CMS > Rome, Italy > Firm Profile
CMS Offices
VIA A. DEPRETIS, 86
00184 ROME
Italy
CMS > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Tax Tier 2
CMS houses corporation tax, direct taxation, VAT, international taxation and transfer pricing experts. It also assists with digital economy tax issues, private client matters and tax disputes. Managing partner Giuseppe Ascoli and Federico Raffaelli, who is ‘trusted by clients‘, co-lead the team. Also notable are Giovanni Calì, Stefano Chirichigno and Fabrizio Alimandi, all of whom have broad tax practices; Beatrice Fimiani is a tax litigator; Carlo Gnetti and Mario Martinelli advise on corporate taxation; and Stefano Giuliano is ‘outstanding‘. Vittoria Segre is an experienced counsel.Practice head(s):
Giuseppe Ascoli; Federico Raffaelli
Other key lawyers:
Giovanni Calì; Stefano Chirichigno; Fabrizio Alimandi; Beatrice Fimiani; Carlo Gnetti; Mario Martinelli; Stefano Giuliano; Guido Zavadini; Luca Vincenzi; Vittoria Segre; Gaetano Buffone; Luca Scibelli
Testimonials
‘CMS has a very efficient tax team, with the client always treated as a top priority.‘
‘Focused on outcomes and results, the team is highly communicative and always there to find the best solution to achieve the client’s objectives.‘
‘Organised and meets deadlines on time.‘
‘All the individuals of the CMS tax team are highly skilled, proactive and goal oriented. They have perfect knowledge of the law and are always very responsive and available.‘
‘The lawyers are very passionate about their work, which they organise in a very efficient way, always meeting deadlines and communicating perfectly with clients.‘
‘A standout is Federico Raffaelli who is trusted by clients – he is truly to be recommended.‘
‘One really outstanding individual is Stefano Giuliano, but they are all very good, particularly for international taxation.‘
‘Stefano Giuliano is creative, thorough and very easy to work with. Clients very rarely came across anyone like him.‘
Key clients
Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Colgate Palmolive Group)
Heineken Italia
Baby & Job
Atos
Work highlights
- Advised Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Colgate Palmolive Group) on due diligence and acquisition structuring issues (among others).
- Acted for Heineken Italia in tax litigation before the Court of Cassation against the Italian Revenue Agency.
- Advised Baby & Job on an M&A transaction involving its sale.
Italy > Banking and finance: Bank regulatory Tier 3
The regulatory practice of CMS‘ Italy team comprises investment services, asset management, insurance, fintech and payment services. The group is led by financial services specialist Paolo Bonolis, who advises major domestic and international banks and financial institutions. Providing key support are public finance expert Domenico Gaudiello, the firm’s global head of alternative lending, and alternative investment team leader, Andrea Arcangeli. At counsel level, Domenico Musso‘s experience includes regulatory issues.
Practice head(s):
Paolo Bonolis
Other key lawyers:
Domenico Gaudiello; Andrea Arcangeli; Domenico Musso; Massimo Trentino
Testimonials
‘CMS’ strengths are its collaborative skills, quick replies and solid advice.’
‘Provides quick and professional answers.’
‘Flexibility, professional advice and tailored solutions.’
‘A very well-coordinated team for cross-border transactions and regulatory cross-border aspects.‘
‘Andrea Arcangeli is not only highly prepared, but always has a practical approach to problem solving.‘
Key clients
Commerzbank – Italian Branch
Aberdeen Standard Investments
Deutsche Bank
Aareal Bank
Legal & General Investment Management
Morgan Stanley
Binance Group
Worldline – Six Payment Services – Italian Branch
Maquarie
Monese
IM Global Partner
CMC Markets UK
81 Società di Consulenza Finanziaria Family Office
S A G Soluzioni Assicurative Globali
Nuveen Asset Management Europe
Takeaway
Barings
La Banque Postale
Beerfin (Heineken Group)
ICBC
Unipol
Illimity
Paypal
BNP Paribas
Work highlights
- Advising Intesa Sanpaolo on the implementation of a complex cross-border project involving ten jurisdictions.
