Under the sign of Andersen: the interview of Andrea De Vecchi

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MAG by legalcommunity publishes a long article about Andersen, putting on the cover the CEO, Andrea De Vecchi.

The history of Andersen in Italy, which started from the union of firms with a long tradition, passed through the creation of Noda Studio firm and reached the membership to the international association Andersen Global, is told through the passion of its professionals, the technological and market challenges, the spirit with which the clients are supported. But also the care for employees and collaborators, highlighting the initiatives taken to ensure continuity and avoid staff reductions.

There are 122 people working in Andersen in Italy, distributed over the six offices (Milan, Rome, Brescia, Venice, Mestre and Monza), including 42 accountants and 19 lawyers. The strategy for the coming years is to make these two professional components equal, which, however, are not as distinct as they used to be. This is also demonstrated by the choice of name change made in July by the firm, eliminating the words “tax & legal”.

The article signed by Nicola Di Molfetta underlines that the crisis of Covid-19 has not stopped the ongoing activities. “In these moments – underlines Andrea De Vecchi – we like to relaunch”. In this perspective, also the promotion last April to associate partners of Davide Centurelli (tax planning), Stefano Rossi (transfer pricing) and Alessandro Poli (tax litigation). In May, however, the entry into the firm of two professionals: Alessandra Nodari, a lawyer who strengthen the restructuring team, and Elisabeth Barini, accountant expert in transfer pricing.

An extract from the interview

Mr. De Vecchi, what does “one firm” mean?
One firm means to work all as if you were in the same office. The guiding principles are those that were once established by Andersen. The founders are almost all exes. And this means working with your foreign colleague just like you work with your neighbour. This is both in disciplinary and economic terms.

How have you handled the effects of the crisis internally?
By communicating. By sharing every decision and evaluation with all our colleagues and employees. This has been very important. It gave a clear signal to the structure. It gave certainties.

Read the full interview by downloading the file (in Italian).