Noted for ‘a high level of competence and knowledge of the sector’, DLA Piper covers the gamut of white-collar crime cases, handling corruption, fraud, money laundering, environmental and cyber crime cases. The firm’s clients include companies, board members and senior management at every stage of proceedings and investigations. ’Go-to’ Antonio Carino manages the practice and acts on tax, corporate and health and safety violation matters. Veronica Bertocci focuses on environmental, tax and cyber crimes. Daniele Quattrocchi supports national and international companies in financial and insolvency offences proceedings. Raffaella Quintana left the practice in June 2025.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Professionalism, technical expertise and sector knowledge stand out.’
- ‘Antonio Carino has a high standing, and he has deep knowledge of the matters in which he is involved.’
- ‘The firm provides comprehensive legal expertise in every field.’
- ‘Strong team, with a high level of competence and knowledge of the sector.’
- ‘What distinguishes these professionals is their ability to integrate deep subject-matter expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. Individuals such as Antonio Carino and Giulia Basilico are proven to be trusted advisors — highly responsive, clear in their communication, and proactive in risk mitigation.’
- ‘Antonio Carino leads the team in an efficient and professional way. He analyses deeply and with a professional approach.'
- ‘Antonio Carino is the go-to lawyer for white-collar crimes and criminal investigations. Very available and reliable.’
- ‘National and international expertise that is unmatched by peripheral firms.’
Key clients
- AF Logistics S.p.A.
- Comune de L'Aquila
- GXO Logistics Italy S.p.A.
- Lidl Italia S.r.l.
- Margherita Distribuzione S.p.A.
- Regione Veneto
- S.EC.AM.
- TCA
- UPS
Work highlights
Advised UPS on its defence pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 231/2001 and three of its legal representatives for the offence of fraudulent tax declaration,
Advised Margherita Distribuzione S.p.A. on its defence in the context of a criminal proceeding pending before the Court of Milan for quasi-criminal liability pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 231/2001, in relation to the predicate offence of alleged transnational criminal association aimed at committing an indefinite series of tax offences.
Advised GXO Logistics Italy S.p.A. in the context of a criminal proceeding for quasi-criminal liability pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 231/2001, in relation to the predicate offence of fraudulent tax declaration.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Antonio Carino
Other key lawyers
Giulia Basilico; Veronica Bertocci; Daniele Quattrocchi