- Advising a major crypto asset platform worldwide on the regulatory aspects associated with the onboarding and servicing of Italian crypto asset and crypto currency clients.
- Advising a major bank on the regulatory aspects of the purchase of large-value US-originated loans.
Italy > Industry focus: TMT Tier 3
CMS advises domestic and international clients and start-ups on TMT policy development, e-commerce projects, and joint ventures. The team also regularly supports technology, media and telecoms organisations and is often engaged in matters pertaining to digital currencies, AI, blockchain and social media. Italo de Feo oversees the team and handles data protection, IT, and broadcasting and media regulation mandates. Paolo Scarduelli acts as a key port of call for domestic and international private equity clients on antitrust matters as well as corporate matters across a variety of sectors. Matia Campo was promoted to the partnership in mid-2022.Practice head(s):
Italo de Feo; Paolo Scarduelli
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Innovation, proximity, kindness.’
‘Italo de Feo and Matia Campo are outstanding professionals with a deep knowledge of law together with a business approach in solving legal issues.’
‘Matia Campo’s commercial awareness is very strong. He is able to deliver the best legal support an in-house counsel would wish for, negotiating and advising on sophisticated TMT transactions and issues e.g. Cloud, Data transfer, GDPR ad tech, sourcing and related regulatory framework.’
Key clients
Accenture
Intesa Sanpaolo
AIG
Telepass
Generali
Volkswagen
Brembo
Ufirst
Keyless Technology
Alchimia
Avanade Italy
Klarna
Monese
Binance Group
Tuidi
Ghella
Aareal Bank AG – Filiale di Roma
Tim Ventures
Corriere dello Sport/Tuttosport
Pamplona
Roku
Warner Chappel Music
Sony Music Italy
Italy > Investment funds Tier 3
Italy > Private equity Tier 3
CMSÂ is home to a global private equity practice, which includes a dedicated funds group, geared to support open, closed-end, institutional, retail and private funds, among others, on the full array of formation, restructuring, regulatory and operational affairs. The practice is likewise extremely active on the transactional front and is headed by Paolo Scarduelli, an M&A and corporate finance expert with a keen eye for deals within the insurance, banking, TMC and automotive industries.Practice head(s):
Paolo Scarduelli
Other key lawyers:
Massimo Trentino; Andrea Arcangeli
Italy > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
CMS' team is adept in both the top-end and middle-markets, with specific expertise of the energy, construction and engineering, life sciences, automotive, transport and healthcare industries. Pietro Cavasola leads the practice; he has extensive experience of M&A, private equity and joint venture transactions, in addition to general corporate law and commercial contracts.Practice head(s):
Pietro Cavasola
Other key lawyers:
Matteo Ciminelli; Dietmar Zischg; Paolo Scarduelli; Daniela Murer; Massimo Trentino
Testimonials
‘In general, clients can always count on CMS Italy’s professionals’ knowledge and capabilities. Special mention has to be recognized to Mr. Massimo Trentino, truly outstanding lawyer with also remarkable business acumen’
‘Lateral thinking, problem solving and client oriented team.’
‘Problem solving and strong capability at 360 degrees.’
Key clients
Volkswagen
Synlab Holding Italy S.r.l.
Wieland AG
Atlantica Energia Sostenibile Italia S.r.l.
Duferco International Trading Holding – DITH
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Thales Italia SpA
Arkema
Encavis AG
Step S.p.A.
Total Eren SA and Manca di Villahermosa Srl
Century Park Capital Partners
Norres, a portfolio company of Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund I
Wartsila APSS S.r.l.
Melitta Group
Bystronic
Work highlights
- Assisted Volkswagen on its joint venture with Enel X concerning the joint implementation of a high-power (100 kW+) charging infrastructure in Italy, consisting of more than 3000 charging points, to be implemented by the end of 2025.
