CMS‘ Italy tax practice is experienced in corporate and direct taxation, VAT, international tax, transfer pricing and digital economy and fintech-related taxation. It also covers tax risk management, private client mandates and tax disputes. Giuseppe Ascoli advises clients from the property, energy, banking, publishing, automotive and insurance sectors; Giovanni Calì is a highly regarded tax and corporate expert; and Federico Raffaelli is a national and international tax law specialist. The next line of experienced practitioners includes Stefano Chirichigno, Beatrice FimianiStefano GiulianoCarlo GnettiMario MartinelliLuca Vincenzi and Vittoria Segre.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team has good technical knowledge of the tax issues in Italy.’

  • ‘Very capable and skilled, able to manage complex cross-border tax matters effectively.’

  • ‘Mario Martinelli follows a pragmatic and friendly approach when mitigating issues with the financial authorities. This and his excellent tax know-how is what clients appreciate most.’

  • ‘Stefano Giuliano is an outstanding professional.’

  • ‘Stefano Giuliano is an outstanding professional - extremely creative, intelligent and capable. Recommended above all other tax counsels.’

Key clients

  • SPAC SA

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Giovanni Calì, Federico Raffaelli

Other key lawyers

Giuseppe Ascoli, Stefano Chirichigno, Beatrice Fimiani, Stefano Giuliano, Carlo Gnetti, Mario Martinelli, Luca Vincenzi, Vittoria Segre, Gaetano Buffone, Luca Scibelli