Andersen in Italy > Milan, Italy > Firm Profile
Andersen in Italy Offices
corso Magenta, 82
20123 Milan
Italy
Andersen in Italy > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Tax Tier 4
Andersen in Italy covers the gamut of tax advice, with particular expertise in the real estate, manufacturing, energy, technology, and banking and finance sectors. Maricla Pennesi has longstanding experience in international taxation and business reorganisation work, and Francesco Marconi is coordinator of the firm’s international tax service line in Europe.Practice head(s):
Maricla Pennesi
Other key lawyers:
Francesco Marconi; Marcello Rabbia; Paolo Trevisanato; Giovanni Gallucci; Alberto Trainotti; Letizia Carrara; Gianni Poggi
Testimonials
‘Their services play a significant role in clients’ ability to grow and expand in a controlled and responsible manner.’
‘The quality of their service is very high, and they are always available and ready to address matters effectively.’
‘They know what needs to be done, what does and doesn’t work, and are constructive.’
‘The team is highly committed to its tasks and respects deadlines.’
‘Maricla Pennesi understands clients’ circumstances; because of her experience in the tax profession, she is able to get clients the results they want.’
‘Maricla Pennesi is objective, very positive, and most of all realistic in knowing how to utilise clients’ information and the tax rules in clients’ best interests.’
‘Paolo Trevisanato is extremely dedicated, proud of his work, and committed to delivering the best solution.’
‘Gianni Poggi cares about the client’s interests. He is a great sounding board and teacher.’
Key clients
CAAR
Interparking Group
Transition Capital Partners
Venice Il Cuore Acquico
Work highlights
- Advised the ECE group, a multinational real estate company, on the tax aspects to the merger between an Italian SPV and Bonvecchiati.
- Advised Transition Capital Partners on the tax side to the acquisition of Dental Feel Group, a dental clinic operator in northern Italy.
- Assisted Interparking with the financial, tax structuring and negotiation aspects of a joint venture with GKSD to manage the parking lots at the San Raffaele, San Donato and Galeazzi hospitals.
Italy > Employment
and assists national and international clients on all aspects or employment law, including the management of employment relations, contract-drafting and M&A-related transactions.Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A
Italy > Industry focus: Energy
Andersen in Italy > Firm Profile
ANDERSEN IN ITALY
Website: it.andersen.com
Tel: +39 02 48100471
Fax: +39 02 4816848
Chairman / Managing Partners: Andrea De Vecchi
Number of partners: 56
Number of fee earners: 260
Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Italian.
FIRM OVERVIEW
Andersen in Italy is the Italian member firm of Andersen Global, an international association of tax, law firms established in 2013 by US firm Andersen, with more than 425 locations and over 2000 global partners and 15,000 professionals in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia.
With seven offices throughout the country, Andersen in Italy comprises chartered accountants, lawyers and financial advisors, working together closely in integrated teams.
It provides comprehensive and tailor-made advice to national and foreign clients – ranging from multinational groups and entrepreneurs to non-profits and high net worth individuals – from a tax, legal, financial, administrative and accounting standpoint, with international support from foreign professionals in the close-knit network of Andersen Global.
The firm shares the same principles as the other Andersen Global firms worldwide, namely quality, efficiency, innovation, practicality, proactivity, reliability and consistency, always with an eye to local customs and practices.
Please note that the list of our services in each Service Line below is not exhaustive.
PRACTICE AREAS
The legal business unit has teams of attorneys specializing in various fields of law. They offer comprehensive legal solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our diverse clients working together with our other business units: Tax and Corporate Finance Advisory. Andersen legal areas of practise are:
Corporate law
The team provides legal advice for businesses, such as corporate and commercial law, competition law, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and much more.
M&A
The team provides assistance to companies through the complex process of mergers or acquisition such as national and cross-border mergers, corporate reorganizations, Private Equity, Investment funds.
NPL & UTP
The team provides assistance in obtaining unpaid credits. Some of our services are: assessment of credits and NPL/UTP packages, support in negotiating and purchasing NPL/UTP packages.
Litigation & Arbitration
The team provides assistance in legal disputes and arbitration contexts. Some of our services are: ordinary judicial actions before all authorities, defense in both formal and informal arbitration proceedings, assuming the role of sole arbitrator or member of the panel, summary proceedings, precautionary measures and so on.
Employment and Labor Law
The team provides legal consultancy on employment matters. Some of our services are: establishment, management, and termination of employment relationships, drafting of non-competition agreements.
Public Law
The team provides consultancy to ensure organizations comply with public laws and legal assistance in disputes with government entities. Some of our services are: energy law, regulated sectors, relations with GSE, ARERA, and other independent authorities, contracts for the sale of electricity (PPA), public contracts, Project Financing and PPP.
Restructuring
The team provides consultancy to businesses in periods of financial crisis, insolvency, or strategic reorganization. Our services include: insolvency proceedings, corporate restructuring plans, debt restructuring and insolvency procedures.
