Claudio La Valva

Claudio La Valva is a Tax Lawyer and Professor of Tax Law at LUMSA University (Palermo). He is a distinguished academic and practitioner with extensive expertise in domestic, European, and international tax law. His professional profile is characterized by a high degree of specialization in the taxation of digital economies and the legal frameworks governing international fiscal relations.

Claudio possesses a dual PhD and has served as a lecturer for the Guardia di Finanza’s School of Economic and Financial Police in Rome, as well as for the University of Palermo. A member of the Latin American Institute of Tax Law (I.L.A.D.T.), he is actively involved in international research and working groups focused on emerging tax challenges, including digital taxation and online gaming. He combines his academic research with a specialized legal practice centered on tax assessment, litigation, and corporate income taxation.

International and European Tax Law Deep expertise in cross-border taxation, developed through academic research and participation in international programs like the Jean Monnet Summer School. He advises on the application of European tax directives and international treaties.

Digital Taxation and Online Gaming Active member of A.I.P.S.D.T. working groups, where he focuses on the fiscal challenges of the digital economy, electronic commerce, and the specific regulatory and tax frameworks for the online gaming industry.

Tax Assessment and Litigation Strategic legal assistance in tax disputes and assessment procedures. He leverages specialized master’s training in tax litigation to defend clients before Tax Justice Courts and manage complex relationships with tax authorities.

Academic Research and Scientific Publication Extensive contributor to legal literature and journals. He serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious legal publications and conducts ongoing research into the evolution of human rights and business taxation.

Business and Self-Employment Income Taxation Advisory on corporate tax planning and the fiscal management of self-employed professionals, ensuring compliance with evolving domestic regulations.