Forvis Mazars has recently expanded its tax offering with a dedicated team for the financial sector. Giovanni Crenna leads the department, focusing on M&A and cross-border advisory work.

LawaL STA advises on all areas of tax law, with particular expertise in M&A transactions. The firm has recently developed a strong senior team comprising Antonio Micalizzi, Paolo Comuzzi, and Roberto Gasparini.

LEXIA‘s tax department, led by managing partner Alessandro Dagnino, specialises in business crisis and tax debt management, advisory, collection disputes and litigation, and is particularly recognised for its work in the betting and gaming sector.

Incorporated in 2024, the growing team at Tax Bridge STP S.r.l. is jointly led by Francesco Spurio, Vincenzo Zurzolo, and Rosa Biancolli.

WST provides a full range of corporate tax services to multinational groups and public and private organisations.

With a strong international reputation, BonelliErede advises clients on a range of tax matters including corporate tax, international taxation, transfer pricing and private clients. With a ‘deep technical knowledge’ of tax matters, the practice works with international companies spanning many different industries such as entertainment, TMT, energy, aviation, private equity and asset management. Stefano Simontacchi leads the practice as an expert in tax law, specifically focusing on tax planning, private clients and investment funds. Additionally, Riccardo Ubaldini bolsters the seniority of the team particularly specialising on international taxation, M&A and company reorganisations, while Francesco Saverio Scandone provides seniority on dispute resolution procedures.

The Chiomenti tax practice supports clients across corporate transactions, financial services, and private client matters, with additional depth in tax litigation and policy work. Raul-Angelo Papotti leads the practice from Milan and focuses on cross-border tax and transfer pricing, regularly guiding clients through pre-litigation and contentious proceedings. Massimo Antonini advises on corporate and private equity-related tax matters, international taxation and private wealth structures, with extensive experience in high-value transactions. Working from Rome, Marco Di Siena similarly focuses on M&A, private equity, and international tax mandates. Paolo Giacometti specialises in advising high-net-worth individuals, families and family offices on asset structuring, trusts and succession planning, while Giuseppe Andrea Giannantonio assists on tax rulings, pre-contentious matters and disputes, particularly in corporate and real estate transactions.

Facchini Rossi Michelutti Studio Legale Tributario advises international investors, private equity funds and multinational groups on the full spectrum of Italian tax matters, with notable activity on cross-border investments and complex transactional work. Francesco Facchini, name partner and co-founder, has long-established and widely recognised expertise across corporate and international tax matters. Luca Rossi, co-head of the practice, regularly advises leading private equity clients on tax aspects of major M&A transactions and related structures. Tax specialist Riccardo Michelutti provides a wealth of seniority and expertise, focusing on corporate and cross-border taxation. Former IBA Taxes Committee Chair Francesco Capitta brings significant experience in international tax planning and policy-driven matters, while Andrea Prampolini adds further capability in corporate, transactional and international tax work.

Supporting both Italian entrepreneurs with global interests and international individuals operating in Italy, ‘well-renowned tax boutique’ Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici provides sophisticated advice across private wealth, corporate tax and cross-border matters. The practice assists with asset protection and succession planning, private equity and investment structures, charitable planning and real estate matters, and is active in multi-jurisdictional tax proceedings involving EU and non-EU jurisdictions. Paolo Ludovici leads the team, advising on complex corporate and private client mandates, including reorganisations, M&A, and trust-related planning. Pietro Piccone Ferrarotti  focuses on tax audits, settlements and litigation, while Michele Aprile advises on corporate and individual taxation, including financial instruments and real estate. Loredana Conidi specialises in M&A-related tax matters, business restructurings, and incentive schemes.

Gianni & Origoni handles a broad mix of corporate and private client tax matters, frequently advising on issues connected to financial products, structured finance and wealth management, as well as indirect and real estate taxation. The team also advises on transfer pricing and value-chain structuring. Fabio Chiarenza, is head of the tax department and a ‘seasoned tax lawyer’ focuses on M&A, corporate and structured finance, and private equity matters. Luciano Acciari, honorary partner, brings long-standing experience across complex domestic and cross-border tax matters. Mario D’Avossa specialises in international tax and transfer pricing, with a focus on planning and contentious work. Luciano Bonito Oliva, a key developing partner within the team, coordinates the tax litigation practice and advises on international tax planning and transfer pricing disputes.

