Market experts note that "Chiomenti is one of the most prestigious law firms in Italy" and is "top-notch from a technical perspective." This full-service firm covers all aspects of private client work, from cross-border tax and estate planning to philanthropic matters.
The team is considered to be “very good at working holistically” and “service-oriented." A wealth commentator reports: "They are well known by banks and clients for both their great professionalism and an elevated level of ethics."
Notable practitioners
Giovanni Cristofaro has a broad range of expertise in wealth management matters and advises both international and domestic clients on asset protection, succession planning and trust matters. An industry source reports: "He is extremely responsive and takes an interest that goes beyond the specific question at hand," before adding: "Giovanni combines professional expertise with an approach that builds and strengthens relations, and that makes it a pleasure to work with him."
Massimo Antonini is well versed in advising international and Italian clients on tax law, specialising in trusts, estate planning and inheritance matters. "He is outstanding in his profession and the best lawyer in Milan for tax matters," enthuses an industry source, who continues: "He is one of the most important professionals that we have in Milan for tax."
Raul-Angelo Papotti has significant expertise in complex tax planning matters for wealthy individuals and families and is described as "very experienced and skilful." Papotti has in-depth knowledge of the taxation of trusts and estate planning matters. According to one peer, his “great combination of brilliance and practicality” underpins his reputation as an “extremely bright and intellectually powerful lawyer.”
