Andrea Di Dio is the new Head of Tax at DLA Piper in Rome

DLA Piper has appointed Andrea Di Dio as the new Head of Tax in the Rome office. Andrea joins from Chiomenti, where he has been since 2007. Previously he worked for the Guardia di Finanza (Italian Tax Police) for 12 years.

Andrea has extensive experience in advising Italian and foreign clients on tax topics related to M&A and private equity activities, tax litigation, international taxation and reorganisation of family assets.

Head of Tax in Italy, Antonio Tomassini, said: “Andrea’s expertise made him a natural fit for our team and we look forward to working with him to develop the practice in Rome and elsewhere. The tax landscape continues to develop rapidly and our 20-strong Italian Tax group is better-placed than ever to advise our clients on a range of complex tax matters.”

Andrea Di Dio said: “I am delighted to be joining such a dynamic firm as DLA Piper, and to be contributing to the growth of the Tax department in Rome. I look forward to working with my colleagues to offer high quality tax advice to our Italian and international clients, now and in years to come.”