Di Tanno Associati

Senior Partner: Tommaso Di Tanno

Partners: Renzo Amadio, Laura Ambrosi, Fabio Brunelli, Roberto Della Vecchia, Fabrizio Iacuitto, Antonio Iorio, Luca Marraffa, Emanuele Marrocco, Enrico Pauletti, Marco Sandoli, Marianna Tognoni, Raffaele Villa

Number of other lawyers worldwide: 32

Languages: English, French, Italian

Firm Overview:

Leading international publications of the legal sector place Di Tanno Associati among Italy’s top tax consulting firms. Founded in 1986 by Tommaso Di Tanno, Di Tanno Associati is renowned for seamlessly integrating tax expertise with corporate and financial competencies. With offices in Milan and Rome, the firm is a reference point in Italy's legal and tax consultancy landscape, epitomising excellence, professionalism, and forward-thinking.

Since its inception, Di Tanno Associati has been at the forefront of numerous high-profile M&A transactions, both domestically and internationally. Its involvement spans various jurisdictions, including notable deals such as the sale of Infostrada Telecommunication from Vodafone UK to ENEL and the transfer of NPLs from Banca Intesa and Unicredit to KKR. The firm's forte extends beyond M&A to encompass private equity, infrastructure, real estate funds, and tax litigation, with clients ranging across diverse sectors and industries.

Di Tanno Associati has been instrumental in driving significant transactions within the Italian M&A market, such as the acquisition of Engineering by Bain Capital and Neuberger Berman, and the purchase of Lutech by Apax. Its expertise also extends to real estate endeavors, evidenced by its involvement in the sale of a logistics portfolio by the Carlyle Group and Colony Capital's acquisition of a building complex. Additionally, the firm has made significant contributions to equity capital markets, debt issuances, and the management of NPLs and UTPs. The firm's track record in navigating tax litigation has secured victories in critical proceedings before the Supreme Court. Its standing is further solidified through adept negotiations with Tax Authorities, exemplified by the success in settlement procedures and tax ruling requests.

Flexibility and personal commitment of its experienced professionals, together with the talent of brilliant young practitioners, allow the firm to create value in particular complex or innovative situations, where standardised or conformed consultancy is not sufficient. This collaborative approach enables the firm to deliver innovative solutions tailored to address the complexities of modern business environments, earning the firm recognition as a trusted partner for navigating intricate legal and tax landscapes. The founder Tommaso Di Tanno, former adviser to the Italian Finance Minister, involved in most prestigious governmental commissions, is a renowned expert on economic and fiscal affairs.

Practice Areas:

■ Tax

■ Mergers & Acquisitions

■ Tax Litigation

■ Alternative Investment Funds

■ International Taxation

■ HNWI

International Work:

Di Tanno Associati is today an authoritative and reliable partner of some of the most important Italian and international investment funds, banks, financial operators and industrial groups, as well as a focused representative to the major national institutions – such as Banca d’Italia, Consob, Ivass, Abi, Assogestioni, Assoimmobiliare and AIFI – in the creation of new tax models, which are rigorous and respectful of the defense of tax payers. Tommaso Di Tanno, founder of the firm, already a consultant of the Ministry of Finance and auditor of the House of Representatives, is regarded as an expert in economic and fiscal policy. Currently, he leads academic and professional commissions on web tax and serves as Chairman of the Statutory Auditors of Vodafone Italy and Kedrion. Additionally, he was a member of the Governmental Advisory Committee on the Italian Financial Market. Fabio Brunelli, a member of the International Tax Working Group of Invest Europe and the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, contributes expertise to European Commission panels and played a pivotal role in drafting tax legislations for the Ministry of Economy. He also supports the Ministry of Economy in drafting the PIR and Carried Interest tax legislations. Additionally, he serves as a panellist and expert to the European Commission on alternative funds. In 2023, Antonio Iorio and Laura Ambrosi joined as partners, launching a new practice focused on tax and corporate criminal law. At the start of 2024, Marco Sandoli and Luca Marraffa were appointed as Equity partners, strengthening the Milan office. Led by partner Enrico Pauletti, this team provides top-tier tax and legal counsel to leading investment funds, banks, financial operators, and industrial groups. Many of the firm’s lawyers are members of IFA (International Fiscal Association).

Clients:

Clients include a broad spectrum of large corporations, leaders in the following areas: energy, insurance, banking, private equity, real estate, large scale retail distribution, utilities and telecommunications. Over the years, Di Tanno Associati has assisted a growing number of international companies for the management of their international and Italian transactions. The network of relations with leading tax consulting firms in Europe and the United States is solid and active.