‘Open to thinking outside the box’, Greenberg Traurig advises clients in the fashion and food and beverage sectors on privacy, anti-money laundering, and anti-trust regulations. Members of the team also assist with investigations initiated by whistleblower reports. Leading the team, the ’invaluable’ Bruno Cova handles corporate governance matters and compliance aspects of corporate transactions. Maria Francesca De Leo focuses on regulatory enforcement procedures, while Giulia Pandini focuses on unfair competition compliance work.
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- ‘Highly professional and open to thinking outside the box.’
- ‘Bruno Cova and Massimo Contesso stand out.’
- ‘Maria Francesca De Leo has great experience and a strong ability to manage very complex matters.’
- ‘Their ability to respond quickly to client requests and give succinct, meaningful advice is invaluable.’
- ‘Bruno Cova's insight and advice on complex matters is invaluable.'
- ‘Bruno Cova has wide experience and a deep understanding of the internal dynamics of structured companies. He is able to suggest the most appropriate solution even in the most critical situations.’
Key clients
- Shell Plc
- Christian Dior
- Loro Piana
Work highlights
Assisted Shell Plc with internal investigations linked to the criminal investigations conducted by the authorities of five separate countries under suspicion of corruption of foreign public officials in Nigeria for an alleged bribe of USD1.3bn.
Assisted Manufactures Dior, a subsidiary of the world leader in the luxury sector LVMH, with respect to the review of the compliance system in connection with the selection, the assessment, and the audit of contractors and subcontractors.
Assisted Loro Piana, an Italian fashion house controlled by the world leader in the luxury sector, LVMH, with the review of the compliance system and with a criminal investigation on alleged violations of Italian employment law.
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Practice head
Bruno Cova
Other key lawyers
Giulia Pandini; Massimo Contesso; Maria Francesca De Leo