The tax group at Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie is experienced in the taxation of cross-border deals, tax disputes, VAT, transfer pricing and tax risk management strategies. The practice is co-led by domestic and international taxation specialist Francesco Pisciotta and Michele Santocchini, who ‘has a deep understanding of clients’ issues’. Other key practitioners are highly regarded tax litigator Barbara Faini, who has particular expertise in private banking and employee benefits; Pamela Floriani, an adviser on domestic and international VAT issues; and tax structuring, corporate reorganisation and M&A practitioner Davide Chiesa.
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‘Dedicated to clients - they make themselves available.’
- ‘Their advice is very thoughtful and considered, and does not feel rushed.’
- ‘Clients trust that the team is not trying to anticipate what they think will be the answer that they want to hear - they are not afraid to challenge, deliver bad news, or have robust conversations, even when clients disagree with them. Clients appreciate this greatly.’
‘Michele Santocchini is a trusted tax expert for Italian tax matters.’
‘Michele Santocchini is thorough, thoughtful, available and accommodating, often going beyond what is reasonable to expect.’
‘Michele Santocchini has a deep understanding of clients’ issues and brings that experience to anything new that arises.’
- ‘Giulia Trabattoni's technical expertise generally, but especially on very niche areas of tax law, is absolutely essential to clients.’
- ‘Giulia Trabattoni is able to provide complex advice in a way that is understood by non-Italian practitioners and even non-tax people.’
Key clients
- Nhoa Energy
- Gruppo Statuto
- Tiffany & Co
Work highlights
- Assisted a worldwide restaurant chain with a restructuring mandate.
- Assisted Nhoa Energy with its worldwide expansion, with a particular focus on transfer pricing matters.
- Assisted Gruppo Statuto with the acquisition of the Six Senses (a 96-room luxury hotel in Rome) from Orion Capital.
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.
Practice head
Francesco Pisciotta; Michele Santocchini
Other key lawyers
Barbara Faini; Pamela Floriani; Davide Chiesa; Federico Franconi; Giulia Trabattoni; Marzio Bucciol; Fernanda Trujillo-Garcia