- Assisted Hill’s Pet Nutrition on the acquisition of the Nutriamo S.r.l. production plant in the province of Mantua.
- Assisted Synlab Holding Italy S.r.l. with the acquisition of the entire corporate capital of Tronchet Group, a group of 11 companies active in diagnostics and rehabilitation.
Italy > Compliance Tier 4
CMS‘ Italy compliance practice assists both corporations and individuals in criminal proceedings and investigations in relation to bribery and corruption, money laundering, and tax offences. It also advises on environmental and health and safety matters, and insider trading and market manipulation. Emilio Battaglia is experienced in criminal matters involving companies’ corporate management.Practice head(s):
Emilio Battaglia
Key clients
Aareal Bank – Rome Branch
Rhoss
Porsche Italia
Renault Retail Group Italia
Porsche Haus
Nardò Technical Center
Ascenza Italia
Tradecorp Italia
Italy > Industry focus: Energy Tier 4
The credentials of CMS‘ Italian energy practice cover M&A, commercial contracts, tax, and administrative and regulatory matters. Department head Pietro Cavasola advises national and multinational energy sector companies on oil and gas and renewables matters. He also assists industrial companies with energy transition-related transactions. Matteo Ciminelli is experienced in renewable energy projects.Practice head(s):
Pietro Cavasola
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Atlantica Group
Siemens Gamesa Group
Volkswagen
TotalEnergies
Villhermosa
Global Solar Fund
Encavis
TotalEnergies EP Italia
Seram
Nanjing Tica Thermal Solution Co
Atlantica Energia Sostenibile Italia
Italiana Petroli
Shell
ERG
Obton
Mersen
Work highlights
- Advised Volkswagen on its joint venture with Enel X, which concerned the joint implementation of high-power charging infrastructure in Italy.
- Assisted Atlantica Group with the proposed acquisition of an Italian PV project portfolio belonging to Acea.
- Assisted Siemens Gamesa with the sale of its 3.9GW onshore wind project portfolio in South Europe (including Italy) to SSD Renewables.
Italy > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 5
CMS‘ borrower-side practice is experienced in financing, refinancing and acquisition finance, along with and debt restructuring. Banking and financial law department head Paolo Bonolis routinely assists internationally active clients from the investment services, insolvency, shipping and private equity sectors. Bonolis also advises the leasing and financing divisions of major automobile brands.Practice head(s):
Paolo Bonolis
Other key lawyers:
Andrea Arcangeli; Domenico Gaudiello; Maria Giovanna Pisani
Key clients
Apcoa Group
Scannell Group
Novelis
LGT Capital
Debt Capital Markets
B2 Kapital Group
Work highlights
- Advised the Apcoa Group on a financing and refinancing transaction.
- Advised the Scannell Group on a real estate loan facility.
- Advised Bk2 Group on a refinancing transaction involving multiple jurisdictions.
Italy > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 5
CMS‘s active lender practice in Italy routinely assists with complex finance deals and related security packages. Paolo Bonolis is the contact partner for several major domestic and international banks and financial institutions, while Domenico Gaudiello is a public finance specialist. Counsel Maria Giovanna Pisani regularly structures national and cross-border financings.Practice head(s):
Paolo Bonolis
Other key lawyers:
Domenico Gaudiello; Maria Giovanna Pisani; Gianfabio Florio
Key clients
Morgan Stanley
Commerzbank – Italian Branch
Intesa Sanpaolo
Aareal Bank
Barings
La Banque Postale
Beerfin (Heineken Group)
ICBC
Unipol
Illimity
Work highlights
- Advised Aareal Bank on the origination and purchase of several large-value loans.
- Advised Bank PKO with a shipping finance transaction.
- Assisted Banca Intesa with a cross-border project involving several CEE jurisdictions.