Legance - Avvocati Associati is active across high-end transactional work, frequently advising on the tax aspects of major M&A, banking, project finance, infrastructure and real estate matters. The team also advises on corporate group taxation, rulings, transfer pricing, wealth management and tax litigation. Co-heading the team from Rome, Andrea Silvestri is widely recognised in the Italian market and guides major corporates and private equity funds through complex transactional and contentious tax matters. Supporting him from Milan, co-head Claudia Gregori focuses on the tax elements of high-profile M&A, real estate, and banking transactions with notable market visibility. Marco Graziani advises on the structuring of complex and high-value transactions across M&A, private equity, financing, and restructuring. Matteo Fanni concentrates on tax controversy work, including audits and dispute resolution, while the ‘simply outstanding’ Giulio Mazzotti bolsters the firm’s expertise on domestic and cross-border tax mandates.

Maisto e Associati offers deep expertise across Italian and international tax law, assisting leading domestic and global clients with complex structuring, cross-border planning, transfer pricing and high-value disputes. The team regularly acts on multi-jurisdictional mandates and has a strong track record in resolving significant transfer pricing matters through audits, litigation, and mutual agreement procedures. Guglielmo Maisto, one of “Europe’s most distinguished tax professionals,” heads the team as a leading adviser on domestic and international taxation, including financial transactions, M&A, and transfer pricing. Marco Cerrato focuses on tax disputes and settlements, including arbitration and mutual assistance procedures. Marco Valdonio handles tax aspects of private equity, M&A and financial instruments, while Aurelio Massimiano advises multinational clients on cross-border tax planning.

With offices in Milan and Rome, Tremonti Partners specialises in corporate and group taxation, M&A, private equity and structured finance, and is equally active in tax litigation and restructuring matters. The firm advises major banks and corporates across the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors, providing comprehensive tax and transactional support. Lorenzo Piccardi, managing partner, focuses on international taxation, transfer pricing and complex finance structures. Cristiano Caumont Caimi leads on tax disputes, representing clients from audit stages through to Supreme Court proceedings. Laura Gualtieri, head of the real estate team, specialises in real estate taxation. Fabrizio Colombo advises on international and personal tax planning, while Stefania Trezzini focuses on financial instruments and individual taxation. Laura Puddu handles settlements, advance rulings and fiscal litigation.

Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie covers the full spectrum of tax work, with particular strength in cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, VAT and dispute resolution. The team advises on transactional tax issues, including M&A, reorganisations and post-acquisition integration, and supports clients with tax risk management strategies. Its client base spans the digital, energy, finance, automotive, defence and pharma sectors, and it is active in litigation before the Supreme Court and European Court of Justice. Francesco Pisciotta and Michele Santocchini, co-heads of the practice, are described as the “go-to lawyers on any Italian tax matter,” focusing on international tax planning, cross-border reorganisations and supply chain restructuring.

Clifford Chance advises on M&A taxation and complex cross-border structuring, with a strong presence in the financial and real estate sectors. The team has an established record in structuring real estate investments in Italy for international institutional investors and regularly handles tax disputes. The practice continues to grow across transactional and advisory mandates. Carlo Galli, who heads the team with ‘high quality and technically astute advice,’ assists on all aspects of tax in M&A, capital markets, structured finance, international tax planning and other complex transactions.

CMS advises on all aspects of corporate and international tax, including VAT, transfer pricing, fintech taxation, private client services and tax disputes. The team acts for both public and private institutions, providing guidance on company valuations, restructurings, audits and litigation. Giovanni B Calì and Federico Raffaelli co-head the practice from Rome. Calì specialises in tax and corporate law aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A and transfer pricing, while Raffaelli advises leading companies in the property, publishing and energy sectors on national and international tax issues. Giuseppe Ascoli bolsters the seniority of the team, focusing on extraordinary transactions and related disputes, while Stefano Chirichigno handles corporate tax, venture capital and private equity mandates.

DLA Piper maintains a strong reputation for cross-border reorganisations, tax restructuring, M&A, audits and litigation, as well as real estate and structured finance taxation. The team also advises on wealth planning, VAT, transfer pricing and tax control frameworks. Christian Montinari, who leads the practice from Milan, covers all areas of tax law, with expertise in corporate reorganisations, M&A and structured finance. Antonio Tomassini, praised for his “outstanding levels of competence and reliability,” focuses on tax disputes, settlements and rulings, and advises on real estate, investment fund and wealth planning matters.

