Maria Cristina Conte
Hogan Lovells International LLP4
Tax
Hogan Lovells International LLP’s tax team in Rome covers the gamut of tax work. Promoted to Italy tax head in early 2023, Serena Pietrosanti acts for foreign and domestic multinationals on complex tax issues; support is provided by newly promoted counsel Maria Cristina Conte, who routinely advises on insurance and finance deal-related tax issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What sets HL apart from competitors is its razor-sharp analysis and expertise in permanent establishment issues.’
- ‘The firm boasts a comprehensive understanding of the OECD Model Tax Convention and has a knack for dissecting Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements for the benefit of their clients.’
- ‘While some firms stop at advice, HL takes it a notch higher with their risk assessment and mitigation strategies.’
- ‘Offers actionable insights that avert potential tax pitfalls.’
- ’In-depth knowledge of intricate tax issues and expert handling of relationships with tax offices.’
- ‘What truly distinguishes the firm is its formidable network that stretches across the globe. The firm's affiliations with global law firms and close ties with tax authorities are invaluable resources for clients.’
- ‘Serena Pietrosanti and Maria Cristina Conte - their extreme professional preparation and precision in addressing all issues with a critical and multidisciplinary approach make the collaboration very profitable.’
- ‘Serena Pietrosanti and Maria Cristina Conte - able to provide opinions and assistance in all areas, providing a vision and solutions to both general and high-level problems.’
Key clients
- Banca Ifis
- Banca Valsabbina
- BNP Paribas
- CNP Assurances
- Gucci
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Kuwait Group
- SFIRS (Società Finanziaria Regione Sardegna)
- UniCredit
- Very Fast People
Work highlights
- Assisted CNP Assurances and CNP Caution with the structuring of the sale of CNP Partners de Seguros y Reseguros SA, including the tax issues linked to post-closing compliance activities.
- Assisted UniCredit with the legal, tax and regulatory aspects of the re-launch of the programme for purchasing and securitising tax credits associated with the Superbonus and other construction bonuses in Italy.
- Advised Very Fast People on the tax aspects of the structuring of a securitisation transaction concerning tax claims arising from the so-called EcoSismaBonus.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Serena Pietrosanti
Hogan Lovells International LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Serena Pietrosanti