Dispute resolution Tier 2

EU and competition law Tier 2

Industry focus: Food Tier 2

Nctm Studio Legale combines a strong knowledge of EU and WTO law with a focus on M&A, employment and corporate law for the food sector. Brussels-based team co-head Bernard O’Connor is a popular choice for international clients and government entities. Milan-based Paolo Gallarati  has significant experience of complex Italian and international transactions.

Private equity Tier 2

Acting on all stages of PE deals, Nctm Studio Legale is highly rated for its assistance to industrial companies, PE investors, equity companies and investment banks with closing PE transactions. Experienced in international and Italian deals, Simone De Carli leads the PE department, which also includs Paolo Montironi, who plays prominent roles in PE transactions; pharmaceutical, medical, food and fashion sector deal specialist Pietro Zanoni; and M&A and PE expert Matteo Trapani. Lucia Corradi and Alice Bucolo are other key names.

Real estate and construction Tier 2

Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 3

Although its practice is largely lender focused, Nctm Studio Legale's banking and finance department also handles substantial amounts of borrower work, particularly on behalf of private equity funds and large corporations. London-based Matteo Gallanti heads the team, which includes Italy partners Stefano Padovani, who was recently active in NPL matters, Eugenio Siragusa, and Giovanni de’ Capitani di Vimercate. Partner Alfredo Lizio has joined the team from Chiomenti.

Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 3

Acting for international and national banking groups and financing institutions, Nctm Studio Legale regularly handles large, cross-border banking and financing transactions. Among the 'pragmatic and cost-efficient' team's banking and finance specialists are experienced partners Stefano Padovani, Eugenio Siragusa and Giovanni de’ Capitani di Vimercate, with managing associate Martina Marmo providing notable support. Shipping and aviation finance expert Alfredo Lizio joined as partner in September 2020 from Chiomenti, while Matteo Gallanti heads the team from London.

Capital markets: Equity Tier 3

Assisting issuers, selling shareholders and intermediaries, Nctm Studio Legale's ECM practice advises on IPOs, private placements and listing procedures on Italy's stock exchanges. Department head Lukas Plattner handles a broad range of ECM issues, while Alessandra Stabilini's practice includes tender offers and rights issues. Andrea Iovieno was promoted to salary partner in 2019.

Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Nctm Studio Legale has a solid track in commercial, corporate and M&A matters. M&A and and private equity expert Simone De Carli heads the M&A and private equity department, which also showcases Paolo Montironi, who is consistently involved in major acquisitions and privatisations, both domestically and internationally. Also highly rated are Alberto Toffoletto, Matteo Trapani and Pietro Zanoni.

Compliance Tier 3

Nctm Studio Legale's compliance team focuses on anti-corruption issues, data protection, corporate entities' administrative liability and anti-money laundering. In addition, it also advises on market abuse, health, safety and environment-related issues, as well as governance and internal organisational procedures. Raffaele Caldarone assists with company law issues connected with measures taken by corporates to prevent corruption and manage business risks.

Data privacy and data protection Tier 3

Nctm Studio Legale's team advises on privacy compliance, organisation, management and control models. It also assists with DPA proceedings, drafting contracts, data breaches, and the protection and secure transmission of data. Paolo Gallarati leads the team, which includes Giammarco Navarra and Francesca Bonino, along with of counsel Elsa Gentile and senior associates Virginia Paparozzi and Marco Cappa.

Employment Tier 3

Nctm Studio Legale offers strong coverage across all areas of employment law. It is increasingly sought after to advise on industrial relations, particularly collective redundancies, social support plans and litigation. The firm acts for clients from sectors such as banking, publishing, pharmaceuticals and aviation, among others. The practice is led by Michele Bignami, who has extensive knowledge of the fashion and luxury sector. Bignami advises multinational companies on the employment law aspects of M&A, privatisations, trade union relations, incentives, collective contracts and dismissals.

Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3

The 'astute' team at Nctm Studio Legale assists clients in the life sciences sector with commercial and corporate matters. Highlights included advising pharmaceutical companies such as AstraZenca and Gilead on corporate, compliance and data protection matters. The practice heads are Lorena Possagno  and Paolo Gallarati. Healthcare and health services specialist Vito Bisceglie was a new arrival from DLA Piper.

Industry focus: Luxury goods Tier 3

The team at Nctm Studio Legale is experienced in assisting Italian and international luxury brands. Led by IP specialists Lorenzo Attolico and Paolo Lazzarino, and employment expert Michele Bignami, the team handles IP, M&A and employment matters. Clients include fashion brands, jewellery companies and luxury automotive manufacturers.

Intellectual property Tier 3

Nctm Studio Legale is highly regarded for its advice on copyright levy duties, trade marks and advertising issues. Lorenzo Attolico focuses on trade marks, patent agreements and IP regulation. He co-heads the department with Paolo Lazzarino, who handles matters concerning industrial property, advertising and e-commerce.

Investment funds Tier 3

Nctm Studio Legale's team advises managers and investors on collective investment schemes concerning real estate, private equity, venture capital, impact investing, infrastructure and energy, as well as other alternative asset classes. A new arrival from Chiomenti in 2020, Giovanni Giuliani is an expert in asset management, and real estate and private equity funds.

Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3

Nctm Studio Legale has a strong track record in all types of restructurings in the Italian market, including both in-court and out-of-court restructurings. Complex restructuring specialist Fabio Marelli heads up the restructuring and turnaround department. Senior partner Paolo Montironi handles significant restructurings of publicly listed and private companies. Guido Fauda's practice includes restructurings and turnarounds.

Tax Tier 3

Nctm Studio Legale's standalone tax practice has a strong reputation for cross-border issues, tax structuring and tax litigation. Tax specialist Federico Trutalli acts for multinational companies, banks and private equity funds in Italy. Piermauro Carabellese specialises in international tax, M&A-related tax structuring and tax litigation. Barbara Aloisi, Manfredi Luongo, Paolo Agnesi, Guido Martinelli and Paolo Rampulla are also experienced advisers.

Administrative and public law Tier 4

In administrative and European public law mandates, Nctm Studio Legale displays particular strength in the public transport, infrastructure and oil and gas sectors. Other areas of expertise include public contracts, concessions, utilities, environmental law and zoning regulations; all are key elements of group head Giuliano Berruti's practice. Marco Monaco is an expert in regulatory issues and EU and national loans.

Industry focus: TMT Tier 4

Nctm Studio Legale's TMT team is particularly active in M&A, but also handles advisory and regulatory matters concerning telecoms, media, entertainment and new technologies. Practice head Vittorio Noseda and his team have been kept busy advising the Vodafone Group on the establishment of a listed joint venture with Telecom Italia, concerning the infrastructure for 4G and 5G mobile networks.