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BonelliErede

Compliance

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BonelliErede

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About

Provided by BonelliErede

BonelliErede’s Legal Risk, Compliance & Investigations practice is a multidisciplinary team handling anti-corruption issues, supporting companies in the prevention of possible fraud and in reacting promptly to events of illegal conduct through professional internal investigation services. The team assists both large and medium-sized companies that intend to invest in modern, essential and effective compliance programs, beyond the 231 Model. Furthermore, the team advises multinationals looking to localise in Italy their compliance programs and helps them carry out due diligence investigations on target Italian businesses. and also provides advisory on international sanctions matters, supporting clients in understanding and managing risks related to cross‑border activities and ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory.

Chambers Review

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Compliance - Italy

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

BonelliErede is a strong law firm with considerable experience in a variety of mandates. Notably, the team is able to devise compliance programmes through the use of digital platforms. Its expertise extends to risk management programmes. The firm's lawyers advise a roster of high profile clients belonging to a variety of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, transportation and energy. It displays further aptitude in handling internal investigations and whistle-blowing matters.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • BonelliErede assisted Allianz Group in regards to the vigilance activities of the company's Law 231 supervisory body.

Strengths

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  • It was a pleasure to work with BonelliErede. The firm was able to adapt to our company's needs and was always precise, punctual and open to requests.

    Compliance respondentEurope
  • The team consistently demonstrates readiness, responsiveness and an exceptional capacity to collaborate across functions, proposing forward-looking and precisely calibrated solutions.

    Compliance respondentEurope
  • The quality of the service offered by the firm is very high, thanks to its technical expertise, clear analyses and ability to provide practical and well-structured solutions.

    Compliance respondentEurope
  • The department possesses highly vertical expertise in its core areas, ensuring a rigorous, up-to-date and problem-solving approach to complex issues.

    Compliance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alessandro De Nicola
    Band 1Alessandro De Nicola

    Alessandro De Nicola

    Alessandro De Nicola is widely considered to be an expert on a broad range of compliance issues, including but not limited to Law 231 models, international sanctions and whistle-blowing.

    • Alessandro is a competent and result-oriented professional.

      Compliance respondentEurope
    • Alessandro is highly qualified and very available to provide the necessary insights to resolve the issues addressed.

      Compliance respondentEurope
    • Alessandro De Nicola consistently demonstrates solid expertise and sound judgement. His work is thorough and he approaches challenges with a clear, practical mindset, providing dependable support.

      Compliance respondentEurope
    • Alessandro de Nicola is one of the best in Italy for corporate compliance. His experience, knowledge and ability to express himself well set him apart.

      Compliance respondentEurope
    • De Nicola has distinguished himself for his exceptionally high quality service, characterised by technical expertise, clarity and the ability to address complex issues with great confidence.

      Compliance respondentEurope

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Italy

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