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Matteo Castelli
This is my personal website. I am a lawyer, based in London, but assisting clients internationally.
About
Background
I am a qualified lawyer in England (Solicitor), Italy (Avvocato) and New York State (Attorney-at-Law). I usually assist corporate groups and high-profile individuals with complex matters. I have 20+ years of consolidated experience advising clients on business and family matters, spanning from major corporate transactions to strategic commercial deals with sensitive regulatory issues, and from multi-party settlements, involving high-net worth individuals and multimillion US$ worth of assets, to family succession planning for corporate assets.
My experience
I regularly assist corporate clients in connection with international business acquisitions and joint-ventures, as well as financings and settlements of complex claims. I also assist high-net worth individuals with a variety of corporate and family matters, including inheritance and tax planning. With regard to disputes, I settled a variety of highly sensitive business and family matters, including by acting as mediator. My work is consistently commended by clients and counterparts. I also act as strategic advisor, mediator, and receive instructions on collaborative law basis.
Notable work
Notable transactions include the first approval by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority of a trust holding the shares of an air-carrier to guarantee compliance with EU regulatory requirements.
In addition, in 2018, based on my report, the Italian press revealed that the Italian State collected €32 billion from companies in taxes disguised as social contributions. Coverage included Millennium - Il Fatto Quotidiano (“Tesoro, un malloppo da 32 miliardi sottratto alle imprese…”) and other national outlets.
Collaboration
Collaboration
Collaboration
I regularly work with other professionals in various jurisdictions, including accountants, other lawyers, tax experts and actuaries, to meet our clients' needs to the best standards.
Events
Collaboration
Collaboration
I have provided presentations on a variety of topics and in different venues, including universities, financial and corporate institutions, and professional and entrepreneurs’ associations.
Teaching
Collaboration
Teaching
I take interests in negotiation and conflict resolution, as disputes are part of our life. They are opportunities for challenge, integration and growth. I offer lectures, seminars and workshops on related topics, including at the university.