Privacy
The team provides legal advice related to the protection of personal data in compliance with current laws, reducing legal risks associated with privacy. Our services include: assistance in privacy law compliance, assistance in drafting policies and agreements, and management of data breaches.
Corporate compliance, regulatory and legal compliance
The team provides consultancy and management of corporate affairs in compliance with current regulations. Our services include: assistance in drafting internal policies, monitoring regulatory compliance, management of legal investigations.
Sports law
The team provides legal advice in the sports sector to athletes, clubs, sports organizations, and sponsors. Our services include: sports contracts, sports litigation, anti-doping, legal compliance, and sports regulations.
Intellectual Property
The team provides advice on the legal protection of intellectual property, as well as legal defense against infringements. Intellectual Property includes: trademarks and domain names, designs, patents, and utility models, trade secrets and new technologies.
Andersen delivers tailored and strategic tax assistance to individuals and businesses. Our team of tax professionals is committed to navigating the complexities of tax laws, ensuring maximum returns and compliance. Andersen practice areas in the Tax business unit are:
- VAT Compliance & Accounting
- Private Client Services
- Corporate Tax
- Real Estate
- International Tax & Transfer Pricing
- Tax Litigation
- Business Incentives & Tax Credit
- Tax Compliance & Accounting
- Global Mobility
Andersen Corporate Finance Advisory services encompass a spectrum of offerings meeting the needs of client. Andersen practice areas in the Corporate Finance Advisory business unit are:
- Business Valuation & Modeling
- Real Estate Valuation & Advisory
- M&A Advisory
- Deal Structure & Due Diligence
- Debt Advisory
The team supports businesses and organizations choosing to implement policies towards sustainable innovation. Their expertise includes: transformation into Benefit Corporations, assistance in the acquisition of sustainable technology, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) due diligence activities, preparation of Non-Financial Statements, support in drafting Sustainability Reports and Integrated Reports, Implementation of the Organizational, Management and Control Model in accordance with Legislative Decree 231/2001, corporate welfare plans, and corporate digital responsibility.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&A, Family Asset | Andrea De Vecchi | andrea.devecchi@it.Andersen.com | |
| Corporate Law, Restructuring | Andrea Ferrandi | andrea.ferrandi@it.Andersen.com | |
| Corporate Tax, Tax Advisory | Maricla Pennesi | maricla.pennesi@it.Andersen.com | |
| M&A | Paolo Trevisanato | paolo.trevisanato@it.Andersen.com | |
| International Tax | Francesco Marconi | francesco.marconi@it.Andersen.com | |
| Transfer Pricing | Stefano Rossi | stefano.rossi@it.Andersen.com | |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
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Francesco Marconi | View Profile | |
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Maricla Pennesi | View Profile |
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Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Pascale Belvaux
COMPANY/FIRM: INOVYN Europe GmbH
TESTIMONIAL: Our experience with Andersen was excellent. They gave us all the time and attention needed to be successful. They have been able to provide positive solutions in some difficult cases we were facing. They are competent and trustworthy. We would not only recommend Andersen for most any legal matter but we guarantee once you have used their services, you will have the same opinion.
CLIENT: Christian Thielemann
COMPANY/FIRM/TITLE: NOAH Unternehmensgruppe GmbH, CEO
TESTIMONIAL: Andersen’s Rouven Schwab and Jens Sablotny have consistently demonstrated their unique dedication to us as clients and have always provided us with top notch legal advice. The solutions are pragmatic and driven by an incredible awareness of entrepreneurial thinking.
CLIENT: Oliver Fausten
COMPANY/FIRM/TITLE: PLIXXENT Holding GmbH, Former Interim CFO
TESTIMONIAL: Rouven Schwab is an accomplished attorney who has given me excellent legal advice in the most complex cases over the course of the years. His negotiation skills and innovative approaches are second to none.
CLIENT: Silke Brandt
COMPANY/FIRM: Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien GmbH
TESTIMONIAL: Solution-oriented consulting, quick and uncomplicated feedback, understanding of the practical view of the employers.
CLIENT: Holger Graeber
COMPANY/FIRM: Artsana Germany GmbH
TESTIMONIAL: We have been working with Mrs. Pietras for years – she has a perfect understanding of business needs and manages to find practicable solutions.
CLIENT: LUO Ying
COMPANY/FIRM: ICBC Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
TESTIMONIAL: Professionally supportive, highly responsive, capable lawyer (Kathrin Pietras).
CLIENT: Julia Kappel-Gnirs
COMPANY/FIRM: hww hermann wienberg wilhelm
TESTIMONIAL: Essential for us: legally and economically profound advice from a single hand.
(about the partners Michael Thierhoff and Renate Müller)
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Global Turnaround (11/2020)
TESTIMONIAL: Michael Thierhoff is a veteran restructuring professional.
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