Carla Bellieni | Certified Chartered Accountant & ESG specialist at Studio Piana Illuzzi Queirolo Trabattoni and of counsel for Santacroce & Partners

andrea tagliaferro
Aug 11
2 min read

Carla Bellieni is a Certified Chartered Accountant and ESG specialist with a career dedicated to the highly specialized field of maritime customs and tax consultancy. Based in Genoa with Studio Piana Illuzzi Queirolo Trabattoni and serving as of counsel for Santacroce & Partners in Rome, she has built a reputation for delivering risk-based advisory to the maritime industry, combining deep technical knowledge with strategic insight.

Her expertise spans international regulations, yacht sales and purchases, completions, refitting, charters, yacht leases, importation, temporary admission, inwards processing, and the acquisition of provisions and equipment — including the unique legal considerations surrounding art on board. She is widely recognized for her ability to anticipate regulatory changes and stakeholder expectations, a skill that allows her to guide clients through complex compliance challenges while identifying opportunities for operational efficiency and sustainability.

Carla is a certified arbitrator for the International Yacht Arbitration Commission (IYAC) and an Adjunct Professor of maritime customs, tax law, and practice at the University of Genoa’s Department of Economics. She also serves as a specialist and auditor in ESG reporting, lecturing for master’s programs and professional courses, and advising on the integration of environmental, social, and governance principles in the maritime sector. Her work includes consultancy and litigation support for operators and national and international associations, covering tax rulings, legal consultancy requests, and arbitration procedures.

An active contributor to the industry, Carla is a frequent speaker and moderator at conferences, invited by trade associations, educational institutions, and the Guardia di Finanza to share her knowledge. She is passionate about overcoming the perception that large, multi-sector firms hold an inherent advantage over specialized professionals — highlighting that true expertise often resides in the insights and skills of dedicated specialists. Through her work, Carla continues to build a collaborative hub of maritime customs and tax expertise, fostering partnerships that strengthen the sector’s legal, technical, and environmental foundations.

Short Bio:

Carla Bellieni, Certified Chartered Accountant & ESG specialist, advises the maritime industry on customs, tax, and regulatory matters. Adjunct Professor at the University of Genoa, IYAC arbitrator, and sought-after speaker, she delivers expert consultancy to operators and associations worldwide.

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