A ‘highly skilled and efficient’ team, A&O Shearman maintains expertise in corporate and financial crimes, including bribery, corruption, antitrust, anti-money laundering, tax and data protection offences. The firm is also experienced in assisting multinational corporations, shareholders and senior managers in regulatory investigations. The practice is led by Francesca Petronio, who is well versed in corporate criminal liability matters. Veronica Rossetti focuses on tax, corruption and fraud offences.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team’s approach to compliance and white-collar matters is highly strategic, leveraging deep expertise across litigation, regulatory, tax, and administrative law to build effective and comprehensive strategies.'
- ‘Francesca Petronio stands out for her ability to combine technical expertise with strategic vision and exceptional responsiveness. Her remarkable stamina and her ability to negotiate among all stakeholders are outstanding.'
- 'Veronica Rossetti brings exceptional expertise in aligning an international, best practice compliance approach with local business needs.’
- 'Francesca Petronio and Veronica Rossetti show great availability and work to a very high standard on complex matters. What I particularly appreciate is the combination of technical expertise with an empathetic approach.’
- ‘Francesca Petronio’s team sets the standard for excellence. They are highly professional, discreet, and efficient, ensuring that every case is prepared and managed with meticulous care.'
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Francesca Petronio
Other key lawyers
Veronica Rossetti