Handling a range of tax matters, Andersen in Italy has notable sector expertise in the banking, finance, real estate, manufacturing, energy, tech and media sectors. In Milan, Maricla Pennesi is a widely respected international taxation specialist, while Francesco Marconi is an expert in transfer pricing and VAT, in addition to international tax planning.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A team that is always available for clarification.’

  • ‘Every time there is a problem, the team is keen to find a solution.’

  • ‘The team stays in good spirits and communicates well with each other.’

  • ‘They are super available, reliable, and their communications are spot on.’
  • ‘Very professional and client-focused.’
  • ‘Dedicated to servicing the client, anticipating and addressing issues early on. Speaking up with opinions that differ from the client’s for the benefit of the project.’

  • ‘Marcello Rabbia and Alberto Trainotti have the right mix of professionalism and leadership. Delivery is always accurate and on time.’

  • ‘Paolo Trevisanato goes out of his way to service ongoing engagements with clients.’

Key clients

  • Azzurra Capital
  • Krustagroup
  • Transition Capital Partners
  • Dental Feel Group
  • REAM
  • Brugola OEB Industriale
  • Hitherm

Work highlights

  • Advised Azzurra Capital on its investment in Desa, including tax due diligence.
  • Assisted Brugola Group, as financial and tax adviser, with structuring a buyback transaction for minority shares held by the Agrati Group and the Fontana Group.
  • Assisted the Hitherm group with an internationalisation project to develop its presence in Algeria (and the African continent) through the establishment of a joint venture with local counterparts.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Maricla Pennesi, Francesco Marconi

Other key lawyers

Anna Maria Esposito, Paolo Trevisanato, Roberto Panero, Stefano Rossi, Marcello Rabbia, Maurizio Ferrero, Alberto Trainotti, Letizia Carrara, Gianni Poggi, Giovanni Gallucci