Ranking tables
Tax | Europe
Italy
Rankings overview for Departments
ADVANT Nctm 20 Years Ranked
Baker McKenzie 18 Years Ranked
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 19 Years Ranked
DLA Piper Italy 19 Years Ranked
Fivers 3 Years Ranked
Freshfields 20 Years Ranked
Linklaters 10 Years Ranked
PedersoliGattai 17 Years Ranked
Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati 18 Years Ranked
Studio Tributario Tognolo 8 Years Ranked
A&O Shearman 16 Years Ranked
Accili Tax & Law 1 Years Ranked
Andersen in Italy 4 Years Ranked
AndPartners Tax and Law Firm 1 Years Ranked
Ashurst 1 Years Ranked
Biscozzi Nobili & Partners 20 Years Ranked
CBA 19 Years Ranked
CMS Italy 20 Years Ranked
Deloitte Legal – Società tra Avvocati 1 Years Ranked
Escalar & Associati 1 Years Ranked
EY 2 Years Ranked
IPG Law Firm 1 Years Ranked
PwC Legal 2 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 ChiomentiTax2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedChiomenti offers a highly regarded tax practice with expertise across a broad range of matters, being particularly present on tax planning, litigation and the taxation of corporate transactions. The law firm frequently acts for international banks and asset managers on tax restructuring files. It additionally acts for clients on transfer pricing issues.

1 Facchini Rossi Michelutti Studio Legale TributarioTax2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedFacchini Rossi Michelutti Studio Legale Tributario is a well-known boutique widely noted for its corporate tax expertise. The law firm acts for asset managers and investment funds on the tax implications of corporate and capital market transactions. It is particularly strong advising clients from the financial services sector.
1 Gatti Pavesi Bianchi LudoviciTax2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedGatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici is a well-regarded law firm advising clients on a range of complex cross-border tax matters. It acts for prominent domestic and international clients on the tax structuring of corporate acquisitions, capital market transactions and real estate investments. The law firm offers further support in transfer pricing. Its lawyers often represent clients in litigious matters following audits.

1 Maisto e AssociatiTax2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMaisto e Associati is a pre-eminent tax boutique acting for a wide range of multinational financial institutions, fashion brands and consumer goods companies. The law firm has a specialist team advising on transfer pricing and tax structuring of cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions. It provides further expertise representing clients in contentious matters, including investigations by tax authorities.
Band 2

2 Gianni & OrigoniTax2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedGianni & Origoni is a domestic powerhouse that offers integrated commercial tax advice. It is particularly experienced advising Italian entities on corporate tax planning and the taxation of M&A and capital market matters. The law firm's additional expertise includes VAT, reorganisation matters and tax litigation. Its lawyers assist clients from a variety of industries, including energy and natural resources, gaming and insurance.

2 LeganceTax2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedLegance 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.
2 McDermott Will & Emery Studio Legale AssociatoTax2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery is a prominent international practice that acts for multinational clients from the financial, food and beverage and pharmaceutical businesses. The law firm has experience assisting clients with transfer pricing and patent box issues, as well as advising on corporate reorganisations. Its lawyers also advise clients on tax audits and matters relating to litigation.
2 Tremonti PartnersTax2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedTremonti Partners is a domestic boutique handling tax issues linked to corporate transactions and capital markets operations. The law firm shows proven strength in transfer pricing matters. It offers further assistance with patent box agreements and tax refunds. Its lawyers are adept at handling tax litigation procedures.
Band 3

3 BonelliEredeTax2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedBonelliErede is a notable firm renowned for providing full-service tax advice. It acts for an enviable list of blue-chip clients including institutional investors, banks and media distribution companies on tax implications in reorganisations and M&A, with notable expertise in cross-border tax matters. The law firm also represents clients in tax disputes. It is adept at handling transfer pricing mandates.

