

DLA Piper
Client SatisfactionDLA 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.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘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.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Raffaella Quintana, Antonio Carino