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  • US–EU tariff agreement: Trump signs executive order making trade deal effective

    During the night (European time), U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that puts into effect the recently announced trade deal on tariffs with the European Union. This is a key step that transforms the political agreement, made in coordination with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, into concrete trade measures. 15% tariff […]

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  • Andersen with Socrate SPV on Securitisations

    Andersen assisted Socrate SPV S.r.l., a securitisation vehicle, in a major restructuring of its non-performing loan securitisation platform. One of the most innovative aspects of the restructuring was the issuance of a super-senior class of notes, subscribed by an Italian AIF (alternative investment fund) and listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange’s multilateral trading facility (MTF). […]

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  • Andersen advises Blink S.r.l. on its entry into Dacke Industri

    Andersen, the Italian member firm of Andersen Global, providing accounting, legal, and financial advisory services, advised Blink S.r.l. – an Italian company specialized in the design and production of highly customisable CAN bus keyboards – on the sale of an 80% stake to Dacke Industri, a Swedish industrial group expanding in the European market. The […]

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  • European Employment Insights – July 2025

    The European professionals of Andersen, from over 20 different jurisdictions, have published the latest edition of the Employment Insights newsletter, featuring key updates from the world of Employment Law. Analysis on the Legitimacy of Non-Compete Clauses under Maltese Law In this issue, Magdalena Patryas, Partner at Andersen Poland, addresses the topic of non-compete clauses and […]

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  • Energy Performance Contracts: key tools for the green transition

    Professionals from Andersen’s European offices, part of the Energy Industry Group, have prepared an in-depth analysis of Energy Performance Contracts (“EPCs”), examining their structure, regulatory framework across jurisdictions, objectives, and future application scenarios. In the context of the global energy transition — initiated, in a symbolic sense, with Barack Obama’s speech at COP21 in 2015, […]

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  • Andersen alongside Adalis SPV in the securitisation of receivables from the public sector

    Andersen advised Adalis SPV S.r.l. in a securitisation transaction involving receivables owed by certain Italian public administrations. The receivables derive, among other things, from “depositary” services provided on behalf of Prefectures and the Italian State Property Agency (Agenzia del Demanio). This is an innovative transaction in terms of the type of assets securitised, structured on […]

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  • Andersen supports Supernova Group in the acquisition of the La Scaglia shopping centre in Civitavecchia

    Andersen assisted Supernova Group, one of the leading European operators specialising in retail sector investments, in the tax structuring of the acquisition of the La Scaglia shopping centre in Civitavecchia (Rome), sold by Kryalos SGR. The Andersen team handled all tax aspects of the transaction, led by partner Paolo Trevisanato, with the support of partners […]

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  • Andersen assists Arcadia SGR in structuring the financing for the acquisition of an equity stake in E-Mac Srl

    Andersen, the firm of chartered accountants, lawyers, and financial advisors, and the Italian member of Andersen Global, assisted Arcadia SGR, an independent management company active in the Italian private equity market, as financial advisor for the structuring of a syndicated loan aimed at acquiring an equity stake in E-Mac Srl (assisted by PwC), a leading […]

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  • USA: new 30% tariffs on the EU

    Donald Trump has officially announced, through a letter sent on July 12 to the president of the European Commission, the imposition of new 30% tariffs on all imports from the European Union starting August 1, thus exceeding the previous threat of a 20% duty. New U.S. tariffs rise from 10% to 30% These are horizontal […]

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  • European Employment Insights – June 2025

    European Andersen professionals from over 20 different jurisdictions have published the latest Employment Insights Newsletter, featuring key updates from the world of Employment Law.    How artificial intelligence is reshaping the labour market Following the Andersen Europe Employment Summit in Lisbon, Magdalena Patryas, Partner at Andersen Poland, interviewed José Mota Soares, Managing Partner of Andersen […]

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  • Omnibus Decree 2025: introduction of 5% VAT on art trade

    With the approval of the Omnibus Decree dated 20 June 2025, which is now awaiting final approval by Parliament, the Italian government has implemented a significant tax measure for the art market, giving operational effect to the provisions already established in Legislative Decree No. 180/2024, in alignment with EU Directive 2022/542. Specifically, Art. 8 of […]

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  • European M&A and PE market Q1 results

    Data collected from Andersen’s European M&A professionals show solid deal growth, with increased interest in medium to large transactions and a strategic focus on digitization, sustainability, and industrial consolidation. The first quarter of 2025 confirms the robustness of the European mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) market, despite a still complex macroeconomic environment. […]

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  • Andersen advises Olivieri 1882 in the transaction with Bauli

    Andersen supported the Olivieri family in the sale of a majority stake in the historic artisanal pastry company Olivieri 1882 to Bauli S.p.A. This transaction represents a significant step for Olivieri 1882, enabling further growth in terms of volumes and markets with the support of its new market-leading shareholder. Andersen’s lawyers, chartered accountants, and financial […]

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  • Surface rights contracts on agricultural land – duration and registration

    With the entry into force of the “Agriculture Decree” (Decree-Law No. 63/2024, converted into Law No. 101/2024), the legislator introduced an innovative framework that significantly impacts contracts for the establishment of surface rights on agricultural land intended for the installation of renewable energy plants. Specifically, Article 5, paragraph 2-bis, now provides for a statutory duration […]

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  • New VAT tax representative rules: requirements and guarantees

    The Italian Revenue Agency has introduced new operational provisions regarding the appointment of a tax representative for VAT purposes and for those who appointed a VAT representative in Italy and intend, through the assigned VAT position, carry out intra EU transactions (Provision no. 178713 of 14 April 2025 and no. 186368 of 17 April 2025) […]

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  • Establishment of Surface Rights on Agricultural Land – 9% Registration Tax

    In recent years, particularly with the growth of agrivoltaics, the establishment of surface rights on agricultural land has become a widespread and strategic practice. These agreements allow for the construction of photovoltaic systems while keeping the ownership of the land separate from that of the buildings erected on it. Despite its frequent use, this instrument […]

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  • Our Awards – Andersen recognised by The Legal 500 and listed among Forbes’ 100 Professionals

    For the sixth consecutive year, Andersen is featured in Forbes Italia’s 100 Professionals ranking, dedicated to the top law and consulting firms. This success is also recognized internationally, as the work of our professionals has been highlighted in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500, which listed Andersen among recommended firms for Tax and, for […]

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  • Andersen with MocautoGroup for the achievement of Gender Equality Certificatio

    Andersen assisted MocautoGroup, the Milan-based dealer (part of the Intergea Group), in the project to obtain Gender Equality Certification. Partner Luca Rigotti, together with Andersen’s ESG Sustainable Innovation team professionals Fabio Cecilia, Giulia Lumina, and Elisa D’Arrigo, in coordination with MocautoGroup’s strategic consulting firm, Gafi Consulting, supported both the documentation preparation process for the certification […]

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  • Umberto Mauro is new partner at Andersen

    Andersen strengthens its legal department with the addition of Umberto Mauro as a partner. A lawyer with more than twenty years of experience in the field, Mauro comes to Andersen with a select team of associates, having previously served as a partner in some of the most prestigious law firms, both Italian and international. His […]

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  • Andersen advises Eli-Dent on its sale to DD Group

    Andersen advised Eli-Dent Group S.p.A. and the Salvi family on the sale of the company to DD Group, a leading European distributor of products, equipment, and services for the dental sector, and a portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. The M&A Advisory and M&A Legal teams worked in synergy to support Eli-Dent on both […]

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