DLA Piper's broad practice covers corporate compliance programmes, internal investigations, international sanctions, crime prevention, anti-money laundering, and anti-bribery and corruption. Other key areas are regulatory investigations, export controls, antitrust compliance, data protection compliance, and tax and budget fraud. The team is co-led by pharmaceutical and medical device industry specialist Raffaella Quintana, who is ‘one of the greatest compliance experts around’; and Antonio Carino, who defends major corporations against Decree 231-related criminal proceedings. The department also includes Francesco Lalli and Raffaele Perfetto, who both advise on corporate criminal liability matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Clients are impressed by the level of their preparation, competence and service provided.’
  • ‘A team of high-calibre professionals with excellent communication skills and clarity when providing opinions.’
  • ‘Solid expertise in compliance and criminal law - they understand the internal needs of the client.’
  • ‘Raffaella Quintana's professional experience is outstanding - one of the greatest compliance experts around.’
  • ‘Raffaella Quintana is always able to understand the business needs of the client, tailoring the most appropriate legal solution to de-risk/mitigate issues.’
  • ‘Antonio Carino, drawing on his vast experience in compliance, is a highly-skilled professional who is recognised for his exceptional expertise in the field.’
  • ‘Antonio Carino is adept at delivering swift, customised advice to clients, offering practical, top-tier solutions that cater to the specific needs of their business sectors.’
  • ‘Antonio Carino - availability, engagement, technical skills, pragmatism, and making technical issues usable and understandable.’

Key clients

  • Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
  • Consorzio Nazionale Oli Usati
  • Eni
  • Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane
  • IGT Lottery
  • Inarcassa
  • Pfizer
  • UPS- United Parcel Service Italia

Work highlights

  • Assisting Eni with updating its whistleblowing system.
  • Assisting Consorzio Nazionale Oli Usati with the definition and implementation of its whistleblowing system.
  • Assisting the Italian social welfare and assistance fund of architects and engineers (INARCASSA) with the adoption of its compliance programme.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Raffaella Quintana, Antonio Carino

Other key lawyers

Francesco Lalli, Raffaele Perfetto