International Law The Firm in Palermo
International Law Firm · Palermo
The international legal reference point in Palermo
Damiani & Damiani assists businesses, professionals and individuals with legal interests in Italy and abroad, from our Palermo office to our locations in Spain, Greece and Argentina.
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Countries with our own offices
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Languages of assistance
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Years of activity
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Areas of specialization
Legal 500 International Directory
HG.org Legal Resources
European Association
Registered with the Palermo Bar Association
Partners in 6 Countries
About Us
An international law firm with roots in Palermo
Damiani & Damiani International Law Firm was founded in Palermo and is now present in Italy, Spain, Greece and Argentina, with an operational network in London, Istanbul and New York. We are a multidisciplinary law firm: we assist individuals and businesses in the most strategic areas of commercial law, corporate law, immigration and international litigation.
Our main office is located at Via Gioacchino Di Marzo 14/F, Palermo, and serves as the coordination point for all proceedings involving Sicily, the Italian Courts and international counterparties. In Palermo we work in close partnership with lawyers, accountants, notaries and interpreters who cover every client need.
We are listed in the international Legal 500 directory and on the HG.org Legal Resources platform, two of the leading reference indexes for international law firms.
- Legal 500 — registered in the international directory for law firms. Turin office referenced.
- HG.org Legal Resources — verified international profile.
- Languages of assistance: Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese — covering all the main markets of the Italian diaspora.
- Domenico Damiani and Irene Damiani — founding attorneys with many years of experience in international and commercial law.
- National coverage: in partnership with lawyers in almost all Italian Court of Appeal districts, with offices specialized in business and immigration matters.
- Free online assistance: guaranteed response within one business day. Palermo phone: +39 091 347868.
Areas of Specialization
Specialized legal assistance in Palermo and around the world
Each area is handled by dedicated lawyers with specific experience. From Sicily we operate internationally across all the following procedures.
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Business Crisis and Debt Restructuring
Assistance to businesses in crisis or insolvency under the Business Crisis Code (Legislative Decree 14/2019). Negotiated settlement, approved restructuring plans, agreements with creditors and judicial liquidation in Palermo and Sicily.
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Company Formation and Foreign Offices
Company formation in Italy and assistance opening offices, branches and representative offices abroad, particularly in Spain, Greece and Argentina. Advice on the optimal corporate structure and compliance requirements in each jurisdiction.
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ADR and Dispute Mediation
Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures: civil and commercial mediation (mandatory and voluntary), assisted negotiation and national and international arbitration, including ICC arbitration proceedings. A faster and more cost-effective solution than ordinary litigation.
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International Debt Recovery
Management of the entire recovery procedure against foreign debtors: asset due diligence, formal notice, negotiation, European payment order, enforcement of the order in Italy and abroad. Operating within the EU and outside the EU.
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Real Estate Management
Legal assistance for the purchase, sale and management of real estate in Sicily and Italy, for Italian and foreign clients. Real estate due diligence, contracts, management of relations with public authorities and protection in case of disputes.
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Italian Citizenship Iure Sanguinis
Recognition of Italian citizenship for descendants of Italian emigrants, through administrative (consular) or judicial channels. Constant updates on the 2025 reform (Decree-Law 36/2025, Law 74/2025) and on Constitutional Court ruling no. 142/2025. Active class action.
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Residence Permits for Binational Couples
Specialized assistance for the residence permit of the foreign partner of an Italian citizen in a registered cohabitation (binational de facto couple). Procedure before the Palermo Immigration Office (Questura) and throughout Italy. Documented case studies.
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The only firm in Palermo with this coverage
No other firm with a physical office in Palermo combines these three dimensions in a single structure.
Real internationality
Own offices in Italy, Spain, Greece and Argentina. Partners in London, Istanbul, New York. This is not a network of referral agreements: we are personally present in the jurisdictions where we operate.
