Alessia Paoletto

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ABOUT ALESSIA PAOLETTO

Alessia is a dual-qualified English solicitor and Italian avvocato, and a Partner in the Private Client and Tax team at Withers LLP in London. She is recognised for her expertise in UK tax law and its intersection with Italian legal and fiscal frameworks, particularly in cross-border estate and trust and tax planning.Alessia advises high net worth individuals, international families, and entrepreneurs on complex UK tax matters, inheritance tax, and trust structuring, with a strong focus on cross-border issues between the UK and Italy. Her practice is distinguished by her ability to navigate the nuances of English conflict of laws and Continental legal systems, delivering tailored solutions that span both civil and common law jurisdictions.She has developed a particular niche in assisting clients relocating to Italy, including those seeking to benefit from the Italian flat tax regime—having played a key role in securing this status for the first individual to do so. Her cross-border capabilities also include advising on double tax treaties, pre-emigration or -immigration planning, and succession cross-border strategies.Fluent in English, Italian and French, Alessia is known for her clarity, responsiveness, and pragmatic approach. She is a trusted advisor to foreign trustees, family offices, and international professionals, and is ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth guide for both the UK and Italy sections.