Tax

McDermott Will & Emery Studio Legale Associato

Client Satisfaction

McDermott Will & Emery Studio Legale Associato’s tax group routinely advises on corporate tax mandates, many of which involve cross-border aspects. Italian tax head Andrea Tempestini is ‘without doubt an outstanding partner’ and Carlo Maria Paolella focuses on the tax side to M&A, corporate reorganisations, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, and tax controversies. The practice further includes ’very skilled adviser’ Alessio Persiani. Emidio Cacciapuoti left the firm in November 2023.

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Testimonials

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‘The tax law practice of McDermott is outstanding because it combines international expertise with Italian market know-how.’
‘Quick in responding and they apply a practical approach. A tax team that is very responsive and has superb technical skills.’
‘McDermott is a unique tax firm, coupling a large international network but at the same time keeping a tax boutique’s proper level of intimacy.’
‘Andrea Tempestini has solid business acumen coupled with very deep knowledge of tax law, making him a perfect tax business partner.’
‘Andrea Tempestini is without doubt an outstanding partner, especially for complex international tax matters.’
‘Andrea Tempestini is able to understand and advise on all aspects of international taxation, but also to coordinate other advisers.’
‘Alessio Persiani - very skilled adviser with strong knowledge in managing tax litigation and cross-border relationships with the network.’

Key clients

Union Investment Institutional Property GmbH
Charme Capital Partners SGR S.p.A.

Work highlights

Advised Charme Capital Partners SGR on the tax structuring of its investment into Tema Sinergie.
Assisted the fund UII Garbe Logistik Fonds with the tax side to the acquisition of two logistics assets under construction (under a forward purchase scheme).

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