DLA Piper maintains a strong reputation for cross-border reorganisations, tax restructuring, M&A, audits and litigation, as well as real estate and structured finance taxation. The team also advises on wealth planning, VAT, transfer pricing and tax control frameworks. Christian Montinari, who leads the practice from Milan, covers all areas of tax law, with expertise in corporate reorganisations, M&A and structured finance. Antonio Tomassini, praised for his “outstanding levels of competence and reliability,” focuses on tax disputes, settlements and rulings, and advises on real estate, investment fund and wealth planning matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Competence, close to the need of clients, strong network coordinated by Antonio Tomassini.’
- ‘They ensure timely delivery.’
- ‘DLA demonstrate robust technical expertise in legal, regulatory & taxation affairs, complemented by strong commercial acumen through sector-specific experience and effective engagement with Tax Authorities.’
- ‘The capability to understand client's needs and the commitment to do the best and find the most favourable outcome, maintaining integrity. Also to mention also is the great and effective collaboration between the different teams.’
- ‘Outstanding technical knowledge and availability to support client's needs.'
- ‘If you go to DLA for advice, you find very high-level professionals, and the first thing they will do is to listen to you to understand your issues, helping you to settle it in a better framework than that one you pictured before.'
- ‘DLA asks from its professionals, from trainer to partner, high standards and to act always as part of a team, so you are sure that it does not matter to who you speak to, they will always come to the best result for you.’
- ‘Antonio Tomassini, Antonio Martino, and Federico Pacelli are the partners I work with, and they all bring outstanding levels of competence and reliability.’
Key clients
- Saint-Gobain
- Luigi Lavazza
- Hewlett-Packard
- TIM
- Lutech
- Illimity Bank
- Avolta Dufry
- L’Orèal
- Italcementi – Heidelberg
- Gruppo Illy
- Gruppo Montenegro
- Recordati
- Iliad
- GI Group
- IDNTT
- Econocom
- Cremonini Group
- FCA
- The Palace Company
- Newlat
Work highlights
Advised Montenegro in the acquisition of the historic Venezuelan rum brand Pampero.
Advised Iliad Italia, in connection with the signing of an agreement with Phoenix Tower International (PTI).
Assisted the tech company Lynx in the buyback of shares held by FSI – Fondo Strategico Italiano.
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.
Practice head
Christian Montinari
Other key lawyers
Antonio Tomassini