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As a private equity fund, investor or management team, you may face the daily pressures of valuations, performance, exit strategies and regulations whether you are active in Italy or abroad. A first-rate private equity strategy can support you in obtaining maximum value from your portfolio, wherever you are planning to invest. CMS is structured around your business sectors and those of your targets. This means we can advise you throughout all stages of  the fund lifecycle, from the formation and administration stage to the making of investments, portfolio monitoring and exiting, providing your business with tailored support.

Even if your deals are executed according to tight deadlines and complex regulatory constraints, our multi-disciplinary specialist teams across all CMS countries will respond quickly, whatever the size and complexity of your transaction. Our Italian team includes antitrust, tax, employment, banking, commercial and dispute resolution  professionals who can also assist in the protection and growth of your funds and investments. Whether your deal is in the upper or mid-private equity or venture market, our specialist local lawyers, together with the strong international CMS team, can guide you towards the best business outcome in Italy and across multiple jurisdictions.


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12/09/2024
Back in Gear: CMS European M&A Outlook 2025
We are pleased to share with you the 2025 edition of the European M&A Outlook, published by CMS in association with Mergermarket.
26/07/2024
Ruling no. 148/2024: tax exemption for dividends and capital gains realized...
The Italian Tax Authority (“ITA”), with the ruling no. 148/2024 published on July 11, 2024, confirms the application of the exemption regime - introduced by Article 1, paragraph 633, Law No. 178/2020...
15/07/2024
CMS European Private Equity Study 2024
We are pleased to share with you the 2024 edition of the CMS European Private Equity Study, a comprehensive analysis of hundreds of private equity deals CMS advised on across Europe in 2023 and previous...
20/06/2024
Italian Supreme Court Upholds OECD Transfer Pricing Rules
The decisions of the Italian Supreme Court nos. 10577/2024 and 10499/2024 (concerning the same case for corporate income tax and regional income tax purposes) confirm important principles regarding transfer...
22/05/2024
Digital nomad tax insights
The new visa for digital nomads might become a particularly interesting option for workers who may benefit from the so called “impatriate” tax regime following their relocation to Italy. The Decree...
29/04/2024
On your radar | Key employment issues to be aware of internationally
We are delighted to share with you our latest and largest edition of On Your Radar, with contributions from 35 coun­tries.   As ever, you will find employment law updates covering a diverse range of...
13/09/2023
Turning the Corner? CMS European M&A Outlook 2024
We are pleased to share with you the 2024 edition of the European M&A Outlook, published by CMS in association with Mergermarket.
12/05/2023
Consultation on the EU’s interim emissions reduction target for 2040
Until 24 June 2023 the European Commission is consulting to gather views on the EU’s climate target for 2040.Since the Communication of the European Green Deal in late 2019, there have been a raft of...
10/05/2023
At last: invalidity and revocation actions now available before TM offices...
One of the most significant innovations introduced by the EU Trade Mark Directive 2015/2436 (the so-called trade mark reform package) was the requirement for all EU countries to implement – where not...
21/04/2023
Key changes for companies related to the new General Product Safety Regulation
On 30 March 2023, the European Parliament adopted the General Product Safety Regulation for consumer products, which replaces the General Product Safety Directive of 2001 (2001/95/EC). The Council must...
04/04/2023
European Commission amends Article 102 TFEU guidance paper and announces...
In 2008, the Commission adopted its Guidance on the Commission`s enforcement priorities in applying Article 82 of the EC Treaty (now Article 102 TFEU) to abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings...
28/03/2023
European Parliament and Council ready to start negotiations on EU Data...
In February 2022 the European Commission presented its proposal for the EU Data Act, which – if adopted - will introduce a far-reaching legal regime on access to and use of non-personal data in the...