3 Clifford Chance Studio Legale AssociatoTax2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedClifford Chance is a well-regarded international firm that provides a comprehensive service including a broad range of tax matters. Its lawyers regularly advise on acquisitions and disposals, capital markets transactions and financing operations, with notable experience in the real estate sector. The law firm has recommended strengths in cross-border deals owing to an impressive global network. It also represents clients in contentious mandates, including disputes with the Italian tax authority.
3 Di Tanno AssociatiTax2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedDi Tanno Associati is a dedicated tax boutique that boasts extensive experience in tax litigation, often litigating before the Italian Supreme Courts. The law firm assists clients with taxation of financial and corporate transactions, including fund formation and acquisitions. Its lawyers regularly act for venture capital funds, telecom concerns and real estate funds, with notable experience in multi-jurisdictional matters.

3 Foglia & PartnersTax2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedFoglia & Partners is a domestic tax boutique experienced in a variety of Italian and international fiscal matters, including transfer pricing matters, tax audits and litigation. Other areas of expertise include the tax structuring of capital markets and corporate transactions. The law firm advises a diverse clientele in the investment fund, gaming and pharmaceutical industries.

3 Salvini e Soci - Studio Legale Tributario Fondato da F. GalloTax2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedSalvini 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.
Band 4

4 ADVANT NctmTax2026 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedADVANT Nctm has a multidisciplinary team advising domestic and international clients. The law firm advises on matters relating to multinational corporate tax structuring, as well as private equity deals. It further represents clients in contentious matters, including litigation against the Italian tax authorities relating to regulatory matters. Its lawyers furthermore offer noteworthy expertise in real estate taxation and transfer pricing.

4 Baker McKenzieTax2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedBaker McKenzie is an esteemed global firm that is well placed to advise on cross-border mandates. Its lawyers offer clients expertise in VAT-related matters, as well as transfer pricing and corporate reorganisations. The law firm is additionally experienced in contentious matters, representing clients in settlements with the Italian authorities and tax audits.

4 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPTax2026 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has a dedicated tax team that benefits from an impressive international network. The law firm regularly handles matters relating to M&A, capital markets transactions and corporate reorganisations. Its lawyers advise a diverse clientele of international financial institutions and investors.
4 DLA Piper ItalyTax2026 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedDLA Piper is a prominent international firm particularly noted for its cross-border capabilities. It assists clients with the tax structuring of M&A deals, company reorganisations, tax audits and transfer pricing. The law firm offers further expertise in contentious matters. Its lawyers assist a vast array of clients, including those with activity in the TMT and energy industries.
4 FiversTax2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedFivers Studio Legale e Tributario is a highly regarded law firm which demonstrates significant skills in various fields of tax. The law firm is particularly adept at the tax aspects of corporate acquisitions, financings and investments. Fivers regularly acts for clients from the banking and real estate sectors.

4 FreshfieldsTax2026 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer offers extensive experience in issues arising from corporate and financial matters, such as the taxation of acquisitions and disposals. The law firm acts for a range of prominent telecom companies and investors. Its lawyers often represent clients in tax investigations and settlements with the Italian tax authority.
4 LinklatersTax2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedLinklaters advises clients on a range of fiscal issues, including VAT and tax structuring. The law firm benefits from a strong international network to offer clients expertise in cross-border tax matters. It frequently acts on the taxation of capital market instruments, as well as M&A and corporate restructurings. Its client list regularly features banks, real estate companies and private equity funds. Team members also offer experience in contentious tax matters.

4 PedersoliGattaiTax2026 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedPedersoliGattai has a broad practice offering advice on the taxation of real estate, capital market instruments and M&A. The law firm acts for a range of Italian and international clients from the fashion, retail and banking sectors, as well as leading private equity houses. It also assists clients with transfer pricing matters.

4 Pirola Pennuto Zei & AssociatiTax2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedPirola Pennuto Zei & Associati is a respected team with strength in contentious and non-contentious tax matters. The law firm is particularly active advising clients on transfer pricing, as well as M&A-related taxation. It also advises on the tax structuring of real estate and capital markets transactions.

