Italian firm NCTM is set to open in London, with the launch expected to be finalised by early September. The office will be run by corporate partner Anthony Perotto, assisted by four associates. NCTM launched in 2000 through a merger of two medium-sized firms and has since grown to 210 lawyers, including 36 partners. Vittorio Noseda, managing partner of the firm, said: "We think that we are now senior enough in the legal community to make this important step."