Tax

Maisto e Associati

Client Satisfaction

Maisto e Associati has ‘an unrivalled command of international tax topics’. The practice is headed by the International Fiscal Association’s current global president, Guglielmo Maisto; Marco Cerrato is mandated by multinational companies for cross-border matters, including financings and disposals; and Marco Valdonio is an expert in M&A and private equity deals, real estate transactions, and transfer pricing. The practice also fields Aurelio Massimiano, an adviser on transfer pricing and international tax; Cesare Silvani, who assists with the tax aspects of major transactions; and Gabriella Cappelleri, a former APA office head.

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Testimonials

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‘They have an unrivalled command of international tax topics.’
‘Their billing flexibility is well known, since they try to accommodate clients' needs. Clients have also welcomed a gradual involvement of associates in client meetings, in light of efficient cost allocation (reduced hourly billing) that is ultimately transferred to the client.’
‘A pragmatic business acumen that goes beyond the pure transaction on which they are required to provide their services.’
‘Experience, high level of knowledge about taxation, commitment, ability to find innovative solutions, and fair fees.’
‘Maisto has a unique market position in the Italian tax market, specifically in relation to tax controversy cases where the team is expert and delivers exceptional results.’
‘The partners and team are always very responsive.’
‘Provides great insights into how best to present information and how to take complicated internal documents and make them understandable at the tax offices.’

Key clients

Angelini
Atlantia
Bayer
COIMA
McDonalds
Mediolanum
Permira
LBO France
Stellantis
Sky Italia
Comau
Unicredit
DHL
Kedrion

Work highlights

Assisted Permira with the acquisition (by one of its funds) of Gruppo Florence and all its subsidiaries.
Advised SAES Group on entering into a binding agreement with US company Resonetics for the sale of the Nitinol business and (in particular) US subsidiaries Memry Corporation and SAES Smart Materials.
Assisted EuroGroup Laminations with the Italian tax aspects of its listing on Euronext Milan.

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