BonelliErede
‘The leading corporate compliance practice in Italy’, BonelliErede’s corporate compliance and investigations focus team routinely assists companies with the prevention of possible fraud or corruption. The firm also acts in internal investigations, and is the owner of beLab, an alternative legal service provider with a compliance management and investigations business unit. Francesco Sbisà brings expertise to corporate administrative liability matters. The next line of advisers includes corporate compliance specialist and managing associate Vincenzo Dell’Osso and counsel and internal corporate investigations expert Valentina Frignati. In a major boost to the practice, Alessandro De Nicola, Marco Dell’Antonia, Marco Mancino, Laura Cappiello and Ivan Rotunno all joined the firm from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe in February 2024. Alessandro Musella left the firm in early 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Deep understanding of clients' needs. Problem solvers with excellent availability.’
'The leading corporate compliance practice in Italy. Very well-regarded in the Italian legal community.'
'BonelliErede can handle even the most demanding international and national industry clients, and is one of the most innovative law firms.’
‘Vincenzo Dell'Osso is strongly committed to clients, and always deliver an outstanding work product on a timely basis. ’
‘BonelliErede is the go-to compliance practice in Italy. This young and dynamic team includes the up-and-coming Valentina Frignati and Vincenzo Dell'Orso, both of whom are very experienced in compliance.'
'Valentina Frignati is dynamic, fast, efficient, and knows her 231 Law and FCPA very well - as does managing associate Vincenzo Dell'Orso, who is creating a strong international track record.’
Key clients
- Amplifon
- ATM
- Autogrill
- CIR
- Fincantieri
- Groupama Assicurazioni
- Leonardo
- Prysmian
- Sara Assicurazioni
- Sisal
- Trenord
- Uber
Work highlights
- Provides ongoing assistance to Trenord in relation to several compliance matters, including advice on a 231 mode, an anti-bribery management system, and with cybersecurity governance.
- Assisted G.O.I. Energy with the compliance aspects of the acquisition of the entire share capital of ISAB.
- Assisted Sisal with the assessment and management of the compliance risks associated with the operations of subsidiaries conducting business in foreign countries.
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Of counsel, Laura Cappiello specialises in corporate law, with focus on M&A, regulatory, corporate criminal law, Bank of Italy regulatory framework. Her assistance is carried out mainly in the sectors of oil & gas, automotive, public utilities and asset management. She joined BonelliErede in 2024; previously, she worked for other international law firms.
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Partner, Vincenzo Dell'Osso specialises in corporate compliance, with particular focus on anti-corruption management systems, domestic and cross-border internal investigations, corporate criminal liability and liability of corporate directors, out-of-court advice on corporate and criminal matters, sanctions law and export compliance and litigation. He is member of the Corporate Compliance & Investigations Focus Team.
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Senior counsel, Valentina Frignati specialises in corporate internal investigations, corporate compliance and corporate liability under Legislative Decree no. 231/2001, incident analysis and legal assistance in case of ANAC (National Anti-Corruption Authority) proceedings or corporate monitorships, out-of-court advice on civil and corporate matters, commercial contracts and complex civil litigation and arbitration. She is member of the Corporate Compliance & Investigations Focus Team.
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Partner, Ivan Rotunno specialises in privacy law, cybersecurity, data innovation, Internet law, compliance, corporate governance, M&A, regulatory. He assists companies operating in various fields, such as automotive, consumer products, energy & infrastructure, financial services, food & beverage, healthcare & life sciences, manufacturing and retail. He joined BonelliErede in 2024; previously he was a partner at another international law firm.
Leading individuals
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Partner, Marco Dell’Antonia specialises in corporate governance, compliance, Legislative Decree 231/2001, internal investigations, international sanctions and export control, M&A, private equity and international contracts. He joined BonelliErede in 2024; previously, he was a partner at another international law firm.