Guglielmo Maisto (Maisto e Associati)

<p><strong>Constant personal growth</strong></p><p>Professor Maisto even now when seemingly he has achieved everything in his life continues to learn. He tries to get his pilot license. And that probably is a fair description of such great minds – they never stop learning. Mr. Maisto likes them both - the practice and academic work, perhaps  he feels  a bit more more as a practitioner rather than academic, because the the problem solving ability comes to light more easily meaning that you see more easily the practical outcome of your work. Mr. Maisto suggests to start a career with a broader view, like he did with the initial studies of European and anti-trust law.</p><p><strong>A special recognition by Amsterdam</strong></p><p>An award by the mayor of Amsterdam to Mr. Maisto highlights his contribution towards the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation and the importance of the organisation to the city. </p><p><strong>Motivation still to be very active</strong></p><p>He likes to be informed about most of the firm’s cases, but if he needs to pick the most interesting ones then he likes to be involved in tax audits, especially on international aspects, and tax litigation, of course, including the EU Court of Justice. Also meeting many different people, also celebrities, make the profession of a tax lawyer attractive. </p><p><strong>Keys to success of the firm</strong></p><p>As of 1991 when the professor established the firm together with three other partners they were betting on a natural growth – carefully selected home-grown talents that eventually become partners. Also it’s important to have a good mix of practitioners and academics on board of the firm. The firm has so called applied university where they do the research that is eventually applied in practice. The firm also has an internal tax academy from May to November for 15 students taught (whole Friday and ½ Saturday) by all the firm members. The firm also has bi-weekly internal meetings on EU tax, tax treaties, M&A, VAT, and local tax. </p><p><str