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    23.07.2026

    Raffaele Giarda joins ADVANT Nctm as new Partner

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    ADVANT Nctm announces that Raffaele Giarda has joined the Firm as Partner. 

    Raffaele Giarda’s arrival further strengthens the Firm’s Technology, Media, Entertainment and Telecommunications (TMT) practice, which will benefit from his extensive experience gained over more than three decades in sector-specific regulation, including matters relating to foreign direct investments in Italy (FDI).

    The appointment of Raffaele Giarda is part of ADVANT Nctm’s ongoing strategy to further enhance its professional capabilities in support of clients, reinforcing the Firm’s TMT expertise at a time when innovation and digital transformation represent key drivers for businesses and their growth.

    “Raffaele Giarda’s arrival is a source of great pride for us. He is a highly regarded professional with a strong reputation built over decades of experience, including internationally, in the TMT sector and in advising on complex transactions. His experience further enhances our offering in this area while strengthening the Firm’s ability to support clients in a rapidly evolving and constantly changing market environment”, commented Paolo Montironi, Senior Partner at ADVANT Nctm.

    “Joining ADVANT Nctm represents a new and important stage in my professional journey, within a Firm that combines a European dimension, the quality of its professionals and a clear vision for growth. I bring with me extensive experience in the TMT sector, with the aim of contributing from the outset to the further strengthening of the Firm’s position in its market”, said Raffaele Giarda.

    Following Raffaele Giarda’s arrival, ADVANT Nctm’s total number of Partners reaches 88.

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