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Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie
PIAZZA MEDA 3
20121 MILAN
Italy
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Work Department

Tax

Position

Michele Santocchini co-heads the tax practice of Baker McKenzie Italy. He joined Baker McKenzie’s Rome office as counsel in 2013. A certified public accountant, he is knowledgeable in international tax planning, including supply chain restructuring, cross-border reorganization and acquisitions, financial restructuring and transfer pricing.

Mr. Santocchini also has vast experience in M&A matters, such as acquisition structuring, merger reorganizations and leveraged buyout. He has made several presentations on tax matters in events organized by the Rome CPA’s Association, and also lectures on advanced tax law at the University La Sapienza of Rome.

Mr. Santocchini’s practice focuses on international tax planning. He advises multinational and Italian companies with respect to cross-border transactions, international and local tax planning and tax litigation.

Languages

English, Italian

Education

  • University La Sapienza of Rome (J.D.) (1995)

Lawyer Rankings

Italy > Tax

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Michele Santocchini – Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie

The tax group at Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie is experienced in the taxation of cross-border deals, tax disputes, VAT, transfer pricing and tax risk management strategies. The practice is co-led by domestic and international taxation specialist Francesco Pisciotta and Michele Santocchini, who ‘has a deep understanding of clients’ issues’. Other key practitioners are highly regarded tax litigator Barbara Faini, who has particular expertise in private banking and employee benefits; Pamela Floriani, an adviser on domestic and international VAT issues; and tax structuring, corporate reorganisation and M&A practitioner Davide Chiesa.