About

Provided by Maisto e Associati

Established in 1991 by lawyers with many years of experience in the eld, Maisto e Associati is an independent Italian law rm  operating in the field of tax law.

Over the years, the firm has grown consistently in size and reputation and now has 59 professionals, including 12 partners and 2 of counsels, with consolidated experience in managing complex, sensitive - domestic and multi-jurisdictional - cases.

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’s professionals have substantial experience in international taxation issues, having worked in the Netherlands, the USA and the UK.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Italy
1
Band 1
What the team is known for

Maisto e Associati is a pre-eminent tax boutique acting for a wide range of multinational financial institutions, fashion brands and consumer goods companies. The law firm has a specialist team advising on transfer pricing and tax structuring of cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions. It provides further expertise representing clients in contentious matters, including investigations by tax authorities.

Work Highlights

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  • Maisto assisted Italian Design Brands with the tax aspects of its listing on Euronext Milan and a number of related transactions, such as the transfer of a control stake to Tamburi Investment Partners.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Guglielmo Maisto
Guglielmo Maisto
Star Individuals

Guglielmo Maisto is a highly distinguished lawyer who frequently acts on the tax implications of transactions and restructurings, as well as tax investigations. His practice regularly includes advance pricing agreements and state aid litigation.

"Professor Maisto is outstanding. He is one of the best professionals in Italy."

"His principal characteristic is that he immediately has a complete vision and knows the right angle from which to face the issue."

Marco Cerrato
1
Marco Cerrato
1
Band 1

Marco Cerrato is an acclaimed lawyer who receives strong praise from clients. He offers counsel on a variety of litigation, including criminal proceedings with cross-border tax elements.

"Marco is a pleasure to work with. On top of his technical skills, interacting with him is easy. He always has a good approach to the client."

Marco Valdonio
3
Marco Valdonio
3
Band 3

Marco Valdonio is best known for his experience handling various mandates, including the tax aspects of investments and corporate matters. He also offers assistance with contentious issues.

"We trust Marco 100% and he supports us."

"He is an excellent Italian tax practitioner."

Aurelio Massimiano
4
Aurelio Massimiano
4
Band 4

Aurelio Massimiano is a well-regarded lawyer who advises on regulatory tax matters, often in relation to tax compliance programmes and transfer pricing. He is well placed to assist with matters before the tax authorities.

"He has an excellent ability to relate and solve problems for the customer."

"Aurelio holds an excellent knowledge of transfer pricing schemes."

"Aurelio always makes himself available and always gives appropriate advice."

Cesare Silvani
U
Cesare Silvani
U
Up and Coming

Cesare Silvani is an increasingly prominent lawyer who often provides tax-related advice in connection with capital markets and corporate deals.

"Cesare displayed strong knowledge, commitment and availability. He always meets our expectations, even going beyond our requests."

"He is a tax consultant who is really very prepared."

Ranked Lawyers at
Maisto e Associati

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Guglielmo Maisto
Guglielmo Maisto
Star Individuals
Marco Cerrato
1
Marco Cerrato
1
Band 1
Marco Valdonio
3
Marco Valdonio
3
Band 3
Aurelio Massimiano
4
Aurelio Massimiano
4
Band 4
Cesare Silvani
U
Cesare Silvani
U
Up and Coming