Spanning a range of tax capabilities, Di Tanno Associati assists on M&A transactions, infrastructure, and real estate funds and private equity as well as tax litigation before the Italian Supreme Court. Based in Rome, the firm provides ‘meticulous and attentive’ tax assistance to both foreign and Italian companies, focusing specifically on M&A and private equity, with capabilities covering debt, equity capital markets, non-performing loans and acquisitions. Tommaso Di Tanno founded the firm and brings ‘very strong expertise’ in taxation of banks and insurance companies, international taxation and tax litigation. Fabio Brunelli bolsters the practice's seniority, specialising in taxation of financial products, corporate finance transactions and real estate funds. Based in Milan, Enrico Pauletti focuses on taxation of non-commercial entities, real estate funds and tax litigation, while Luca Marraffa brings expertise in the taxation of groups and multinational companies, transfer pricing and private equity. Carlo Andrea Curti and Sabrina Tronci bring further expertise to the team.

McDermott Will & Schulte provides tax assistance in transfer pricing matters, acquisitions, having an in-depth understanding of taxation treaties, mutual agreement procedures, and other anti-avoidance measures. Frequently advising on multi-jurisdictional taxation issues, working with clients from a range of industries such as multinational enterprises, private equity houses, pharma companies, telecoms, and luxury fashion. The ‘outstanding’ Andrea Tempestini leads the team from Milan, advising on complex M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, use of financial products and syndicated corporate financing. Carlo Paolella, an ‘exceptional international tax law expert,’ brings expertise to the team on cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, capital markets and collective investment vehicles. Alessio Persiani heads the tax litigation department covering corporate income tax, VAT and other indirect and municipal taxes. Mauro Pisano provides further corporate tax expertise to the team.

PedersoliGattai covers a broad range of tax matters, spanning debt restructuring matters, M&A, financial transactions, tax litigation and private wealth. With a large international and multi-jurisdictional practice, the firm assists clients in a range of industries such as banking and finance, chemical manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive, and real estate. Giovanni Bandera co-leads the team, focusing on corporate tax, specifically M&A, private equity and private debt. Supporting him as co-head, Cristiano Garbarini goes ‘above and beyond’ in international taxation, banking and finance, and capital markets taxation.

Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati covers a range of tax matters, spanning corporate, international, banking and finance, restructuring and insolvency, and tax litigation. Assisting both domestic and international clients on a range of multi-jurisdictional matters, the team specialises in tax due diligence, mergers, transfers, sales and acquisitions of many of Italy’s leading corporations. Managing partner, Luca Occhetta, is an expert in the taxation of the income of legal entities, particularly in corporate restructuring. Nathalie Brazzelli adds seniority to the team with a wealth of experience in private equity transactions, and helps the firm provide clients with a ‘deep technical expertise’ of tax matters.

ADVANT Nctm advises on cross-border issues for both international and domestic clients on a wide range of tax matters including, corporate tax, transfer pricing, fund formation, real estate tax and tax litigation. With clients from a range of industries such as luxury fashion, real estate, comms, banking and finance, transport, and TMT, the firm provides a ‘very attentive and proactive’ approach to tax related matters. Emidio Cacciapuoti leads the team as an expert in collective asset management, international investment funds and co-investment agreements, while Federico Trutalli advises big multinationals active in different sectors on M&A, corporate reorganisations and structured finance.

Biscozzi Nobili & Partners specialises in tax, tax litigation and corporate transactional matters, advising on both domestic and cross-border issues. The practice is co-headed by Eugenio Briguglio, who focuses on tax litigation, pre-litigation support and direct and indirect taxation, including tax criminal matters. Briguglio is joined by Luigi Garavaglia, who advises on tax and corporate aspects of extraordinary transactions. The ‘helpful, knowledgeable and proactive,’ Francesco Nobili also co-heads the team, and specialises in domestic and international restructurings, particularly for family-owned businesses.

CBA Studio Legale e Tributario advises on all major areas of direct and indirect taxation, supporting both corporate and individual clients. The firm’s transactional and advisory capabilities are matched by a well-developed tax litigation practice. Angelo Bonissoni heads the team as a ‘highly knowledgeable and extremely competent professional,’ and a specialist in M&A and private equity. Stefano Petrecca focuses on corporate and international taxation and restructuring. Leonardo Reggio focuses on tax matters for corporate groups, while Andrea Motta handles real estate-related taxation.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton deal with a range of complex domestic and cross-border tax related matters, focusing on public and private M&A transactions, debt and pre-IPO tax restructurings. Assisting clients from various different industries such as industrial manufacturing, private equity, TMT, luxury fashion and insurance, the firm provides a ‘responsive and thorough’ service on all tax matters. Head of the practice, Vania Petrella is an ‘excellent advisor’ on M&A deals or large corporates, financings and debt restructurings as well as private equity firms and tax restructurings. Gianluca Russo bolsters the practice's expertise in financial instrument and capital market transactions.