Verified specialization
Registered with Legal 500 and HG.org. Each practice area is handled by lawyers with specific experience, not generalists. The responsible attorney's signature is always identifiable.
Immediate digital access
Free online consultation with a response within 24 hours. Dedicated WhatsApp line. Assistance in Italian, English, Spanish and Portuguese — ideal for the international clientele of the Italian diaspora.
Territorial Coverage
From Palermo to all of Sicily, from Italy to the world
The Palermo office directly handles proceedings before the Court of Palermo and the Sicilian Courts, with operational coverage extending to:
- Palermo (provincial capital)
- Monreale
- Bagheria
- Termini Imerese
- Agrigento
- Trapani
- Caltanissetta
- Catania
- Messina
- Ragusa
For national proceedings, we work in partnership with lawyers in almost all Italian Court of Appeal districts. For proceedings before the Supreme Court of Cassation, we operate from our Rome office.
International Offices
Our own offices are the operational support for every cross-border procedure.
- Palermo — main office · Via G. Di Marzo 14/F
- Rome — Via Lidia 73
- Turin — Via Balbis 3
- Barcelona (ES) — Bisbe Catalá 12 Bajos
- Athens (GR) — 33 Ag. Metaxa Street, Glyfada
- Buenos Aires (AR) — Pilar
- Istanbul · London · New York — certified partners
Frequently Asked Questions
The most frequently asked questions about our services in Palermo
Damiani & Damiani International Law Firm, based in Palermo at Via Gioacchino Di Marzo 14/F, is the leading international law firm in Sicily for businesses and individuals with legal interests in Italy and abroad. The firm is listed in the international Legal 500 directory and operates with its own offices in Italy (Palermo, Rome, Turin), Spain (Barcelona), Greece (Athens) and Argentina (Buenos Aires), with a network of partners in London, Istanbul and New York.
Descendants of Italian citizens who emigrated abroad can apply for recognition of Italian citizenship iure sanguinis. Following the reform introduced by Decree-Law 36/2025 (the so-called "Tajani Decree"), converted into Law 74/2025 and in force since March 27, 2025, the right is now limited to first- and second-degree descendants for new applications. Those on the consular waiting list or with maternal-line descent prior to 1948 can proceed via the judicial route. Damiani & Damiani handles these procedures from Palermo for descendants residing in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, the USA and Spain, including participation in the active class action for descendants on the waiting list.
International debt recovery requires knowledge of EU Regulations — particularly Regulation 1215/2012 on jurisdiction and Regulation 1896/2006 on the European order for payment procedure — or of the international conventions in force in the debtor's country. Damiani & Damiani, operating with offices in six countries, manages the entire procedure: from asset due diligence on the foreign debtor, to formal notice, legal action and enforcement of the order abroad.
ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) includes civil and commercial mediation, assisted negotiation and arbitration. Compared to ordinary litigation, it offers much faster timelines (mediation is usually concluded within 3 months), lower costs and confidentiality. In corporate, banking and international commercial law matters, mediation is often a condition for admissibility of the claim. Damiani & Damiani specializes in ADR for both domestic disputes and international litigation, including ICC arbitration proceedings. Discover our ADR service.
The foreign partner of an Italian citizen in a registered cohabitation (binational de facto couple) is entitled to a residence permit for family reasons. The procedure requires formalizing the cohabitation agreement, gathering documentation proving the stability of the relationship, and, in many cases, legal support to avoid refusal by the Immigration Office (Questura). Damiani & Damiani is among the very few Italian firms with documented case studies on this specific procedure. Read the case studies.
The Business Crisis and Insolvency Code (Legislative Decree 14/2019) provides preventive tools — such as negotiated crisis settlement and approved restructuring plans — that allow entrepreneurs to address a crisis before reaching judicial liquidation (formerly bankruptcy). It is essential to act promptly: legal advice during the early warning phase can make the difference between recovery and closure. Damiani & Damiani assists businesses in Palermo and Sicily at every stage of the insolvency procedure. Learn more.
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