
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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm has decades of experience supporting national and foreign private equity investment funds and guiding entrepreneurial families through the tax-efficient management of liquidity events.'
- ‘Angelo Bonissoni is a distinguished tax advisor, recognised for his vision, charisma, and nearly four decades of experience in both national and international finance. Widely regarded as one of the sector’s foremost professionals, he also exemplifies the rare success story of an Italian self-made man.’
- ‘CBA’s practice stands out for its deep specialisation in tax law and tax litigation, developed through assisting prominent clients in cases of significant technical and strategic complexity.'
- ‘The individuals we work with, particularly Attorney Petrecca, stand out for a rare combination of deep technical expertise and attentive listening to the client’s needs. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice always focused on achieving concrete results, even in the most complex situations.’
- ‘Specific knowledge of the reference sector, deeper than other firms I worked with, with information from updated databases made available for any checks.’
- ‘ The ability to identify new solutions (or different solutions) as the initial assumptions change, achieving the desired result.'
Key clients
- Apeiron
- Alcedo SGR
- Argos Wityu
- Blue Sgr
- Enpam
- Finanziaria Internazionale Investments SGR
- ITA
- H.I.G Capital
- Humangest
- Copernicus
- Leonardo
- Paperlit
Work highlights
Advising the Chaberton Sunscape JV in its sale to Green Utility.
Advising Zenith Global on a number of Italian tax issues relating to its activity in the securitisation business.
Advising RAM Holding S.r.l. on a tax assessment concerning the application of the VAT Group Regime.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Andrea Motta
Practice head
Angelo Bonissoni
Other key lawyers
Stefano Petrecca; Leonardo Reggio; Andrea Motta; Francesco Assegnati