The Dentons tax practice covers a wide range of matters in key areas such as, tax structuring of cross-border investment vehicles, tax structuring of M&A transactions, real estate tax structuring and tax litigation. The firm provides different clients from various different industries such as, banking and finance, transport, healthcare, food retail, telecoms and asset management, with a full service, also bringing expertise in tax criminal law, tax advisory and advance tax rulings. Head of the practice, Andrea Fiorelli provides ‘clear, solution-oriented advice’ on the fiscal treatment of financial products as well as international taxation and planning.

The A&O Shearman tax practice regularly assist on sophisticated corporate, financial and real estate tax transactions as well as work on funds formation, transfer pricing and tax investigations. Assisting clients from a range of industries such as life sciences, transport, energy, real estate, TMT and private equity, the practice cover both domestic and multinational companies. Leading the team, Francesco Guelfi’s expertise covers banking, capital markets, structured finance M&A and international taxation.

Andersen in Italy provides ‘excellent quality’ tax assistance for a range of clients spanning financial services, technology, manufacturing, and real estate. The practice covers various tax capabilities such as corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing, and restructuring, with a strong focus on cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance. Maricla Pennesi leads the team as an expert in international tax, and has a helped shape the firm to have a growing focus on M&A tax structuring and cross-border tax planning.

Carnelutti Law Firm advises clients across the full spectrum of tax law matters, including transfer pricing, international tax planning, corporate compliance and M&A structuring with a recent focus on tax litigation. The team deals with clients from various different industries, including financial institutions, investment funds and family offices both domestically and internationally. The ‘extremely capable’ Paolo Baruffi and Gilberto Comi co-head the team, specialising in transfer pricing, patent box tax relief and tax litigation.

De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani assists on a range of complex high-stakes tax matters, covering M&A tax structuring, corporate and international tax planning, tax litigation and estate planning with particular success in transfer pricing and permanent establishment risk analysis. Massimiliano Gazzo leads the team from Milan on national and international tax matters, with a special expertise in high-profile litigation and transfer pricing design for clients from various industries such as banking and finance, logistics, transport and energy.

Based in Rome, Eversheds Sutherland Associazione Professionale assists both domestic and international clients in various different industries such as hospitality, aerospace, finance, entertainment and retail on the full spectrum of tax matters. Focusing on international taxation, M&A, VAT, tax audits, and tax litigation, Sebastiano Sciliberto leads the team, with Gianluca Nemec providing expertise on employee benefits, pensions and incentive share plans, as well as other financial services and product taxation.

FIVERS Studio Legale e Tributario specialises in a range of tax matters with expertise in M&A transactions, corporate transactions and private equity, as well as tax litigation. With clients including multinational corporations, private equity funds, financial institutions, family offices and high-net-worth individuals, the team also provides support through regulatory advice on tax matters. One of the practice’s co-heads, Francesco Mantegazza, specialises in domestic and international taxation for multinational groups, investment funds and banks. Co-leading the team alongside him is Fabio Oneglia bringing a wealth of expertise in corporate tax, business reorganizations and VAT, while Gianluca Pozzi focuses on taxation of financial transactions and transfer pricing.

The Rome based Hogan Lovells International LLP has a comprehensive tax practice spanning various tax capabilities such as tax planning, transactional tax advice, and general tax consulting services, as well as representing clients in tax disputes and controversies both domestically and across international borders. Whether it be tax finance, restructuring, VAT and indirect taxes or M&A and private equity, the team are well positioned to cover all tax demands, especially with the ‘extremely helpful and knowledgeable’ Serena Pietrosanti leading the practice. Maria Cristina Conte bolsters the team’s expertise, specialising on tax issues related to insurance and financial transactions.

LCA Studio Legale provides comprehensive tax assistance to clients on all transactional taxes and corporation tax such as M&A, restructurings and tax due diligence, as well as indirect taxation and specialist issues such as patent box procedures. Led by the ‘very experienced, very approachable’ Roberto Pellizzari, who specialises in matters of corporate income, financial and international taxation, the firm assists clients from a wide range of industries covering energy, IT, finance, oil and private equity.

