Tax | Europe

Chiomenti 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 capital market 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.

Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici is a well-regarded 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.

Maisto 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.

BonelliErede 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 transactions. The law firm also represents clients in tax disputes, with notable expertise in cross-border tax matters. It is adept at handling transfer pricing mandates.

Facchini 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.

Gianni & 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. The law firm's additional expertise includes VAT and reorganisation matters. Its lawyers assist clients from a variety of industries, including energy and natural resources, gaming and insurance.

McDermott 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.

Tremonti Romagnoli Piccardi e Associati 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 investigations and litigation procedures.

Clifford 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.

Di Tanno Associati is a dedicated tax boutique that boasts extensive experience in tax litigation. The law firm assists clients with taxation of financial and corporate transactions, including fund formation and acquisitions. It also acts on contentious matters, litigating before the Italian Supreme Courts. Its lawyers regularly act for venture capital funds, telecom concerns and real estate funds, with notable experience in multi-jurisdictional matters.

DLA 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.

Legance 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.

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 VAT matters. Its lawyers have substantial experience acting for clients in the energy sector.

Advant 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 transfer pricing. Its lawyers furthermore offer noteworthy expertise in real estate taxation.

Baker 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 additionally represents clients in settlements with the Italian authorities and tax audits. It is additionally experienced in contentious matters.

Cleary 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.

Foglia & Partners is a domestic tax boutique experienced in a variety of Italian and international fiscal matters, including acquisitions, VAT and litigation. Other areas of expertise include corporate refinancing and capital markets. The law firm advises a diverse clientele in the investment fund, gaming and pharmaceutical industries.

Freshfields 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.

Pirola 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 real estate transactions and furthermore boasts strength in tax litigation.

Studio 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.

The firm offers broad expertise, covering advisory work and contentious issues, including in a cross-border context. The law firm acts for a leading range of private equity houses, financial institutions and international banks. It regularly assists with matters relating to real estate and capital market transactions. The team also defends clients in criminal tax proceedings. Its lawyers offer transactional support with M&A and bond issuances. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Andersen offers wide advice in the tax space, including 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.

Biscozzi Nobili Piazza is a boutique active in tax concerning a variety of issues, including transfer pricing. The law firm provides support in M&A transactions. It has further experience in advising on the tax aspects of reorganisations.

CBA 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.

CMS Italy is a notable firm with tax experience in M&A, audits and cross-border restructurings. The law firm is notably active in litigation before the Italian Supreme Court. The team regularly acts for clients from the energy and banking sectors.

Fivers Studio Legale e Tributario is a highly regarded law firm which demonstrates significant skills in various fields of tax. The 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, among others.

Linklaters 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 transactions and corporate restructurings. Its client list regularly features banks, real estate companies and private equity funds.

Macchi di Cellere Gangemi is a reputable practice active in tax compliance on behalf of major domestic companies and important multinationals. It has substantial expertise in withholding tax matters, and further advises clients on VAT and transfer pricing issues. The law firm shows notable activity in multi-jurisdictional mandates. It offers further assistance with contentious files, frequently litigating against the Italian tax authorities.

PedersoliGattai 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 VAT matters.