The Rome based Hogan Lovells International LLP has a comprehensive tax practice spanning various tax capabilities such as tax planning, transactional tax advice, and general tax consulting services, as well as representing clients in tax disputes and controversies both domestically and across international borders. Whether it be tax finance, restructuring, VAT and indirect taxes or M&A and private equity, the team are well positioned to cover all tax demands, especially with the ‘extremely helpful and knowledgeable’ Serena Pietrosanti leading the practice. Maria Cristina Conte bolsters the team’s expertise, specialising on tax issues related to insurance and financial transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'A team that is always available and ready to discuss issues with notable technical skills and market experience.'
- ‘The tax team consists of a partner and an associate who are particularly skilled in both technical and human terms. They are extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and always collaborative and ready to support the client.'
- ‘The professionality and maximum undisputable commitment approach to the job, time by time faced by the well coordinated and cohesive team is indeed, among the other, one issue that make it unique.’
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Banco Santander
- Barclays
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
- Crédit Agricole
- Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane
- Fincantieri
- KSL Capital Partners
- UniCredit
- Stellantis Financial Services Italia
- Banca Akros
- Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Work highlights
Advised KSL Capital Partners on the tax issues related to its acquisition of JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa.
Advised Presidio Investors on all Italian tax issues arising from the acquisition of 100% ownership of the Hellas Verona Football Club.
Advised Santander Consumer Bank on all tax issues arising from a securitisation of receivables arising from loans for the purchase of motor vehicles and personal loans granted by Santander Consumer Bank S.p.A.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Serena Pietrosanti
Other key lawyers
Maria Cristina Conte