Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer spin-off Lega Colucci & Associati has dramatically upgraded its tax practice after hiring the former local managing partner of Deloitte, Stefano Morri, and a team of 20 lawyers.

The hires, which include seven partners, sees the firm renamed Lega Colucci Morri & Associati (LCM), creating an Italian independent with 50 lawyers.