Linklaters Studio Legale Associato specialises in tax matters across banking, securitisations, bond issuances, M&A and real estate, and also handles tax-led mandates and high-profile criminal and tax investigations. The team advises domestic and multinational clients across banking, energy, investment funds and real estate. The ‘scrupulous and attentive’ Roberto Egori heads the practice and focuses on cross-border M&A, capital markets, reorganisations and structured finance. Fabio Balza advises on tax due diligence, structuring and tax clauses in transactional and finance documents.

Morri Rossetti & Franzosi advises on tax issues arising from corporate transactions, real estate deals, equity acquisitions and disposals, and group reorganisations and restructurings. The tax advisory department is co-headed by Davide Attilio Rossetti, who provides tax, corporate, and accountancy assistance to Italian subsidiaries of international groups, alongside Daniela Pasquarelli, who offers similar expertise. Fabrizio Gaetano Pacchiarotti, head of the tax litigation team, focuses on the settlement and resolution of tax disputes.

Nunziante Magrone advises on income tax matters, transfer pricing, permanent establishment rulings and tax litigation. Claudio Giordano leads the team from Rome, focusing on transfer pricing and dividend optimisation. In Milan, Carlo Sallustio co-heads the practice, advising on corporate reorganisations and disputes, while Fabio Capezzone co-heads alongside him, bringing senior expertise in international taxation, particularly within the hotel sector.

Pavia e Ansaldo is particularly active in advising energy-sector clients on tax matters, and has recently expanded its capabilities in tax litigation. Marco Jannon, head of the practice, focuses on M&A-related taxation and international tax issues as well as support that goes ‘well beyond the tax services’. Giuseppe Alessandro Galeano, co-head of the department, concentrates on tax structuring for M&A transactions and is regarded as a go-to adviser for domestic and international private equity firms.

The Simmons & Simmons tax practice has a wide range of capabilities, with a fully integrated cross-border transfer pricing team and a specialised team in international customs and excises. The practice regularly deals with multi-jurisdictional matters regarding M&A transactions, real estate projects, re-financing projects as well as tax rulings. Marco Palanca leads the tax practice, specialising in the taxation of structured finance, domestic and cross-border M&A deals and complex financial instruments. Irene Pellecchia handles complex pre-litigation and litigation proceedings.

Studio Tributario Tognolo specialises in international taxation, transfer pricing, and tax control framework areas, with a specific focus on business reorganisations and tax litigation. The group is additionally growing a practice acting for foreign high net worth individuals. Paolo Tognolo is founder and managing partner, bringing a wealth of experience in M&A, international tax treaties and double taxation. Andrea Millani, reinforces the team specifically in transfer pricing, advance pricing agreements and tax rulings, while the ‘incredibly professional and knowledgeable’ Giuseppe D’Amico brings seniority to the team.

ALMA SOCIETA' TRA AVVOCATI S.R.L. assists clients on a wide range of tax matters spanning transactional and M&A tax, transfer pricing, business restructuring and international taxation. With clients from various different industries such as energy, pharma, IT, private equity and luxury apparel, the practice also focuses on real estate tax, VAT and tax litigation. Head of the practice, Guido Arie Petraroli advises large multinational corporations as well as domestic and foreign investors on international and transactional tax law. Supporting him is Francesco Di Bari, who brings significant expertise in tax planning and the implementation of corporate and financial structures.

AndPartners Tax and Law Firm specialises particularly in energy tax, real estate, M&A, corporate and finance, gaining clients from the energy sector. Bringing ‘technical excellence and strategic vision’ Pietro Bracco is an expert in the field of tax law, advising both domestic and international clients on tax litigation matters as well as pre-litigation matters. Luca Di Nunzio and Andrea De Nigris also co-head the team, bringing a wealth of experience and seniority.

Based in Milan, Belluzzo International Partners advises clients on a breadth of tax related matters, spanning corporate and M&A, international taxation, transfer pricing, real estate tax and tax litigation. Luigi Belluzzo is the founding partner, providing both domestic and international clients with expertise on corporate taxation and reorganisation, tax litigation and structured finance.

The Bird & Bird tax practice boasts capabilities on various tax matters such as transfer pricing, tax litigation, VAT, M&A transactions and real estate. Head of the practice and based in Milan, Gaetano Salvioli advises domestic and international clients on corporate and indirect tax consultancy services and brings a ‘meticulous attention to detail’ to his work.

IPG LAW FIRM provides specialised support to clients, covering the full range of domestic and international tax matters. Primarily assisting multinational enterprises and large corporate groups, the practice offers integrated solutions to address complex and cross-border tax issues. With clients spanning logistics, energy, food and beverage, pharma, and manufacturing, the team focuses on transfer pricing, due diligence, M&A and tax restructuring. Cristiano Lenti heads the practice, specialising in corporate governance, compliance, and tax law.

