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Baker McKenzie

Tax

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Baker McKenzie

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About

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Baker McKenzie is among the most highly rated and recommended tax advisers among law firms worldwide and has served as trusted counsel to many of the largest multinational companies. The Italian Tax Practice group counts about 20 professionals. The team covers the whole spectrum of taxes, with an emphasis on tax and tax risk management strategies (both with respect to the Italian tax system and the tax systems of other European or non-European jurisdictions - thanks to the intense cooperation with Baker McKenzie Network), and tax litigation. Working closely with the other departments of our firm, we offer tax transaction support for a variety of transactions, including supply chain restructurings, business reorganizations, pre-sale spin offs and post-acquisition integrations. Our Tax Group provides assistance on regular basis to some of the major foreign and Italian multinationals operating in a wide range of industries comprising energy, banking & financial institutions, automotive, digital, defence, TLC, pharma and consumer products. Tax dispute resolutions and transfer pricing remains our core activities. Our teams assist a number of clients with respect to permanent establishment and transfer pricing issues as well as assisting some of them on unilateral or bilateral advance pricing agreements. The Italian transfer pricing team consists of experienced transfer pricing professionals that optimize your international tax structure.

Industries (7)

  • Energy
  • banking & financial institutions
  • automotive
  • digital
  • defence
  • TLC
  • pharma and consumer products

Chambers Review

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Tax - Italy

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is an esteemed global firm that is well placed to advise on cross-border mandates. Its lawyers offer clients expertise in VAT-related matters, as well as transfer pricing and corporate reorganisations. The law firm is additionally experienced in contentious matters, representing clients in settlements with the Italian authorities and tax audits.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Baker McKenzie advised Mytheresa on the tax aspects of its EUR700 million acquisition of YOOX NET-A-PORTER.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team has strong technical knowledge in the area of tax and transfer pricing and also with legal disputes, negotiation skills and managing expectations and outcomes.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Baker McKenzie's team has a strong understanding of the client's business and commercial dealings, as well as its corporate governance and operational profiles.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The technical tax knowledge of the team is very strong. Its ability to explain complex tax positions to different audiences as required is consistently impressive.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Baker McKenzie stands out for its significant technical and practical experience in dealing with tax controversies, including understanding the approach taken by the tax authorities.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Baker McKenzie has deep tax technical knowledge in a highly complex tax area. It is practical and engages, listens and communicates very well, responding to feedback positively.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Francesco Pisciotta
    Band 5Francesco Pisciotta

    Francesco Pisciotta

    Francesco Pisciotta is a highly regarded lawyer who offers notable skills in assisting with significant tax reorganisations. His expertise further includes the tax aspects of establishing entities, as well as tax audits and investigations.

    • Francesco Pisciotta is always punctual and precise. His experience allows him to fully understand the client's needs.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Francesco Pisciotta understands the client's business needs and helps the client understand the effect of regulations on its business.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Francesco provides an excellent service and strategic partnership.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Francesco is always reliable and provides a top-notch service. He is a true pleasure to work with and a strong advocate.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 5Michele Santocchini
    Band 5Michele Santocchini

    Michele Santocchini

    Michele Santocchini is well versed in handling tax audits and the tax aspects of corporate transactions. He provides further assistance with tax disputes, assisting both international and domestic clients.

    • He understands business, is commercial and knows what the client wants.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Michele provides an outstanding level of service and significant experience in dealing with tax controversies.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Michele is very good and highly commercial, he is also very strong in finding good solutions and compromises and is very technically skilled.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Michele Santocchini is more than a good tax lawyer, he is a good commercial, client-focused tax lawyer.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Michele Santocchini really understands the client and is a great guy to work with.

      Tax respondentEurope

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