Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 1
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Provided by Maisto e Associati
Established in 1991 by lawyers with many years of experience in the field, Maisto e Associati is an independent Italian law firm specialised in tax law.
Over the years, the firm has grown consistently in size and reputation and now has 58 professionals, including 12 partners and 2 of counsel, with consolidated experience in managing complex, sensitive - domestic and multi-jurisdictional - cases.
Most of the work of the firm has an international dimension. The clientele is represented mainly by national and international financial institutions, venture capital, private equity and real estate players, large corporations and multinationals operating in a variety of industries such as banking, manufacturing, media and entertainment, pharmaceutical, real estate, IT, telecommunications and consulting as well as high-net-worth individuals and international wealthy families.
Most of the firm’s professionals participate in advisory bodies and study groups, are frequent speakers at congresses and contribute to publications and to the most prestigious Italian and foreign tax journals, thus maintaining a cutting-edge knowledge of the most advanced tax issues. Several firm professionals have substantial experience in international taxation issues, having worked in The Netherlands, the USA and the UK.
Chambers Review
Maisto e Associati is a well-regarded firm focusing on complex tax litigation and advice. The team has expertise in addressing complex, often multi-jurisdictional private client matters. The team often advises on Italian tax residency.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The law firm is very well organised, with a nice structure. They are number one in Italy for tax."
"They are extremely thorough and very knowledgeable. I trust them completely."
"I have never had a situation in which they were not able to assist swiftly and efficiently."
"The law firm is very well organised, with a nice structure. They are number one in Italy for tax."
"They are extremely thorough and very knowledgeable. I trust them completely."
"I have never had a situation in which they were not able to assist swiftly and efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Guglielmo Maisto, the founding partner of Maisto e Associati, is seen as a strong lawyer and is regarded as an expert on tax matters. He handles tax structuring, succession planning and relocation matters.
"Professor Maisto is a gentleman, and is extremely knowledgeable about Italian taxes."
"He is considered one of the most important lawyers in Italy for tax."
Marco Cerrato is a tax lawyer lauded for his client service. Cerrato handles succession planning mandates, litigation work and relocation matters for Italian and international ultra-high net worth individuals.
"Marco works incredibly hard, providing excellent and detailed advice in both oral and written communication."
"Marco is on the most significant, high-value, complex transactions on the market."
"Over the years, he has consistently been a very strong performer across a wide range of topics and situations."
Alessandro Bavila works on tax matters for high net worth families and individuals with a focus on relocation to Italy and succession planning.
"Alessandro is a top-notch private wealth lawyer with profound knowledge of Italian and international tax law. He is practical, efficient, always available, and offers brilliant legal solutions in a very short time."
"Alessandro brings to the table a diversified portfolio of experience in high-profile cases, litigation and non-litigation."
Stefano Tellarini advises on private wealth and tax matters including family wealth restructuring and high-value real estate transactions.
"Stefano is a very meticulous lawyer but also friendly, familiar, and approachable."
"He is extremely thorough, very knowledgeable, disciplined with deadlines, and hard-working."
Alberto Brazzalotto heads Maisto e Associati's London office and a private wealth lawyer. Brazzalotto works on estate planning, relocation, and real estate transactions for high net worth individuals.
"Alberto is very industrious and knowledgeable, and has a nice manner with private clients."
"He is a great professional in this field: detail-orientated and great at managing clients' expectations."
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