Ranking tables
Compliance | Europe
Italy
Rankings overview for Departments
ADVANT Nctm 6 Years Ranked
Clifford Chance Studio Legale Associato 11 Years Ranked- Studio Legale Padovan
A&O Shearman 1 Years Ranked
Bird & Bird 4 Years Ranked
Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 6 Years Ranked
Deloitte Legal – Società tra Avvocati 1 Years Ranked
Dentons Europe Studio Legale Tributario 1 Years Ranked
Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria 2 Years Ranked
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP 2 Years Ranked
LCA Studio Legale 3 Years Ranked
Portolano Cavallo 3 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 BonelliEredeCompliance2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedBonelliErede 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.

1 DLA Piper ItalyCompliance2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedDLA Piper is a market-leading law firm with a solid grip on all manner of compliance programmes, from anti-money laundering schemes to internal investigations. The team is well positioned to advise on antitrust compliance and data protection. It frequently represents leading local and international corporations from a variety of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, energy and manufacturing. Its lawyers often handle the implementation of the Law 231 compliance programme for the Italian subsidiaries of multinational corporations. It has additional expertise in the field of international sanctions. The firm is also very well positioned to advise on cross-border mandates thanks to a wide net of offices abroad.
Band 2

2 ADVANT NctmCompliance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedADVANT Nctm is a consolidated corporate compliance practice with experience in the implementation and updating of Law 231 organisational models, as well as in the creation of new codes of ethics. The team also handles data protection compliance, tax compliance and corporate liability issues. Clients also rely on the practice to assist with international trade sanctions and compliance with anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regulations.

2 Clifford Chance Studio Legale AssociatoCompliance2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedClifford Chance provides a wide-ranging offering in the compliance field, notably in Law 231 organisational models. The team is also well positioned to advise on international sanctions. Its lawyers have proven expertise in anti-bribery matters, anti-money laundering programmes and whistle-blowing procedures. The firm has notable experience in cross-border mandates, with its client list including banks, insurers and energy and luxury goods companies.
Band 3

3 ChiomentiCompliance2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedChiomenti is a respected practice advising across the gamut of compliance mandates. The team often assists with the implementation of Law 231 organisational models, criminal liability and data protection. Its lawyers are also active in anti-money laundering compliance matters, whistle-blowing policies and internal audits. The practice is sought out by a wide variety of clients, especially those operating in the manufacturing, food and drink, energy and technology sectors.

3 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPCompliance2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton wins recognition in the market for its compliance practice, in particular for its GDPR and antitrust programmes. The firm is also adept at assisting with Law 231 organisational models and is well positioned to handle internal investigations. The firm maintains a wide roster that features clients active in regulated industries, notably gaming, energy and food and beverages. Cleary also leverages a broad network of offices around the world to provide a full service in cross-border mandates.

3 Gianni & OrigoniCompliance2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedGianni & Origoni is recognised for its expertise in Law 231 compliance mandates. The firm is adept at advising domestic and international clients across various sectors, especially with regard to data protection and cybersecurity mandates. Its lawyers also assist with trade compliance mandates and the updating of companies' internal compliance programmes, as well as internal investigations.

3 Hogan Lovells Studio LegaleCompliance2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedHogan Lovells is an international law firm that is adept at handling a variety of compliance mandates, with a focus on product compliance. The team is also well positioned to advise on Law 231 and health and safety. Hogan Lovells' broad client roster includes international corporations and financial entities. The team benefits from a firm-wide approach by often engaging lawyers with expertise in other fields, including life sciences and corporate law.
Band 4

4 A&O ShearmanCompliance2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedA&O Shearman is a full-service law firm with a strong compliance department based in its Milan office. The team assists clients with anti-corruption and anti-bribery mandates, as well as financial and tax fraud. Its lawyers are also able to advise on matters relating to product liability, sanctions and anti-money laundering.

4 Bird & BirdCompliance2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedBird & Bird enjoys a skilled compliance team that is adept at advising clients on Law 231-compliant programmes, in addition to sanctions, antitrust and data protection mandates. The firm also assists a range of banking institutions and insurers with anti-money laundering programmes, ESG regulations and compliance with banking requirements. The team is equally well placed to advise on regulatory compliance in the life sciences sector.

4 Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPCompliance2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedDelfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher draws attention for its experience in Law 231 organisational models and anti-corruption mandates. The firm's lawyers are adept at handling internal investigations. The team shows additional capabilities in anti-money laundering compliance and economic sanctions.

4 Deloitte Legal – Società tra AvvocatiCompliance2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDeloitte Legal - Società tra Avvocati houses an established compliance department, advising clients in regards to Law 231, health and safety in the workplace, GDPR and Law 196. The firm also provides assistance with whistleblowing, sustainability, anti-bribery and anti-corruption matters.

4 Dentons Europe Studio Legale TributarioCompliance2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDentons Europe Studio Legale Tributario has a dedicated compliance team providing assistance to clients in regards to corporate compliance, data protection and privacy, anti-corruption, ESG and internal investigations. The firm offers a strong global reach due to its established presence in multiple jurisdictions.

4 Greenberg Traurig Santa MariaCompliance2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig Santa Maria boasts a highly experienced team that is trusted by international and domestic clients to advise on compliance with anti-money laundering and anti-corruption regulations, as well as related internal investigations and criminal proceedings. It has additional experience in bid-rigging matters. The firm regularly acts on Law 231 organisational models and criminal liability issues.

4 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLPCompliance2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a highly respected international law firm that offers deep experience in compliance mandates, acting on behalf of significant domestic and multinational corporates. The team is mandated to advise on Law 231 compliance mandates, whistle-blowing policies and health and safety issues in the workplace. It additionally runs risk assessments of clients' existing compliance programmes, and the lawyers in the practice have experience acting on supervisory boards. The firm is strengthened by its knowledge of international sanctions and internal investigations.

4 LCA Studio LegaleCompliance2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedLCA Studio Legale is a respected law firm that holds particular expertise in Law 231 organisational models, work safety protocols and tax compliance. The team offers additional skill in handling the design of whistle-blowing policies and data protection impact assessments, as well as compliance with food regulations. Lawyers in the team also have experience in being appointed to the supervisory boards of companies. The firm boasts a varied client base of companies operating in the technology, healthcare and food industries.

4 Portolano CavalloCompliance2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedPortolano Cavallo demonstrates expertise and skill in handling a range of compliance issues, such as trade and product compliance, Law 231 models and whistle-blowing policy implementation. The team is additionally experienced in internal investigations and antitrust and GDPR compliance matters, as well as compliance with broader EU legislation. It also assists companies with the development of programmes focused on anti-corruption and avoiding corporate criminal liability.