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Pistochini Avvocati Studio Legale

White-Collar Crime

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Pistochini Avvocati Studio Legale

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Provided by Pistochini Avvocati Studio Legale

The law firm specializes in criminal defense in white-collar crime and provides legal assistance to Italian and international clients. Thanks to its strong expertise in economic criminal law and corporate liability under Legislative Decree No. 231/2001, the firm is recognized as a leading player in the European legal market.

The team ensures direct involvement of a senior lawyer, supported by qualified professionals and a network of collaborations with experts in related legal fields.

The main areas of activity include:

  • defense and representation before all criminal courts, including the Supreme Court of Cassation;
  • legal assistance to companies regarding administrative liability under Legislative Decree No. 231/2001;
  • internal investigations into potential corporate misconduct;
  • assistance in preventive measures proceedings;
  • legal support in proceedings before regulatory authorities (e.g., Consob, Antitrust Authority);
  • out-of-court legal advice;
  • support to Supervisory Bodies, including the drafting of 231 organizational models, audits, and training.

The firm collaborates with national and international companies, international law firms, and major consulting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG).

Clients (17)

  • McDonald's Italy
  • Dompè farmaceutici Spa
  • TOYOTA Material Handling Manufacturing Italy S.p.A.
  • Accenture
  • Mapei Group
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • Algebris
  • Audemars Piguet
  • Porsche
  • Albini Group
  • Game 7 Athletics
  • Autoguidovie
  • SBB Cargo
  • Mundipharma pharmaceuticals
  • Riello
  • Sassuolo Calcio
  • Consorzio Prosecco

Industries (16)

  • Criminal Medical Liability
  • Crimes against the Public Administration
  • Occupational Health and Criminal Accident Law
  • Criminal Corporate Law
  • Criminal Bankruptcy Law
  • Criminal Banking and Finance Law
  • Criminal Environmental Law
  • Criminal Tax Law
  • Criminal Pharmaceutical Law
  • Criminal food law
  • Cybercrimes and Criminal Privacy Law
  • Criminal Cultural Heritage and Urban Planning Law
  • Administrative Liability of Companies (Legislative Decree No. 231/2001)
  • Intellectual Property Crimes
  • Extradition proceedings and European arrest warrants
  • Crimes against persons: mobbing and stalking

Chambers Review

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White-Collar Crime - Italy

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pistochini Avvocati Studio Legale is a noteworthy law firm handling cases ranging across manslaughter by negligence, fraud and bribery, disclosure of professional secrets and offences against public bodies. The law firm's clients include both international and domestic entities in a variety of fields, such as technology, transportation and pharmaceuticals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pistochini Avvocati Studio Legale acted for Toyota as the defendant in relation to criminal proceedings arising from an accidental explosion at a Toyota facility near Bologna.

Strengths

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  • Pistochini stands out for its utmost attention to detail and the immediate responsiveness required in the criminal sector.

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  • The department stands out for its ability to combine technical expertise in white-collar crime with a pragmatic understanding of regulatory and investigative dynamics.

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  • The team is very competent and has great experience in complex situations.

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  • Pistochini is one of the firms I appreciate the most.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alessandro Pistochini
    Alessandro Pistochini

    Alessandro Pistochini

    Alessandro Pistochini frequently advises clients on notable proceedings encompassing offences against public institutions, money laundering and allegations relating to criminal association. He acts for companies as well as individuals in the political sphere on fraud, bid rigging and embezzlement matters.

    • Alessandro Pistochini is very competent and can cover criminal law matters all over Italy.

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    • He is very responsive and available, which is very important for us. We can really trust him.

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    • Alessandro is proactive, and he thinks strategically.

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Ranked Individuals at Pistochini Avvocati Studio Legale (1)

Italy

Members

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  • Francesca Lazzeri

  • Andrea Gaudio

  • Guido Stampanoni Bassi

  • Davide Giorgiadi

  • Verena Pusateri

  • Luca Moglia

  • Giovanni Bellissimo

  • Giulia Barattini

  • Francesca Lazzeri

  • Guido Stampanoni Bassi

  • Luca Moglia

  • Giulia Barattini

  • Alessandro Pistochini

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