Maisto e Associati, established in 1991, is an independent Italian law firm specializing in tax law. With over 60 professionals, including 15 partners and 2 of counsel, the firm operates from offices in Milan, Rome, and London. The team possesses extensive experience in managing complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional cases, offering clients tailored and high-standard tax advice.

The firm's reputation is underscored by consistent top-tier rankings from independent researchers such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and International Tax Review. Notably, Chambers Europe 2025 recognizes Maisto e Associati as a pre-eminent tax boutique, highlighting its expertise in transfer pricing, tax structuring of cross-border M&A, and capital markets transactions.

Maisto e Associati's professionals actively contribute to advisory bodies and study groups, frequently speak at congresses, and publish in prestigious Italian and international tax journals. This engagement ensures the firm remains at the forefront of advanced tax issues, providing clients with informed and innovative solutions.

About Maisto e Associati

Founded in 1991


Practice areas
Business
Real Estate
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes
Family

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Maisto e Associati specializes in advising on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and group taxation. The firm assists both Italian and international clients in structuring complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including joint ventures and leveraged buyouts. Their expertise encompasses corporate income tax issues, the adoption of IAS and IFRS, and the optimization of tax regimes for dividends, interest, and royalties among group entities. Additionally, they provide guidance on designing holding structures and managing group taxation matters.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Real Estate

Maisto e Associati provides comprehensive tax advisory services to national and international real estate operators and investors, covering all aspects of real estate taxation from acquisition to disposal. The firm specializes in structuring and advising real estate funds, assisting enterprises with major industrial sites, commercial developments, and business restructuring involving immovable property. Their expertise encompasses tax due diligence, real estate financing, and day-to-day corporate tax and VAT issues. Additionally, they offer guidance on filing tax ruling procedures related to real estate matters, including VAT and carried interest schemes for real estate fund managers.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources

Employment & Labor

Maisto e Associati provides specialized tax advisory services related to employee remuneration, assisting clients in designing and implementing tax-effective benefit schemes for employees, including executives and expatriates. The firm also offers guidance on the tax implications of cross-border personnel assignments, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Lawsuits & Disputes

Maisto e Associati specializes in complex tax litigation, addressing both international and domestic tax issues, including transfer pricing disputes. The firm assists clients in pre-litigation settlement procedures and facilitates bilateral or multilateral mutual agreement procedures between Italian and foreign tax authorities.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Family

Maisto e Associati offers specialized assistance in family law, focusing on estate planning, business transfers, and asset management. The firm has extensive experience in trusts, foundations, and financial products, providing tailored solutions for clients' unique needs. They also handle complex tax litigation and pre-litigation settlements for high-net-worth individuals, ensuring comprehensive support in family-related legal matters.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
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