4 Studio Tributario TognoloTax2026 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedStudio Tributario Tognolo is a strong tax boutique with particular experience in transfer pricing and patent box matters. The law firm is notably active on behalf of prominent domestic clients in the automotive, fashion and luxury goods industries. The team's lawyers offer additional advice on tax design linked to corporate operations. It shows further strength in representing clients in tax arbitration and assessments by the tax authorities.
Band 5

5 A&O ShearmanTax2026 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedA&O Shearman is a well established international firm providing assistance with a wide variety of tax matters. The law firm frequently handles tax issues related to M&A, corporate reorganisations, financings and capital market transactions, as well as tax investigations and litigation. Its client roster includes multiple investment funds, financial institutions and private equity firms.

5 Accili Tax & LawTax2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAccili Tax & Law is a well-regarded boutique with offices in Milan and Rome. The team is recognised for its substantial experience in advising on the tax aspects of corporate financing and reorganisations, as well as transfer pricing and the treatment of withholding tax on investment portfolios. The law firm's client list includes corporations, investment funds and high net worth individuals.

5 Andersen in ItalyTax2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedAndersen offers wide advice in the tax space, including on cross-border reorganisations. The law firm is noted for its strengths in financial and corporate tax matters. It also has experience in contentious matters before the Italian tax authority.

5 AndPartners Tax and Law FirmTax2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAndPartners Tax and Law Firm is noted for handling a variety of advisory and contentious tax matters, including transfer pricing, exemption tax regimes and the tax aspects of M&A deals and corporate reorganisations. The law firm is well placed to assists clients from the fashion, manufacturing and retail sectors. It is also adept at acting for investment funds.

5 AshurstTax2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAshurst has expertise in assisting clients with the tax aspects of financing and acquisitions, with further experience in withholding taxes and derivatives exposure. The law firm also represents clients in matters involving tax inspections, appeals and litigation. The team is noted for its work in cross-border mandates.

5 Biscozzi Nobili & PartnersTax2026 | Band 5 | 20 Years RankedBiscozzi Nobili & Partners is a boutique active in tax concerning a variety of issues, including transfer pricing. The law firm provides support in M&A and capital market transactions. It has further experience in advising on the tax aspects of establishing new joint ventures.

5 CBATax2026 | Band 5 | 19 Years RankedCBA supports clients in tax planning for acquisitions and restructurings, as well as in energy development projects. The law firm offers substantial experience acting for investment funds on structuring and tax matters. It further represents clients in litigation with the Italian tax authority.
5 CMS ItalyTax2026 | Band 5 | 20 Years RankedCMS Italy is a notable firm with tax experience in M&A, audits and cross-border restructurings. The law firm is notably active in litigation and VAT matters. The team regularly acts for clients from the energy and banking sectors.

5 Deloitte Legal – Società tra AvvocatiTax2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDeloitte Legal – Società tra Avvocati has a broad network of offices in Italy dedicated to providing assistance with corporate tax, transfer pricing, indirect and international tax matters. The law firm is also adept at dealing with M&A-related mandates and contentious issues.

5 Escalar & AssociatiTax2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedEscalar & Associati is a specialist boutique that is recognised for its tax litigation expertise. The law firm advises leading Italian and European banks, insurers and corporations on a wide range of contentious matters, including tax refund claims, transfer pricing challenges, tax avoidance and VAT fraud claims, as well as regulatory disputes.

5 EYTax2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedEY is noted for handling a wide range of advisory tax matters, including tax issues related to corporate transactions. The law firm provides assistance to domestic and international clients from a variety of industries, including the financial sector.

5 IPG Law FirmTax2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedIPG Lex has a strong reputation for assisting Italian and international corporations with a range of tax matters, including transfer pricing, VAT issues, debt refinancing, corporate investment and M&A-related issues. The law firm also represents clients in assessments by the Italian tax authorities.

5 PwC LegalTax2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedPwC Legal is well versed in providing assistance to domestic and international clients with contentious tax matters. The law firm frequently handles tax litigation before Italian courts, as well as tax issues related to bankruptcy proceedings and debt restructurings. Its client roster includes companies active in the automotive and financial sectors.