GIOVANNI LA FORGIA Switzerland and Italy, ZEDRA GROUP GENEVA

Director, Corporate & Private Clients, EuropeDirector, Corporate & Private Clients, Europe
ZEDRA GroupZEDRA GroupAug 2016 - Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 6 mosAug 2016 - Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 6 mosGeneva Area, Switzerland

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  Andersen · Self-employed Andersen · Self-employed2021 - 2023 · 2 yrs2021 - 2023 · 2 yrs
  
  
  • • Skills: Tax Reporting · Business Planning · Client Services · Succession Planning · Legal Writing · Corporate Tax · Strategic Planning · Corporate Law · Banking · Cross-border Transactions · Estate Planning · Wealth Management · Restructuring · Mergers & AcquisitionsSkills: Tax Reporting · Business Planning · Client Services · Succession Planning · Legal Writing · Corporate Tax · Strategic Planning · Corporate Law · Banking · Cross-border Transactions · Estate Planning · Wealth Management · Restructuring · Mergers & Acquisitions
      
      
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Director, Corporate & Private Clients, EuropeDirector, Corporate & Private Clients, Europe
  ZEDRA Group ZEDRA Group Aug 2016 - Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 6 mosAug 2016 - Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 6 mos Geneva Area, Switzerland Geneva Area, Switzerland
  
  
  • • I have gained extensive experience in structuring and implementing cross border deals for both Corporate and Private clients. I was involved in a significant numbers of Private Equity and Capital market transactions, including Structuring Services and Succession Planning.I have gained extensive experience in structuring and implementing cross border deals for both Corporate and Private clients. I was involved in a significant numbers of Private Equity and Capital market transactions, including Structuring Services and Succession Planning.
      
      
    
    
    
  • • Skills: Tax Compliance · Risk Assessment · Common Reporting Standard (CRS) · Succession Planning · Intellectual Property · Legal Writing · Corporate Tax · Tax Advisory · Strategic Planning · Business Development · Corporate Law · Mergers & Acquisitions · Tax · Corporate GovernanceSkills: Tax Compliance · Risk Assessment · Common Reporting Standard (CRS) · Succession Planning · Intellectual Property · Legal Writing · Corporate Tax · Tax Advisory · Strategic Planning · Business Development · Corporate Law · Mergers & Acquisitions · Tax · Corporate Governance
      
      
    
    
    
  
  
  
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  VISTRA
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    Director | European ClientsDirector | European Clients
    Dec 2013 - Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 8 mosDec 2013 - Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 8 mosZürich Area, SwitzerlandZürich Area, Switzerland
    
    
    • • As Director of the Corporate and European Team, I was responsible for structuring and implementing cross-border deals for both corporate and private clients and manages a multidisciplinary team with a focus on , amongst others, Italian, French, CEE and CIS jurisdictions.
        Prior to joining Vistra Zürich in 2013, I was based for 5 years in Vistra Luxembourg's office where I headed up the Mediterranean team and gathered an extensive experience in structuring private equity and investments, foreseeing the relevant fiscal, financial and legal implications of such structures.As Director of the Corporate and European Team, I was responsible for structuring and implementing cross-border deals for both corporate and private clients and manages a multidisciplinary team with a focus on , amongst others, Italian, French, CEE and CIS jurisdictions. Prior to joining Vistra Zürich in 2013, I was based for 5 years in Vistra Luxembourg's office where I headed up the Mediterranean team and gathered an extensive experience in structuring private equity and investments, foreseeing the relevant fiscal, financial and legal implications of such structures.
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    • • Skills: Tax Compliance · Risk Assessment · Common Reporting Standard (CRS) · Intellectual Property · Legal Writing · Corporate TaxSkills: Tax Compliance · Risk Assessment · Common Reporting Standard (CRS) · Intellectual Property · Legal Writing · Corporate Tax
        
      
      
      
    
    
    
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    Team LeaderTeam Leader
    Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 · 7 mosJun 2013 - Dec 2013 · 7 mosLuxembourgLuxembourg
    
    
    • • As Team Leader of the Mediterranean Team,I have managed an experienced team of accountants, paralegals and lawyers. The Mediterranean team covers, amongst others Italian, French, Monegasque, Turkish, Greek and Northern African jurisdictions.
        
        Accustomed to working alongside large and internationally recognised clients, I worked primarily to structure and implement cross border deals for his clients. I have gained extensive experience in structuring Private Equity and Investments, and implementing tax driven cross-jurisdictional structures for Mediterranean clients, foreseeing the relevant fiscal, financial and legal implications of such structuring.As Team Leader of the Mediterranean Team,I have managed an experienced team of accountants, paralegals and lawyers. The Mediterranean team covers, amongst others Italian, French, Monegasque, Turkish, Greek and Northern African jurisdictions. Accustomed to working alongside large and internationally recognised clients, I worked primarily to structure and implement cross border deals for his clients. I have gained extensive experience in structuring Private Equity and Investments, and implementing tax driven cross-jurisdictional structures for Mediterranean clients, foreseeing the relevant fiscal, financial and legal implications of such structuring.
        
        
      
      
      
    • • Skills: Intellectual Property · Legal Writing · Corporate Tax · Mergers & AcquisitionsSkills: Intellectual Property · Legal Writing · Corporate Tax · Mergers & Acquisitions
        
      
      
      
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Senior Relationship ManagerSenior Relationship Manager
  VISTRA Jan 2012 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr 4 mosJan 2012 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr 4 mosLuxembourgLuxembourg
  
  
  • • Skills: Intellectual Property · Legal WritingSkills: Intellectual Property · Legal Writing
      
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Relationship Manager - Legal CounselRelationship Manager - Legal Counsel
  Vistra (Luxembourg) S.à r.lVistra (Luxembourg) S.à r.lJul 2008 - Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos
  

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