McDermott Will & Emery Studio Legale Associato’s expertise encompasses double taxation treaties and mutual agreement procedures, transfer pricing, and the use of corporate structures and entities for inbound and outbound deals. Tax group head Andrea Tempestini ‘always makes the difference’; and Carlo Maria Paolella is an expert in transaction-related taxation, along with transfer pricing and tax disputes. Promoted to partner in late 2023, Alessio Persiani heads up the tax litigation department, while Giuseppe Mazzarella covers a range of tax matters. Experienced tax lawyer Mauro Pisano is another name to note.
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‘Very broad base of great clients. Very high-level technical skills when interpreting complex tax matters.’
‘Availability and depth of analysis. Deep and continuous monitoring of activities.’
‘McDermott is an incredible law firm. They are very reactive and have significant business acumen, making them a partner rather than a simple adviser.’
‘Always reliable, available and efficient.’
‘Andrea Tempestini is an easy-going person, who is able to understand clients’ needs and always looks forward. Able to connect the dots between different topics and different businesses.’
- ‘Andrea Tempestini always makes the difference with his pragmatism, experience and knowledge, as well as his capacity to think out of the box.’
- ‘Andrea Tempestini is very helpful and proactive.’
‘Giuseppe Mazzarella provides specific analysis with the ability to make it simple and efficient.’
Key clients
- Swisscom
- Davide Campari-Milano
- Bending Spoons
- Ducati Motor Holding
- ManpowerGroup
- Johnson & Johnson
- Electronic Arts
Work highlights
- Advised Swisscom on its recent acquisition of Vodafone Italia.
- Assisting Davide Campari Milano on the tax aspects of several international projects.
- Advised Bending Spoons on the acquisition of multiple mobile apps (owned by Mosaic Group).
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Mauro Pisano
Practice head
Andrea Tempestini
Other key lawyers
Carlo Maria Paolella; Alessio Persiani; Giuseppe Mazzarella; Mauro Pisano