Shipping
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+39 02 725 511About
Provided by Advant Nctm
ADVANT Nctm has one of the most important Italian practices in this area.
The recognized multidisciplinary of Nctm provides our clients with a single center of assistance for the different fields involved in transport and trade activities.
With this in mind, professionals specialising in Marine, Transport and Logistics are actively assisted by various members of the firm who work closely with our team in matters concerning European Union Law, Environmental Law, Insurance, Tax and Finance.
This set of skills allows an innovative methodological approach to the field of Transport Law and has a particular value in a market mainly subject to European standards and the regulation of national and transnational institutions, such as the Italian Competition Authority and the Transport Regulation Authority or the European Commission.
The main areas of activity of our offices in Italy, London, Brussels and Shanghai are:
- maritime transport of cargo and container;
- transport of passengers on cruise ships and ferries in cabotage and short sea shipping;
- procedures for the granting of concessions and state authorizations within the port sector;
- assistance on the management and development of port and inter-port activities, and integrated logistics services;
- assistance on the preparation and/or revision of shipping and deposit contracts;
- Competition Law in maritime transport services and management of port terminals, abuse of dominant position, tariff discrimination and State aid.
Chambers Review
Advant Nctm is an acclaimed law firm that fields a highly experienced shipping team. The firm is accomplished in port services and marine cargo, handling a range of advisory and contentious issues that range from concession agreements to fleet refinancing. The team also draws on a strong base of EU law knowledge to advise on regulatory issues, including state aid-related matters. Its lawyers frequently act for ship owners and port concession holders.
Work Highlights
- Advant advised Rimorchiatori Riuniti Porto di Genova on its negotiations with the Port Authority to maintain its current headquarters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Advant possesses great experience."
"The team is well established and knowledgeable in the marine sector. They are always ready to assist us and their service is always at high level, with quick response times."
"They are capable of covering all areas of shipping law, both litigation and transactional."
"Advant possesses great experience."
"The team is well established and knowledgeable in the marine sector. They are always ready to assist us and their service is always at high level, with quick response times."
"They are capable of covering all areas of shipping law, both litigation and transactional."
Notable Practitioners
Giorgio Berlingieri is a distinguished lawyer with an impressive experience of handling shipping disputes. He assists a roster of domestic and international clients with contentious arrests, damages and transactional mandates.
"Giorgio is our point of entry for any litigation matter. He is a great authority in the field and recognised as a maximum expert in shipping litigation."
Alberto Rossi is an esteemed lawyer who has noteworthy expertise in a wide range of shipping matters, from consulting on new international legislation in the field, to the implementation and handling of state aid financing. He also handles maritime employment matters and the chartering and delivering of vessels. His clients include both international and domestic concerns.
"Alberto is one of the most well-known lawyers on the Italian market. The level of his assignments and his client base speaks for him."
"He is a very reliable person and quick to spot problems and consequences."
Alfredo Lizio is an esteemed lawyer who has a strong track record on ship financing and refinancing mandates, as well as assisting investors with the construction of vessels.
"Alfredo is our point of entry for transactions and has a broad experience."
Alberto Torrazza acts on an array of shipping mandates, such as negotiation of authorisations and concession agreements, particularly regarding logistics projects. He is also experienced in disputes concerning terminal operations.
"Alberto is a specialised lawyer with excellent knowledge in the maritime industry."
Simone Gaggero is an experienced lawyer in regulatory mandates, out-of-court settlements and port concession agreements.
"Simone is always available to assist and is a very knowledgeable lawyer on the market."
"He is extremely helpful and assists important clients. He is also very active in the field of technical nautical services, where he boasts considerable expertise."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advant Nctm
Italy
Members
Provided by Advant Nctm