CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND ASSETS

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The firm assists individuals, business owners and companies in criminal proceedings and matters affecting control of assets, business continuity and the interests of those involved.

Seizure and confiscation

Review of orders and case documents, assessment of the legal grounds and preparation of defense measures. Work includes preventive and evidentiary seizures, seizures aimed at direct or confiscation of equivalent value, and issues concerning ownership and the origin of assets under Italian law.

Preventive measures

Assistance in proceedings concerning personal and asset-related preventive measures under Italian Legislative Decree 159/2011. Analysis covers the assets, economic activities, supporting documentation and the positions of affected third parties, in order to develop the procedural strategy.

Businesses and corporate liability

Defence in criminal matters connected with business operations and proceedings concerning entity liability under Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001. Where necessary, litigation strategy is coordinated with corporate, organizational and financial considerations.

A document-based approach

The initial review identifies the order, deadlines, parties and available evidence. This provides the basis for assessing remedies and planning the work. Where Convention rights are involved, the possibility of proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights is also assessed.

For an initial review, relevant materials include the order received, the date of service or notification, key case documents and the contact details of the person coordinating the matter. Secure document transmission and the terms of the engagement are agreed with the firm.