About
Provided by CBA
Clients value CBA as a leading tax advisor in Italy.
Our complete spectrum of services includes domestic and international tax consultancy and assistance on income tax, VAT and other direct and indirect taxes.
Within the scope of national and international corporate reorganisations, M&A transactions and LBOs, we provide consulting and assistance in defining tax-driven corporate structures, analysing any tax issues with a strong problem-solving approach, carrying out due diligence before acquisitions and negotiating, drafting tax representations and drafting warranties in M&A and similar agreements.
The tax department partners with lawyers experienced in M&A, banking law, capital markets and real estate to counsel Clients on all tax aspects of the Italian and foreign transactions handled by CBA, such as loans, IPOs and mandatory bids, conversions into securities and other structured finance transactions.
Working side by side with their colleagues in other departments, the tax team has developed thorough knowledge in analysing and (interpreting) conventions for the avoidance of double taxation, defining transfer pricing policies and handling cross-border licences, cost-sharing agreements, dividend flows, royalties and interest.
CBA assists and represents residents and non-residents before the Italian tax authorities and the courts, assisting in settling tax disputes arising during tax audits, verifications with acceptance and in legal disputes up to the Supreme Court.
Chambers Review
CBA supports clients in tax planning for acquisitions and restructurings, as well as in energy development projects. The law firm offers substantial experience acting for investment funds on structuring and tax matters. It further represents clients in litigation with the Italian tax authority.
Work Highlights
- The law firms assisted Finint Investments SGR with the tax aspects of its investment into CSFS Fund I.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a strong ability in relation to real estate fund establishment and also has good visibility in the international market."
"They are always available to provide technical advice to foreign colleagues."
"The range of services offered by CBA is very wide and it responds to various needs that may arise."
"The team has strong and innovative skills, is sophisticated and finds the best solutions to tax issues."
"The firm has a strong ability in relation to real estate fund establishment and also has good visibility in the international market."
"They are always available to provide technical advice to foreign colleagues."
"The range of services offered by CBA is very wide and it responds to various needs that may arise."
"The team has strong and innovative skills, is sophisticated and finds the best solutions to tax issues."
Notable Practitioners
Angelo Bonissoni routinely advises private equity firms on the tax aspects of the structuring of financial instruments. He has additional expertise in M&A taxation.
"Angelo possesses unique technical skills and problem-solving abilities. He is proactive and creative in finding appropriate structures for every deal."
Stefano Petrecca is proficient in both contentious and transactional tax mandates. He frequently acts for clients on settlements with the Italian Revenue Agency.
"Stefano is a very experienced and attentive professional."
Ranked Lawyers at
CBA
Italy
Members
Provided by CBA
Andrea Motta
Head of Department
Arianna Valenza
Ernesto Caso
Francesco Assegnati
Gianluca Ferri
Giorgio Marco Iacobone
Leonardo Reggio
Luca Vitale
Michele Citarella
Nino Bosco
Roberto Brustia
Valerio Cirimbilla
Clients
Provided by CBA
Humangest
Alcedo SGR
Argos Wityu
Blue Sgr
EnpamRE
Eviva
Finint
Ideal Standard
Paperlit
Primonial REIM
Apeiron
H.I.G Capital
Patron – Freo – Bluestone (JV)
Pioneer
Sparkasse
Sunscape
Tecnitalia
Telis