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Gianni & Origoni

Gianni & Origoni

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Tax

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.
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Testimonials

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  • The best tax team I have ever worked with. They are the real problem solvers.
  • Fabio Chiarenza is simply outstanding; beyond his excellent professional capacity, he is very skilled in supporting us through tough negotiations.
  • ‘Fabio Chiarenza; I would not go to anyone else when it comes to tax matters.’
  • ‘Excellent understanding of the transfer pricing issues and excellent support in the identification of the most appropriate solution in difficult situations.’
  • ‘I mainly work with Mario D'Avossa and Riccardo Vaccaro. They have huge experience in transfer pricing topics, and they are able to immediately identify the proper solutions in difficult situations.'
  • ‘Excellent customer service, ability to develop highly customized solutions and manage extremely complex issues, proactive approach and ability to predict regulatory developments, multidisciplinary approach. They are skilled negotiators with tax authorities.’
  • ‘Luciano Bonito Oliva, whom I greatly appreciated for his high level of technical expertise, his ability to communicate clearly and simply, his helpfulness and precision, and his deep understanding of the commercial implications of the case. He is an excellent professional and an extraordinary negotiator.’
  • ‘Fabio Chiarenza has always been a very highly skilled tax lawyer - this is a fact! But he has also developed during the course of the years quite a significant managerial role, taking care of the personal development of each of the tax team members.’
  • ‘Fabio Chiarenza and his team stand out as the best tax practice we have had the chance to work with. The entertainment industry is pretty complex and requires a lot of flexibility and negotiation skills. The member of the tax team we have worked with have been an essential component to several critical negotiations.'
  • ‘Fabio Chiarenza is a very skilled negotiator and a seasoned tax lawyer. I would resort to him also for matters other than tax, as his broad knowledge of the law and negotiating skills have allowed us to close very sensitive and lucrative negotiations which were stuck due to a tax issue.’

Key clients

  • NewCardif Vita S.p.A.
  • NewDe Nora Group
  • NewLeonardo Group
  • NewRecordati Group
  • NewSafilo
  • NewSaipem
  • NewSixth Street Capital
  • NewSynergie S.E.
  • NewSteelco/Belimed (a Miele sub-group)
  • NewVodafone Italia
  • NewENEL
  • NewFerrovie dello Stato
  • NewFortress Investment Group
  • NewGoldman Sachs
  • NewGruppo Generali
  • NewIndra Italia S.p.A.
  • NewItalia Trasporto Aereo S.p.A. (Ita Airways formerly Alitalia)
  • KKR

Work highlights

Advised KKR in the acquisition of TIM's fixed network assets by Optics Bidco.
Advised Enel and Efi in subscribing a committed, revolving, sustainability-linked credit facility.
Advised KKR in the acquisition of a 25% stake in Enilive.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Fabio Chiarenza

NewLuca Dal Cerro

Other key lawyers

Luciano Acciari

Mario d’Avossa

Luciano Bonito Oliva

NewGiulio Andreani

NewFrancesca Staffieri