With tax capabilities spanning the structuring and implementation of deals, international taxation, M&A, private equity, real estate and financing transactions, K&L Gates provide a wide range of domestic and cross-border clients across many different industries, combining tax and regulatory expertise and knowledge. Head of the practice, Vittorio Salvadori Di Wiesenhoff, advises on both domestic and cross-border corporate reorganisations, real estate deals and the tax aspects of financial transactions.

LDP Tax & Law assists multinational corporations on a full range of tax and legal advisory matters with particular expertise in international taxation, tax compliance, transfer pricing, M&A corporate finance and tax litigation. Tax expert and co-founder Giuseppe La Naia leads the team with assistance from Monica Di Oronzo, Raffaele Caso and Alessandra Zago, combining to provide clients with a ‘leadership and professionalism that is second to none.’

Lipani Legal & Tax has a focus on tax litigation, international tax, and transfer pricing, wealth management and estate planning with clients specifically from the e-commerce, automotive, manufacturing, finance and IT sectors. Arnaldo Salvatore co-heads the practice with Federico Di Cesare, both combining to provide ‘technical expertise with sharp commercial insight’  to clients on VAT, indirect taxes, tax litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Osborne Clarke focuses on Italian tax risk in high-value cross-border transactions, advising on tax insurance structures and complex contentious matters across multiple sectors. Claudio Grisanti leads the practice, ‘providing all-encompassing support to the client,’ and advises on corporate transactions, insurance-linked risks and international tax structuring.

AC Avvocati e Commercialisti provides assistance on a range of tax matters spanning tax compliance, due diligence, M&A, transfer pricing, and national and international tax planning. Angelo Carlo Colombo co-heads the team alongside Marilena Biella, Luca Nicoletti and Roberto Rizzuto, providing corporate-tax consultancy for domestic and multinational enterprises, with a particular focus on tax planning, transfer pricing, and coordination of restructuring transactions.

Based in Milan, the Ashurst tax practice specialises in tax litigation, taxation of transactions and general strategic tax advisory. Specifically detailing M&A, capital markets, financing projects and real estate tax, the practice assists clients from various industries such as infrastructure, banking and finance, real estate, health, and energy. Michele Milanese, heads the tax practice and brings a wealth of expertise in financial and corporate taxation.

Cappelli Riolo Calderaro Crisostomo Del Din & Partners advises investment funds, banks and corporates on M&A, private equity, and real estate transactions, as well as tax debt restructuring and rulings. Paolo Serva, who leads the practice, has deep expertise in the taxation of mergers, private equity and structured finance, including complex cross-border deals.

DWF specialises in tax due diligence for M&A, estate planning for HNWIs, and advising on tax rulings and audits, with a growing focus on energy-sector clients. Tancredi Marino, head of the practice, focuses on the tax aspects of M&A, structured finance, and cross-border lending.

Eptalex Garzia Gasperi and Partners advises on corporate taxation, transfer pricing and tax aspects of wealth planning and management at both domestic and cross-border levels. The team acts for clients across sectors including energy, real estate, healthcare, and IT. Carlo Garzia, head of the practice and described as an “excellent professional,” has significant expertise in international taxation and transfer pricing.

EY advises on compliance, due diligence, M&A, restructurings, tax incentives, transfer pricing, and litigation prevention. Marco Magenta has extensive experience in tax consulting for Italian and multinational clients in sectors such as energy, fashion, infrastructure and manufacturing. Massimo Giaconia focuses on international corporate taxation, particularly for clients in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.

Giovannelli e Associati Studio Legale, based in Milan, advises on M&A, corporate reorganisations, tax audits, litigation, rulings and HNWI planning, including family holding structures. Eugenio Romita leads the tax practice and focuses on corporate and finance taxation, with experience in group reorganisations, real estate and tax disputes.

Squire Patton Boggs, based in Milan, provides strategic advice and litigation support on a wide range of tax matters, including cross-border structuring, employment tax, indirect taxes and customs law. Fabrizio Vismara leads the team and represents clients in complex, multi-party disputes involving private entities, multinationals and public authorities.

Ughi E Nunziante advises on transfer pricing, M&A transactions, due diligence and real estate tax matters, with notable activity in student housing and renewable energy projects, as well as employment income taxation. The growing tax department is led by Antonello Lupo, with Barbara Pizzoni adding senior experience to the team.