Lipani Legal & Tax has a focus on tax litigation, international tax, and transfer pricing, wealth management and estate planning with clients specifically from the e-commerce, automotive, manufacturing, finance and IT sectors. Arnaldo Salvatore co-heads the practice with Federico Di Cesare, both combining to provide ‘technical expertise with sharp commercial insight’ to clients on VAT, indirect taxes, tax litigation and dispute resolution matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Arnaldo Salvatore is an outstanding professional tax lawyer with great experience and taking the lead on each matter regards the customer.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its ability to combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, client-focused approach. Rather than offering generic solutions, the team tailors advice to each client’s business model, industry, and strategic objectives. The practice is recognised for bridging complex regulatory, financial, and operational requirements.’
- ‘Federico di Cesare is exceptionally responsive and precise in his advice.’
- ‘The professionals at Lipani Legal & Tax combine deep technical expertise with sharp commercial insight. Partners like Federico Di Cesare provide clear, strategic guidance on complex matters. Across the team, I’ve consistently valued professionalism and ability to make complex tax issues understandable and actionable.’
- ‘High level of professional skills, ability to listen to the customer to understand exactly their issues and needs.’
- ‘Lipani Legal & Tax’s practice combines deep technical expertise with a practical, client-focused approach. The team excels at translating complex tax issues into clear, actionable solutions, making them stand out in both corporate and international tax matters.’
Key clients
- BROADCOM
- BMW Bank AG
- COLGATE PALMOLIVE EUROPE SARL
- HERTZ ITALIANA srl
- DIESEL SPA
- FORD CREDIT SpA
- ESA (EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY)
- TRINSEO ITALIA srl
- PAYPAL
- ALPHABET Italia S.p.A. (a BMW Company)
- DELL SpA (DELL EMC)
- FRAIKIN ITALIA srl
Work highlights
Advised VMWARE ITALY in the international tax and transfer pricing aspects deriving from the acquisition of group activities by Broadcom.
Advised BMW BANK in a tax litigation relating to the payment of local taxes applicable on the purchase of vehicles.
Advised HERTZ ITALIANA in a litigation concerning the advertisement tax and obtaining the first (favourable) decision on such kind of claim.
Practice head
Arnaldo Salvatore; Federico Di Cesare