Facchini Rossi Michelutti Studio Legale Tributario advises international investors, private equity funds and multinational groups on the full spectrum of Italian tax matters, with notable activity on cross-border investments and complex transactional work. Francesco Facchini, name partner and co-founder, has long-established and widely recognised expertise across corporate and international tax matters. Luca Rossi, co-head of the practice, regularly advises leading private equity clients on tax aspects of major M&A transactions and related structures. Tax specialist Riccardo Michelutti provides a wealth of seniority and expertise, focusing on corporate and cross-border taxation. Former IBA Taxes Committee Chair Francesco Capitta brings significant experience in international tax planning and policy-driven matters, while Andrea Prampolini adds further capability in corporate, transactional and international tax work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Facchini Rosi Michelutti is an Italian law firm with a highly strong knowledge of Italian tax matters. When I have worked with them, I was impressed by efficiency, technicality, responsiveness and capacity to deep down into the most complex tax topics.’
- ‘The technical knowledge of the team led by Francesco Capitta is exceptional, as well as his colleague Andrea D'Ettorre.’
- ‘Professionalism and in-depth expertise, precision, reliability and proactivity.’
- ‘Their senior associates/counsels are probably the best on the market, since they combine in-depth technical knowledge, business acumen, and capability of providing the correct feedback, truly aligned with the client risk profile.'
- ‘This practice stands out for its unique combination of deep expertise, client-focused culture, and innovative approach to delivering solutions.'
- ‘Covers all the aspects of tax law with a detailed and scrupulous attention. They are capable of connecting the dots of the various items, and even finding similarities/differences with other cases or other industries.’
Key clients
- Ambienta SGR
- Prelios
- Fi.Nav. Group
- BC Partners
- CVC Capital Partner
- EQT
- HIG Capital
- ION Group
- De Agostini Group
- Oakley Capital
- One Equity Partners
- PAI Partners
Work highlights
Assisted Ambienta in the transfer of the investment in Wateralia S.p.A. to a continuation fund.
Advised FSI for the establishment of TNB.
Assisting HIG Capital in the acquisition of a controlling stake into ALA S.p.A.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Francesco Facchini; Luca Rossi; Riccardo Michelutti
Other key lawyers
Francesco Capitta; Andrea Prampolini