Department profile
Legance

Tax

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


Legance

Rankings

About

Provided by Legance

The Tax Department includes professionals with extensive experience in M&A, banking, capital markets, real estate, investment funds and project financing transactions, as well as in transfer pricing and private client matters. The Department works in close cooperation with the other practice groups of the firm, to provide services of the highest standard and to offer clients highly specialized, global and tailored advice in relation to all tax aspects. The team is also deeply involved and highly skilled in managing relationships and disputes with the tax authorities, as concerns APAs, audits and tax litigation.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Tax - Italy

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Legance is a full-service firm offering tax advice on corporate transactions, financing operations, real estate matters and fund set-up. It also provides support on tax litigation and is experienced in transfer pricing mandates. Its lawyers are well placed to act on international tax matters, working with a strong network of local tax firms.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Legance advised Banco BPM Vita on the tax aspects of its EUR2 billion tender offer for Anima Holding.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The Legance team has a thorough understanding of the client's business context and operational needs, ensuring truly tailored assistance.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Legance goes beyond simply managing issues, it also anticipates risks and proposes preventative strategies.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Legance excels in its depth of knowledge, creativity in identifying solutions and meticulous attention to detail.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The Legance team provides timely and highly accurate responses, even under tight deadlines.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Legance stands out for its high level of technical expertise in international tax matters, ability to manage complex issues across multiple jurisdictions and its collaborative approach with external and in-house consultants.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Andrea Silvestri
    Band 1Andrea Silvestri

    Andrea Silvestri

    Andrea Silvestri is a highly respected tax lawyer who frequently provides advice on the tax aspects of M&A mandates and reorganisations. His practice is well regarded for its international footprint. He has further expertise in tax litigation.

    • Andrea Silvestri is one of the very best, excellent in handling very complex matters, is very fair and approachable, available and attentive. His advice is clear, concrete and practical.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Andrea Silvestri is highly experienced both nationally and internationally. He is a top professional with excellent technical and interpersonal skills.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • He helps the client make decisions by considering as many aspects and scenarios as possible, as well as providing strategic insights when interacting with the tax authorities.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Andrea always manages to carefully calibrate and evaluate every solution. His understanding of tax matters also addresses any potential issues that may arise from decisions made.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Andrea is extremely strong in identifying the key points and in explaining complex matters to non-experts. He is rigorous, prudent and a very proactive business partner.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 3Claudia Gregori
    Band 3Claudia Gregori

    Claudia Gregori

    Claudia Gregori frequently handles the tax aspects of transactions and corporate reorganisations. Her clientele spans from private equity funds to investment firms and real estate investors. She is also known for her work on contentious matters.

    • Claudia Gregori stands out for her profound technical expertise in tax matters, combined with her ability to explain even the most complex aspects clearly and practically.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Claudia Gregori is a professional of absolute reliability.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Claudia is always extremely helpful and attentive to detail. She is very entrepreneurial.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Claudia's precision and attention to detail, without ever losing sight of the operational impact on the client and her availability and rapid response are much appreciated.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Claudia Gregori is super reliable, exceptionally prompt and punctual. She always meets deadlines and provides a very commercial service.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 3Marco Graziani
    Band 3Marco Graziani

    Marco Graziani

    Marco Graziani handles tax issues arising from the set-up of investment platforms and structuring of private equity funds. He is widely noted for his cross-border tax practice, assisting clients with relocations and multi-jurisdictional incentive plans.

    • Marco is a fantastic lawyer, able to address many various situations. He has vast knowledge, making him a go-to adviser for international clients.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Marco is an excellent lawyer with a very good business mindset.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Marco Graziani offers a consistently client-focused approach to everything he does.

      Tax respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Legance (3)

Italy

Members

Provided by Legance

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership