Displaying ‘high-level competence and professionalism’, CMS is home to a team of experts in the automotive field. The department often handles compliance matters concerning bribery, money laundering, tax, market abuse, and environmental regulations, as well as compliance programme creationn and internal investigations. The team is led by the ’highly experienced’ Emilio Battaglia, who manages corporate criminal liability compliance and risk management matters. Marisa Pellegrino is also noted for her experience in financial and tax compliance.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • 'Hard-working and approachable.'
  • 'Precise, supportive and cooperative.'
  • 'Emilio Battaglia is highly experienced, pragmatic, personable, and a trusted legal adviser.'
  • 'Marisa Pellegrino stands out due to her exceptional dedication, deep expertise, and unwavering commitment to client success.'
  • 'High-level competence and professionalism.'

Key clients

  • Porsche Italia S.p.A.
  • Nardò Technical Center S.r.l.
  • Car Lovers S.p.A.
  • Renault Italia S.p.A.
  • Terumo Italia S.r.l.
  • Magirus Italia S.r.l.
  • Istituto Figlie di San Camillo
  • Rhoss S.p.A.
  • Ascenza Italia S.r.l.

Work highlights

Advised Porsche Retail Italia S.r.l. on the implementation and localisation of Group Directives to enhance its internal compliance framework, including risk assessments and controls.
Supported Porsche Italia S.p.A. as members of the Supervisory Body under Legislative Decree 231/2001, with overseeing the ongoing monitoring and effectiveness of the company’s compliance model.
Assisted Terumo Italia S.r.l. with reviewing and adapting whistleblowing policies and compliance programmes in line with Italian Legislative Decree 24/2023 and Decree 231/2001 requirements.
Practice head

Emilio Battaglia

Other key lawyers

Marisa Pellegrino