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Michele Milanese

Europe 2026

Ashurst

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

Italy

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michele Milanese is the managing partner for Italy and the head of the Italian tax team at Ashurst.

He has a significant experience in financial and corporate taxation as well as on the tax aspects related to structured finance, private equity, global banking, project finance, asset finance, energy and securitisations transactions.

Michele regularly assists important Italian and international clients in pre-litigation, litigation, tax compliance and transfer pricing. He is the author of several publications in Italian and international journals and held conferences and lectures on legal and fiscal issues.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Tax - Italy

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Michele Milanese of Ashurst is well versed in transactional taxation, acting for clients from the investment capital and banking sectors. He routinely provides advice on tax regulatory matters and is also experienced in the tax aspects of financings. Additionally, he represents clients in tax litigation.

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Michele is truly a champion in his area of expertise, both for his professional and human qualities.
TaxChambers European Guide
He stands out for his combination of specialised expertise, pragmatic approach and attention to the specific needs of the client, offering strategic support beyond mere legal advice.
TaxChambers European Guide
Michele is outstanding, when things get difficult he stays calm and manages to respond to unexpected and sudden requests. He is very commercial and provides clear options and alternative solutions.
TaxChambers European Guide
Michele Milanese is an excellent tax expert, has great depth of knowledge, is always available and always solution oriented. He looks for the best options to help in closing a deal.
TaxChambers European Guide
Michele Milanese combines understanding and very deep technical knowledge, he dominates his subject but is pragmatic, solution-oriented and skilful,
TaxChambers European Guide