Baker McKenzie LLP

Michele Santocchini co-heads the tax practice of Baker McKenzie Italy. He joined Baker McKenzie's Rome office as counsel in 2013. A certified public accountant, he is knowledgeable in international tax planning, including supply chain restructuring, cross-border reorganization and acquisitions, financial restructuring and transfer pricing.

Mr. Santocchini also has vast experience in M&A matters, such as acquisition structuring, merger reorganizations and leveraged buyout. He has made several presentations on tax matters in events organized by the Rome CPA’s Association, and also lectures on advanced tax law at the University La Sapienza of Rome.

Mr. Santocchini's practice focuses on international tax planning. He advises multinational and Italian companies with respect to cross-border transactions, international and local tax planning and tax litigation.