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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.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Italy

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

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Francesco Pisciotta
5
Francesco Pisciotta
5
Band 5

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.

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

Francesco provides an excellent service and strategic partnership.

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

Michele Santocchini
5
Michele Santocchini
5
Band 5

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.

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

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

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

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

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Tax

Francesco Pisciotta
5
Francesco Pisciotta
5
Band 5
Michele Santocchini
5
Michele Santocchini
5
Band 5

Members

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Chiara Giorgia Monga

Francesco Pisciotta

Head of Department

Michele Santocchini

Head of Department

Pamela Floriani

Industries

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Energy

TLC

automotive

banking & financial institutions

defence

digital

pharma and consumer products