Italy > Dispute resolution Tier 5
At CMS, practice heads Laura Opilio and Paola Ghezzi oversee a practice adept in complex transnational multiparty claims, litigating before all Italian courts. The team assists clients in defence class actions, damage, medical malpractice and product liability claims, and benefits from close cross-practice cooperation, in particular with the corporate, tax and insurance departments. Opilio also acts in both national and international arbitration matters.Practice head(s):
Laura Opilio; Paola Ghezzi
Other key lawyers:
Vincenzo Giangiacomo; Massimo Dotto; Nicolò d’Elia
Testimonials
‘The team has a profound knowledge in the area of surety insurance and bonds in Italy, which is why we use them.’
‘Great knowledge on the insurance matter, swift replies and in general excellent assistance.’
‘Laura Opilio and Luca Odorizzi have a deep know-how and amazing soft skills.’
‘I had the pleasure to work with the DR team for the past two years by having strong, daily collaboration to provide effective solution to complex insurance and litigation challenges. They brought an extraordinary level of legal experience and also practical know-how to those issues in timely manner.’
‘Partners Laura Opilio and Massimo Dotto were my primary contacts whom I had worked with quite extensively. Both demonstrated high level of professionalism with special focus on the insurance legislation and related litigation strategies. Laura and Massimo showed excellent communication skills both in oral and written with strong responsiveness.’
‘Laura Opilio: extremely responsive, great competence.’
‘Team with a strong expertise and ability to work on difficult cases, portfolios.’
‘All staff from the firm is very competent and prepared and very kind in interactions.’
Key clients
Generali Italia S.p.A.
Merck S.p.A.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SA
AmTrust Europe Ltd
Brit Insurance Holdings Ltd
Allianz S.A.
AIG S.A.
QBE Insurance Europe Ltd
Arch Insurance Europe
WRB Ltd
Diageo S.p.A.
Istituto Figlie di San Camillo (Medical centers and hospitals)
Ufficio Centrale Italiano Soc. Cons. A R L
Work highlights
- Assisting the Italian branch of an international leading company group in the luxury hotel sector in a case at the tribunal of Rome against BH Ristorazione S.r.l. for the acknowledgment of a supply contract for food and beverage service at a Boscolo five stars hotel in Rome and the credit for consideration of the service.
- Assisting a major French Gas company, in a case at the Court of Appeal of Bologna against the Italian leader construction company claiming for payment of some receivables under a construction contract for a pipeline in Southern France.
- Assisting two companies of a Spanish company group in tourist resort management in a breach of contract case at the tribunal of Milan for returning of a deposit paid for the development of a project in Venice for a five star hotel.
Italy > Real estate and construction Tier 5
CMS advises on real estate transactions in Italy and across Europe. It assists with investments, financing and taxation, along with development-related planning, environmental and construction matters. The real estate practice is co-led by Rome-based property transactions specialist Marco Casasole, and Milan’s Dietmar Zischg, who advises funds on purchases and sales.Practice head(s):
Marco Casasole; Dietmar Zischg
Key clients
NH Hotels
SPRL 9Hôtel Collection International
IMMOFINANZ
Allianz Real Estate
CitizenM Financial Holding
Quntar Hungary Logistics KFT
Dorottya Investments Zrt
Franklin Templeton – FT Italian Social Infrastructure Fund
Axa Real Estate Investment Managers
CMS > Firm Profile
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Tax litigation | |||
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Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Roberto Ascoli | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Giuseppe Ascoli | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Paolo Bonolis | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Giovanni B Calì | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Marco Casasole | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Pietro Cavasola | Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Stefano Chirichigno | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Beatrice Fimiani | View Profile | ||
Mr Domenico Gaudiello | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Paola Ghezzi | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Vincenzo Giangiacomo | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Stefano Giuliano | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Paola Nunziata | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Laura Opilio | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Federico Raffaelli | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Fabrizio Spagnolo | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Massimo Trentino | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Guido Zavadini | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Italo de Feo | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 100 at this office : 80Languages
Albanian English French German SpanishOther
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