A go-to firm for cross-border transactions, tax disputes and transfer pricing issues, Maisto e Associati's tax department is headed by the 'outstanding' Guglielmo Maisto. Other highly-regarded figures are Marco Cerrato, an expert in domestic, European and international tax controversies, and Marco Valdonio, whose practice includes transfer pricing and international taxation. The group further comprises international taxation and transfer pricing specialist Aurelio Massimiano and Cesare Silvani, who is ‘appreciated for his technical skills’.
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‘Exceptional professionalism, deep knowledge of stakeholders and of the sector, proactive approach, particular care of clients’ needs, and readiness to propose solutions.’
‘Great knowledge of clients, exceptional professionalism and proactive approach.’
‘Maisto e Associati is one of the most appreciated tax practices around.’
‘Technical competence, flexibility, speed and authority characterise the Maisto firm.’
‘Guglielmo Maisto is a point of reference for the entire tax community at national and international levels. His advice is always balanced and transparent with respect to the real prospect of success.’
‘Guglielmo Maisto is one of the Italian market’s most reputed and outstanding tax professionals. He has built a firm founded on the highest quality of analysis, while always keeping an eye on the efficiency of the advice in the real world.’
‘Cesare Silvani and Aurelio Massimiano have excellent technical qualities and an excellent propensity for listening and problem-solving.’
‘Cesare Silvani is appreciated for his technical skills, lateral and innovative thinking, and problem-solving approach.’
Key clients
- Angelini
- Mundys (formely Atlantia)
- Barilla
- Bayer
- COIMA
- Comau
- DHL
- Ferrari
- Fincantieri
- Golden Goose
Work highlights
Assisting the Barilla group with a comprehensive cross-border group reorganisation project.
Assisted Fincantieri in relation to a share capital increase for a maximum amount of €400m.
Assisted the investors in Gruppo La Piadineria (Permira and DeA Capital) with the tax aspects of the sale of all its share capital to private equity fund CVC.
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Practice head
Guglielmo Maisto
Other key lawyers
Marco Cerrato; Marco Valdonio; Aurelio Massimiano; Cesare Silvani