McDermott Will & Schulte provides tax assistance in transfer pricing matters, acquisitions, having an in-depth understanding of taxation treaties, mutual agreement procedures, and other anti-avoidance measures. Frequently advising on multi-jurisdictional taxation issues, working with clients from a range of industries such as multinational enterprises, private equity houses, pharma companies, telecoms, and luxury fashion. The ‘outstanding’ Andrea Tempestini leads the team from Milan, advising on complex M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, use of financial products and syndicated corporate financing. Carlo Paolella, an ’exceptional international tax law expert,’ brings expertise to the team on cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, capital markets and collective investment vehicles. Alessio Persiani heads the tax litigation department covering corporate income tax, VAT and other indirect and municipal taxes. Mauro Pisano provides further corporate tax expertise to the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘One of the very few practices with a true holistic approach with a sincere pragmatic and business friendly attitude knowing their clients in detail and building a long-term relationship is a must for them’
- ‘Quality and timing of their response is well above average They always go the extra mile (and beyond)’
- ‘Their client base is impressive and they seem to attract those clients because of their knowledge of the business and serving the needs of their clients’
- ‘Carlo Paolella: exceptional international tax law expert, Andrea Tempestini: understands the business of his clients’
- ‘I worked with Mr.Persiani and Mr. Tempestini and we managed relevant international fiscal issues for my company. I appreciated the skills and their support in front the claims of the revenue agency.’
- ‘The practice distinguishes itself through the availability and accessibility of its experts, who demonstrate a strong ability to listen carefully to our needs and deliver tailored solutions, even for highly complex business matters. Another key strength is its outstanding international network, which greatly supports the growth and development of a multinational company such as ours.’
Key clients
- Bending Spoons
- Davide Campari Milano NV
- Recordati S.p.A
- Swisscom
Work highlights
Represented Campari on the sale of Cinzano vermouth and sparkling wines to the private Italian spirits company Caffo Group 1915.
Advising Recordati on the tax aspects of its acquisition of global rights to Enjaymo from Sanofi.
Advised Swisscom, the Swiss telecommunications company, on various tax matters related to Fastweb’s €8 billion acquisition of Vodafone Italia.
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Practice head
Andrea Tempestini