White Collar Crime & Investigation

Our professionals understand the importance of properly managing internal investigations, whether criminal in nature or related to other regulatory areas (Antitrust, CONSOB, Trade Compliance, etc.).

Portolano Cavallo is one of the few firms in Italy with a dedicated investigations group, with consolidated experience also in handling cross-border cases. Our approach is multidisciplinary: alongside our investigations and white collar crime experts, we work with professionals in data protection, compliance, employment law, and corporate governance, ensuring comprehensive assistance throughout the entire investigation process.

The group has developed particular expertise in managing international internal investigations, for example in connection with the FCPA, OFAC, the UK Bribery Act, and similar regulations.

The presence in our team of U.S.-qualified lawyers and lawyers based in the U.S., combined with extensive experience in multijurisdictional investigations, strengthens our ability to assist both U.S. and Italian clients on matters involving the two countries.

Our activities cover all phases of an internal investigation, including:

• defining the investigation strategy, including structuring the team and communication channels;
• ensuring compliance with personal data protection laws and cross-border data transfer regulations;
• organizing and managing document reviews and coordinating e-discovery and forensic experts, also at the international level;
• conducting interviews with employees and other relevant individuals;
• gathering evidence for potential use in court;
• preparing investigation reports with corrective measures and remedies;
• assisting in the defense of criminal or other related proceedings.