ADVANT Nctm advises clients across numerous sectors on EU and Italian competition law. The practice supports clients in domestic and cross-border matters involving jurisdictions such as Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and the EU. Luca Toffoletti leads the team, focusing on matters concerning alleged infringements and competition law violations. Francesco Mazzocchi handles merger control proceedings before the Italian Competition Authority, as well as cross-border issues and follow-on damages claims. Manuela Becchimanzi advises on compliance with Article 101 TFEU and related regulatory frameworks.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hands-on, expert, organised, structured, well-positioned, knowledgeable and respected ’
- 'Offers significant technical expertise and strategic insights to address any legal issues. Moreover, it stands out for the quality and clarity of the documents produced. It works with clients maintaining constructive relationships.’
- 'We were able to appreciate both personal and professional qualities. In particular, Manuela Becchimanzi showed great competence and proactivity in finalizing crucial fulfillments and documents.’
- ‘Francesco Mazzocchi is truly outstanding, both as an experienced practitioner as well as a very likeable person with a good sense of humour.’
- ‘The capability to understand in a very short timeframe the company needs and the great capability to communicate in a clear and precise manner.’
- ‘A special mention to Mr Alberto Toffoletto and Mr Luca Toffoletti. Not only have they always been deeply involved personally, but they have also involved specific competences at their law firm whenever needed, along with additional workforce to manage the most intense phases of the project. I really had the feeling of being well served and well guided as a client ’
- ‘NCTM's antitrust team is made up of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals. They have the advantage of being affable, unpretentious and easy-going. They are not prima donnas; they are at the service of their clients and open to collaborating with other consultants, without envy or attempts to put themselves in the spotlight.’
- 'Luca Toffoletti is always ready to assist us with complex antitrust issues, balancing legal risks and business needs. ’
- The professionals I work with have a clean and straightforward logical approach that facilitates reaching the objectives sought.
- Francesco Mazzocchi is fantastic to work with - he is completely on top of the law, but very pragmatic and commercial in his approach with clients.
Key clients
- MSC Group
- Lega Serie A
- Vodafone
- British Telecommunications
- Sky Italia
- A2A S.p.A.
- Terlos LP
- Investcorp/HWG
- Cogne Acciai Speciali and Walsin Lihwa Italy
- Acqua Minerale San Benedetto
Work highlights
Assisted Terlos in relation to merger control and foreign Direct Investment (FDI) laws connected with the acquisition, together with a group of investors, of 100% of Casa Optima.
Assisted British Telecom and BT Italia in the sale of BT Italia’s business operations in Italy to the telecommunication company Retelit, in all antitrust and FDI aspects of the deal.
Assisted Investcorp in relation to a “continuation fund” transaction carried out by the Investcorp group, with respect to the antitrust (merger control) and Foreign Direct Investment (golden power) review.
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Practice head
Luca Toffoletti
Other key lawyers
Francesco Mazzocchi; Manuela Becchimanzi