Giovanni de’ Capitani di Vimercate leads the offering at ADVANT Nctm, a trusted resource for banks and corporate lenders navigating various financing transactions, notably those related to shipping and transport. Stefano Padovani focuses on extraordinary transactions, structured finance, debt restructuring, and acquisitions and disposals of non-performing exposures, and the ‘simply outstanding’ Eugenio Siragusa‘s remit spans domestic and international project financing. Alfredo Lizio is a specialist in shipping and aviation finance, structured finance, lease or sale and lease-back, time charter agreements and various other deal types. Roberto de Nardis di Prata covers the real estate sector and deals backed by public guarantees and bond issuances. Giuseppe Buono is another key name in the group. In March 2026, Antonio La Porta joined the practice from BonelliErede.
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Testimonials
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- 'Professionalism, timeliness and availability.'
- ‘The team has demonstrated an exceptional combination of legal capabilities, a focus on the clients and process management.’
- ‘Eugenio Siragusa is simply outstanding.’
- ‘What stands out is the team's know-how and availability for any questions or topic to focus on, investigate and explore. Up-to-date knowledge of the market best practices. Clear presentation of the legal point and related impact.’
- ‘Very smart and positive people (both partners and associates). Always available to help and collaborate to find the best solution.’
- ‘What I value most in the individuals at NCTM is their mix of technical precision and a commercial mindset. They stand out from competitors by being proactive, pragmatic, and always available, turning complex issues into clear, workable solutions. What really makes the difference is their responsiveness and genuine commitment to supporting us as a partner, not just an advisor.’
- ‘As a client, I appreciate how NCTM’s lender practice combines technical excellence with a very pragmatic approach. The team understands the dynamics of the market, anticipates issues, and is always accessible and solution-oriented. They stand out from other firms by being both highly skilled and genuinely collaborative, which makes them a true partner rather than just a service provider.’
Key clients
- US Bank National Association Goldman Sachs International UniCredit S.p.A. Deutsche Bank BNL – BNP Paribas Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. Arrow Capital Illimity Bank HSBC Deutsche Bank Banco BPM Credit Agricole BPER Banca Cassa depositi e prestiti
Work highlights
Advising a syndicate of major Italian and international banks (Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, Banco BPM, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, BPER Banca, Arab Bank Plc - Milan Branch, Mediocredito Centrale, and Banca Popolare di Bari) in connection with an EUR 200 million revolving credit facility and related finance documentation.
Advised a syndicate of lenders (Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A., Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., UniCredit S.p.A., Crédit Agricole Italia S.p.A., Banco BPM S.p.A., and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A.) in connection with an EUR 170 million medium-to-long-term loan granted to Feralpi Siderurgica S.p.A.
Advised NorthStar Digital (HK) Ltd., as lender, in the first instance in connection with an EUR 100 million cross-border bridge-to-bond financing transaction involving a secured loan granted to Alps US, LLC, a controlled company of Alps Blockchain S.p.A.
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Giovanni de' Capitani di Vimercate
Other key lawyers
Stefano Padovani; Eugenio Siragusa; Alfredo Lizio; Roberto de Nardis di Prata; Giuseppe Buono; Bianca Macrina; Antonio La Porta