rom 1987 to 1991, he attended the Guardia di Finanza Academy. He graduated with honors in Law from "La Sapienza" University in Rome. Subsequently, he obtained a specialist degree in Economic-Financial Security Science from "Tor Vergata" University in Rome (with distinction). He completed a two-year specialization program at the National School of Advanced Training for Criminal Lawyers, organized by the Union of Criminal Chambers in collaboration with "La Sapienza" University in Rome. He attended the "Fondamenta" Storytelling Master's program and the "Over 30" Writing Master's program at the Holden School in Turin. From 1991 to 1996, he served as an officer in the Guardia di Finanza, first in Turin and then in Milan. In particular, in Milan (from 1993 to 1996), he was involved in the legal and operational coordination of several judicial and tax police investigations within the well-known "Clean Hands" procedure. He held positions involving relations with national television and press media and provided technical-legal training to personnel from the Guardia di Finanza and the Financial Administration.Dal 1991 al 1996 ha svolto servizio, in qualità di ufficiale della Guardia di Finanza, presso i comandi prima di Torino e poi di Milano. In particolare a Milano (dal 1993 al 1996) si è occupato del coordinamento giuridico e operativo di diverse indagini di polizia giudiziaria e tributaria nell’ambito del noto procedimento “Mani pulite”; ha ricoperto incarichi di relazione con gli organi di informazione televisiva e di stampa nazionali e di formazione tecnico-giuridica del personale della Guardia di Finanza e dell’Amministrazione Finanziaria.
As a tax law expert, he has published over 100 articles and doctrinal commentaries and is the author of several monographs, including “La tutela del contribuente nelle indagini tributarie” (Tax Investigation Safeguarding) published by Wolters Kluwer, and “Commentario Iva” (VAT Commentary) as co-author, published by Wolters Kluwer. He teaches in specialized courses and master’s programs in tax and financial law. He is the coordinator and scientific director of the “Memento contezioso tributario” (Tax Litigation Handbook) at Giuffrè Francis Lefebvre S.p.A. He collaborates regularly with QuotidianoPiù, published by Giuffrè Francis Lefebvre S.p.A. and is a tax expert for Corriere della Sera.
Since 1997, he has practiced law at the F. De Luca Law Firm, where he became a partner in 2000. In June 2010, he founded the Stufano Gigantino Law and Tax Firm. In January 2023, he opened his own firm, Stufano Legal Corporate Tax. He specializes in tax and financial law, economic criminal law, and mergers & acquisitions. He has successfully resolved complex tax disputes for prestigious national and multinational banking and industrial groups.
He successfully defended the multinational company Daihatsu Corp. in the Supreme Court proceedings culminating in the well-known judgment No. 1465/2009, which affirmed the principle of the non-existence of an abuse of law and tax avoidance in pursuing a joint venture project. Over the years, he has handled various extraordinary operations and M&A transactions. He assisted historical families of Gardaland S.p.A. in the complex and well-known negotiation that successfully concluded in April 2005. He has served as a legal advisor in corporate restructuring projects and the creation of investment funds.
In 2017, he was awarded the Loy Prize, a recognition of excellence in the banking and financial sector endorsed by the European Commission, as “Tax Expert of the Year.” In 2020, he founded the innovative start-up 2 Legal Tech S.r.l., which focuses on innovation, digital publishing, and training in the legal, corporate, and tax fields (www.2legaltech.com).
alco With 30 years of experience in the field of investigation and intelligence, Dr. Gianni Falco served as an officer in the Italian Guardia di Finanza, where he conducted complex investigations ranging from counterterrorism to international drug trafficking. He later transitioned to the private sector, holding positions as Director of Intelligence and Anti-Fraud Services in prominent Italian companies. As the CEO and Co-founder of HinX and Hintegrity, two companies specializing in corporate intelligence, investigation and disputes, as well as risk management solutions, Dr. Falco is actively involved in teaching courses in undergraduate and master's programs at prestigious Italian universities. He serves as an external member of advisory boards, steering committees, and oversight bodies for leading Italian companies. He is also a founding member and member of the executive committee of AssoESG, the first Italian non-profit association dedicated to promoting a new model of sustainable economic development and an ethical culture concerning environmental and social sensitivity. Dr. Falco holds a degree in Law from the University of Milan and a degree in Economic and Financial Security Sciences from the University of Tor Vergata in Rome. In recognition of his achievements in investigations conducted during his time in the Guardia di Finanza, he was appointed as a Distinguished Member of the Italian Republic by President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi.
ead of the Financial Department, ESG, and Blockchain. He has primarily worked with professional and institutional clients such as banks, insurance companies, investment funds, medium-sized, and large corporations. His specialization lies in alternative products such as Debt and Equity Capital Markets, Corporate bond issuance, and Private Debt Placements. He oversees Large Corporations in implementing Blockchain technology for industrial purposes, including process and product certification. He is also responsible for obtaining ESG sustainability ratings. Prior to joining MDS, he worked in various consulting firms, asset managers, and as a financial advisor at Chebanca! within the Mediobanca group. In 2018, he completed a second-level Master's degree in F.R.M. (Financial Risk Management) at MIP - Politecnico di Milano, achieving a final grade of 110/110. Since 2020, he has been a lecturer at IED (Istituto Europeo di Design).
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