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Salvini e Soci - Studio Legale Tributario Fondato da F. Gallo
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Salvini e Soci is a law firm specialised in tax advisory and tax litigation, with offices in Rome and Milan. The Firm was founded by Livia Salvini, Davide De Girolamo, Chiara Todini and Giovanni Panzera da Empoli, in the continuity of the high tradition of prof. Franco Gallo, president emeritus of the Constitutional Court and former Minister of Finance, currently of counsel, that established the firm in 1967. Livia Salvini is a full professor of tax law at LUISS University of Rome, widely recognized expert of VAT, EU tax law and EU competition law, tax assessments, local taxes, energy and telecommunication taxation, taxation of cooperative companies, as well as advisor on high complexity tax and legal issues. Davide De Girolamo, Chiara Todini and Giovanni Panzera da Empoli are highly experienced lawyers in the fields of tax litigation, tax settlements and advising on the most complex issues of tax law. All partners are admitted before the Italian Supreme Courts and the EU Court of Justice. The Firm imprints its activity to the highest quality parameters: tax issues, from the most complex to the current ones, require a targeted and non-standardized approach, in which the constant professional updating and dynamism in the relationship with the clients is based on solid foundations of knowledge and experience. There is a total of 28 lawyers and tax consultants operating in Rome and Milan offices, some of which are also professors or lecturers of tax law in Italian universities.
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Salvini e Soci - Studio Legale Tributario Fondato da F. Gallo is a dedicated boutique offering tax litigation expertise. The law firm offers a wide-ranging practice encompassing corporate taxation and international tax law, with significant expertise in alleged tax fraud and withholding tax matters. Its lawyers have substantial experience acting for clients in the energy sector.
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Salvini e Soci - Studio Legale Tributario Fondato da F. Gallo represented Intesa Sanpaolo in a EUR42 million tax dispute regarding the repayment of corporation tax on dividends received from Banca d'Italia.
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Salvini e Soci's client-dedicated support and well-organised resources ensure timely, high quality results.
Salvini e Soci is appreciated for its ability to listen and identify critical issues, as well as its speed and effectiveness.
Salvini e Soci provides strong technical expertise on complex tax issues, whether they are market-related or sector specific.
The law firm provides quick and timely responses thanks to the high level of professionalism of its team and its ability to connect with clients.
The law firm's excellent organisation of highly specialised resources guarantees quality work developed within the agreed timeframes.
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Livia Salvini is an outstanding leader in the market and is considered an expert in complex, contentious matters, often before the Supreme Court. She also assists with the taxation of the lump sum compensations.
Livia Salvini is one of the best known and most experienced tax experts on the national scene.
Livia Salvini is very well prepared and very detailed. She goes into depth and gets to the heart of the matter.
Livia Salvini is good at translating theory into practice, has great commercial awareness and a practical and pragmatic mindset. She is good at making complex matters understandable.
Livia Salvini has very strong expertise in tax litigation, she goes straight to the point and has a quick and strong alignment with the business and the client needs.
She has long experience and also knows how the authorities operate, so she is the ideal partner in tax appeals. She can also put matters into a broader commercial perspective.
Davide De Girolamo is noted for his experience and expertise in representing clients in tax litigation. He is well placed to represent clients operating in the energy sector.
Davide is proactive and immediately understands what is required and what is practical. He is also very easy to work with and has an open and approachable personality.
Davide De Girolamo is super well connected and great in litigation. He is persuasive, respected and extremely highly recognised in the practice area.
Davide De Girolamo consistently demonstrates not only outstanding expertise but also uncommon attention to client needs.
Davide De Girolamo has strong flexibility and sociability. He displays quick and strong alignment with the needs of the client and their business.
Davide demonstrates passion, interest and commitment to the matters presented.
Head of Tax
Tax: Litigation
Tax: Litigation
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Davide De Girolamo
Chiara Todini
Giovanni Panzera da Empoli
Davide De Girolamo
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