With an ‘excellent ability to integrate and collaborate with the firm’s other practice areas’, Chiomenti is experienced across the spectrum of white-collar crime, acting in complex litigation and government investigations. The firm is involved in cases relating to labour exploitation, environmental damage, corruption and tax offences. The practice is overseen by Francesco D’Alessandro, focusing on criminal corporate law matters for energy, logistics, construction and telecoms companies. Alain Maria Dell’Osso specialises in the banking and insurance sector, while Stefano Manacorda is an expert in criminal cases raising multi-jurisdictional elements. Ennio Alagia is engaged in market abuse, corporate fraud and bankruptcy fraud matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very good relationship.’
- ‘The WCC team demonstrates outstanding technical expertise, remarkable ability to co-ordinate across different procedural aspects, and constant attention to our operational and strategic needs. Particularly noteworthy is the excellent ability to integrate and collaborate with the firm’s other practice areas, thereby ensuring a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach.'
- ‘Very dedicated team with extensive knowledge of the courts and very good capability in managing the relationship with us and the authorities.’
- 'The professionalism, promptness of responses, and clarity in illustrating possible scenarios and solutions provided fundamental support in a challenging context. The quality of the work carried out and the dedication with which the professionals oversee each phase deserve special recognition.’
- ‘Alain Maria Dell’Osso is a brilliant litigator, combining sharp legal skills with a remarkable ability to remain focused on clients’ real and effective interests throughout the course of a trial. His strategic mindset, combined with in-depth knowledge of both substantive and procedural law, allows him to design and execute litigation strategies that are both rigorous and pragmatic.’
- ‘Chiomenti's team shows a great level of engagement, transparency and easy collaboration.'
Work highlights
Advising an employee of ENI S.p.A. undergoing investigations before the Public Prosecution Service of Prato in relation to the partial explosion of the Calenzano gasoline deposit, which occurred in December 2024.
Advising Valentino S.p.A. and Valentino Bags Lab S.r.l. in the context of judicial administration proceedings pending before the Court of Milan against the latter.
Advising Aluminium Bozen S.r.l., an Italian company operating in the aluminium production sector, in criminal proceedings initiated by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Bolzano in connection with a workplace accident that occurred at the company’s premises in June 2024.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Alessandro Varvaressos
Practice head
Francesco D’Alessandro
Other key lawyers
Alain Maria Dell’Osso; Alessandro Varvaressos