Founded in 2008 by attorney Sara Armella after fifteen years of experience working with Prof. Victor Uckmar, the firm has offices in Milan and Genoa.
The firm’s partners are Sara Armella and Stefano Comisi. The firm has extensive experience in international trade and tax law and advises major Italian and multinational groups. Its areas of recognized expertise at the European level include: international and domestic taxation, customs law, VAT, excise taxes, tax litigation, and criminal tax law.
The firm is a founding member of Greenlane, an international association of independent consulting firms and a global network of experts with specialized expertise in international trade, customs, excise taxes, and VAT, capable of developing research projects and providing international customs and tax planning services.
Armella & Associati is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce, Italy (ICC) and the National Association of Italian Tax Advisors (ANTI).
It collaborates with numerous trade associations, including ICE, Confindustria, Fedespedi, and Federunacoma, as well as with Italian and international research and study centers, providing ongoing support in the research and analysis of issues related to foreign trade, international taxation, and customs matters.
In 2021, Forbes magazine included it in its prestigious list of the “100 Leading Legal Firms in Italy,” a selection of 100 law and consulting firms, and among the only 20 firms selected in the tax sector. Armella & Associati is listed by Top Legal magazine among the leading law firms in tax consulting and litigation in its independent selection, “Tax Excellence in Italy.”
International trade, tariffs, VAT, and excise taxes
Compliance and Strategies in Global Trade
The firm’s professionals have successfully handled and defended high-profile tax cases at both the European and national levels, and they continue to provide assistance to all clients with the same dedication and determination. The firm’s client roster includes leading international and Italian groups, thanks to its recognized expertise in the field of international and domestic taxation.
The firm provides highly specialized legal services in tax and customs law, adopting a strategic, targeted approach tailored to the specific needs of each client. The firm works closely with businesses to resolve their issues, identifying the most advanced strategies for tax risk prevention and legal protection in litigation.
Our offices in Genoa and Milan are at the heart of our business, providing specialized legal services in customs law and compliance through a strategic and tailored approach for each client.