Giordano / Merolle
Tax Law Firm
We are a law firm specializing in national and international tax and fiscal consulting, based in Rome.
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Our team provides high-level legal services in tax matters
areas of activity
Tax litigation, legal advice and tax planning
about us
Our tax law firm offers clients a high-profile professional experience
The tax lawyers in our team are experts in the application of tax regulations and tax litigation, both in and out of court.
The tax lawyers who are partners in the tax law firm of the same name are Vittorio Giordano, who is registered in the Special Register of lawyers qualified to practice before the Court of Cassation and listed in World Tax's Tax Controversy Leaders' Guide, and Andrea Merolle, a full member of the Lugano branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and a member of the Tax & Legal Committee of the Italian Association of Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Private Debt. They founded the firm in 2017.
Both have more than 15 years of experience in tax law and litigation, including before the Court of Cassation and other higher courts, and deal with highly complex tax law issues.
The tax lawyers who are partners in the tax law firm of the same name are Vittorio Giordano, who is registered in the Special Register of lawyers qualified to practice before the Court of Cassation and listed in World Tax's Tax Controversy Leaders' Guide, and Andrea Merolle, a full member of the Lugano branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and a member of the Tax & Legal Committee of the Italian Association of Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Private Debt. They founded the firm in 2017.
Both have more than 15 years of experience in tax law and litigation, including before the Court of Cassation and other higher courts, and deal with highly complex tax law issues.
what we do
We assist taxpayers on domestic and international tax issues
areas of activity
Our associated firm of tax lawyers provides tax advice and tax assistance throughout the country and deals with:
- drafting of pro-veritate opinions related to complex issues concerning income taxes, indirect taxes, property taxes, excise duties, tax incentives and abuse of the law;
- assistance during investigations, financial inspections and tax audit;
- assistance during the pre-litigation phase and in tax settlement procedures;
- representation of the taxpayer in the proceedings before the Tax Courts, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court, the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights;
- technical advice in criminal proceedings concerning fiscal and economic crimes;
- assistance in the extraordinary transactions aimed at corporate reorganization and management of generational handovers;
- assets and inheritance planning and management for individuals both in domestic and international perspective;
- drafting and submitting legislative proposals on behalf of professional and industry associations and other bodies for institutional relations.
- assistance in setting up Italian or foreign UCITS and analysis of the relevant legal and tax regime
Tax Consulting and Litigation
The Firm provides legal assistance and advice on domestic and international tax law, supporting companies, professionals, and individuals in managing key tax issues and in their dealings with the tax authorities, both in an advisory capacity and in the context of tax audits and litigation. In particular, we deal with:
- opinions on corporate income tax, personal income tax, VAT and other indirect taxes, property taxes, excise duties, local taxes, international taxation, real estate taxation, extraordinary transactions, abuse of rights, tax breaks and state aid
- tax audits by the Guardia di Finanza (Italian Financial Police) and the Revenue Agency, out-of-court settlement of tax claims
- tax litigation in Tax Courts, Supreme Court of Cassation, Constitutional Court, and European Court of Human Rights
- Technical advice in criminal proceedings for tax, economic and bankruptcy offenses
- submission of requests for rulings to the Revenue Agency
- amicable procedures and international arbitration
- extraordinary transactions and corporate reorganization
Advisory Services and Administrative Litigation
The Firm provides legal advice and assistance in the field of administrative and regulatory law, supporting companies and economic operators in their relations with the public administration and independent authorities, both in procedural matters and in litigation before administrative courts. In particular, we deal with:
- litigation before the Regional Administrative Court and the Council of State
- representation before the Bank of Italy, CONSOB, IVASS, ARERA, and AGCM
- assistance in administrative proceedings and related participatory phases
- assistance with authorizations, concessions, public subsidies, and public contracts
- consultancy on public services, public companies, and regulated entities
- assistance in matters relating to the environment, energy, cultural heritage and landscape, construction and urban planning
- consultancy on administrative transparency and relations with the public administration
Corporate Crisis Management
The Firm assists companies, entrepreneurs, and creditors in managing corporate crisis situations and in using the tools provided for by corporate crisis and insolvency legislation, with particular attention to debt recovery and restructuring solutions. In particular, we deal with:
- Preparation and attestation of corporate recovery plans
- Negotiated business crisis settlement procedures
- Negotiation of agreements in execution of certified rehabilitation plans
- Negotiation and approval of debt restructuring agreements
- representation in tax and contribution settlement procedures
- Assistance in appeals for composition with creditors and other minor procedures
- acquisition of assets and companies through turnaround operations
Tax Planning and Generational Transition
The Firm offers advice on asset and succession planning, supporting entrepreneurs and families in the management, protection, and transfer of assets through legal and corporate instruments designed to ensure continuity and protect family interests. In particular, we deal with:
- generational transition of family businesses
- establishment of collective investment undertakings
- corporate holding structure
- establishment of trusts and private foundations
- asset protection
- estate planning and inheritance divisions
- establishment of third sector entities
Giordano / Merolle
Tax Law Firm
He works mainly in the field of tax advice, tax planning, assistance in extraordinary transactions, taxation of real estate companies, tax rulings, tax reliefs related to new investments and tax crimes.
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