, Restructuring… | View Profile |
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Luca Toffoletti | Equity Partner. Luca Toffoletti specializes in antitrust and competition Law and Litigation. He… | View Profile |
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Alberto Toffoletto | Equity Partner. Alberto Toffoletto has extensive experience in Litigation & Arbitration, Antitrust &… | View Profile |
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Antonio Tola | Equity Partner. Antonio Tola specialises in Civil Litigation, providing assistance both in… | View Profile |
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Matteo Trapani | Equity Partner. His practice focuses on M&A and private equity. He has… | View Profile |
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Federico Trutalli | Equity Partner. Federico Trutalli is a tax specialist focusing on taxation of corporate… | View Profile |
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Pietro Zanoni | Equity Partner. Pietro Zanoni’s practice focuses on M&A and private equity, and… | View Profile |
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Giovanni de’ Capitani | Giovanni de’ Capitani di Vimercate, Equity Partner, has a strong experience in… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 250 at this office : 140Languages
Cantonese Danish English Farsi French German Italian Mandarin Portuguese Russian SpanishOther
Contact : Paolo Montironi (senior partner) Other offices : Brussels Other offices : London Other offices : Rome Other offices : ShanghaiComparative Guides
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution
- EU and competition law
- Industry focus: Food
- Intellectual property
- Private equity
- Real estate and construction
- Banking and finance: Borrower side
- Banking and finance: lender or arranger side
- Capital markets: Equity
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Compliance
- Data privacy and data protection
- Employment
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
- Industry focus: luxury goods
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax
- Administrative and public law
- Industry focus: TMT
- Industry focus: Energy