Filippo is a Partner in Mishcon Private and a visiting professor at King’s College London, where he teaches International and Comparative Trust Law. A dual-qualified English solicitor and Swiss lawyer (Rechtsanwalt), Filippo is able to approach both common law and civil law issues from a practical perspective. He routinely advises on the establishment and restructuring of trusts and foundations as well as on UK and international tax and succession planning issues, including family governance and disputes.

Filippo is spearheading a crowdfunding campaign on behalf of a US-born citizen that challenges risks arising from FATCA, with the aim of protecting the fundamental rights of Accidental Americans and other compliant US citizens living abroad.

A keen lecturer and avid commentator, he is rated as a leading individual in The Legal 500 and is named as a Top Recommended Tax Lawyer by Spear's Magazine. The Legal 500 says that ‘he is understanding of his clients’ needs and will go to extraordinary lengths to support their case. He never takes “no” for an answer and leaves no stone unturned.’

Photography by Frederic Aranda.