CMS advises on all aspects of corporate and international tax, including VAT, transfer pricing, fintech taxation, private client services and tax disputes. The team acts for both public and private institutions, providing guidance on company valuations, restructurings, audits and litigation. Giovanni B Calì and Federico Raffaelli co-head the practice from Rome. Calì specialises in tax and corporate law aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A and transfer pricing, while Raffaelli advises leading companies in the property, publishing and energy sectors on national and international tax issues. Giuseppe Ascoli bolsters the seniority of the team, focusing on extraordinary transactions and related disputes, while Stefano Chirichigno handles corporate tax, venture capital and private equity mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team led by Fabrizio Alimandi is one step ahead in terms of innovations in the field. They are commercial and have a great knowledge of the market. They give very customised assistance, and they are very responsive.’
- ‘Innovation, efficiency, transparency’
- ‘The team provided excellent service, showing great dedication. They were highly responsive, readily available, and consistently direct and to the point in their advice.’
- ‘Vittoria Segre stands out for her deep knowledge of tax law as it relates to investments, as well as her empathy and sensitivity in always prioritizing the client’s best interests.'
- ‘Responsive, proactive, hands-on’
- ‘Vittoria Segre, great cooperation and reliable good work, always available and happy to go the extra mile.’
Key clients
- Siemens Energy
- La Società Generale Immobiliare Italia 6 S.p.A.
- Bechtle AG
- Amplifon Italia S.p.A.
- Geox S.p.A.
Work highlights
Assisted Siemens Energy S.r.l.: on the Acquisition of Maccatrozzo S.r.l.
Acted for a consortium of investors, including APG, on their exit from the European Outlet Mall Fund.
Assisted in designing and drafting of the long-term incentive plan rules of the Group.
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Practice head
Giovanni B. Calì; Federico Raffaelli