LAWYER PROFILE

Marco Palanca

Europe 2026

Simmons & Simmons

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

Italy

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Marco is a partner in the Financial Markets group and leads the Tax team in the Milan office.

He is a highly experienced tax advisor and qualified chartered accountant who specialises in the taxation of domestic and cross-border M&A and structured finance transactions for corporates and groups with large experience in private equity and private debt. He assists a wide range of clients including international and domestic investment funds, banks and multinational companies in some of the most important and complex deals in the market.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Tax - Italy

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Marco Palanca of Simmons & Simmons is adept at handling transactional tax mandates, frequently advising energy concerns and investment funds. He also often assists with international tax structures. He has further experience in contentious tax matters, including representing clients before the Italian tax authority.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Marco has great commercial acumen and adds value by finding the right balance.
TaxChambers European Guide
He is commercial and has detailed knowledge on the technical issues. He gives clear written opinions and is a pleasure to work with.
TaxChambers European Guide
Marco Palanca gives thought to matters and argues assertively but calmly in tense negotiations. He is extremely effective in handling negotiations decisively with a well thought-out strategy.
TaxChambers European Guide
Marco Palanca is capable of handling complex matters and pays attention to the commercial aspects.
TaxChambers European Guide
Marco is a careful and prepared professional, with a solid technical background.
TaxChambers European Guide