Studio Gnudi was set up in the early 1960s in Bologna by Dr. Piero Gnudi and from its earliest days has been closely involved in consultancy work on taxation and corporate matters on behalf of numerous companies in the area. Over the years the firm has continually expanded its operations; it was initally focused on business mainly within the Bologna area, but thanks to the opening of offices in Rome and Milan it has been able to offer its consultancy services on a national level. It is a partner in "Gnudi e Guatri Consulenti Associati", a company which brings together the prestige and competence of two of the most important professional firms in Italy. It should also be mentioned that the firm was one of the first professional firms in Italy to obtain the "certificazione di qualita uni en ISO 9001", a certifcation recognising the achievement of high professional standards and conduct in company practice.