ACTIVITIES

CORPORATE CRIMINAL LAW

The Giarda Law Firm is highly regarded for its services in the field of corporate criminal law, having supported numerous companies in court and beyond. We have successfully managed various trials related to corporate crimes, including false corporate communications, obstruction of public supervisory authorities, and information and manipulative market rigging. To ensure superior assistance, Studio Legale Giarda collaborates with consultants who possess unique expertise in accounting and financial brokerage.

BANKRUPTCY CRIMINAL LAW

The Giarda Law Firm provides specialized assistance in the realm of criminal liability associated with corporate crises, in court and out of court.

CRIMINAL TAX LAW

The Giarda Law Firm also specializes in both extrajudicial and judicial assistance regarding criminal tax offenses as per Legislative Decree 74/2000, addressing statutory declarations and offenses related to documents and tax payments. Our firm has developed a solid experience in managing cases involving Transfer Pricing and Advance Pricing Arrangement violations, foreign investments, and permanent establishments. We also offer guidance on money laundering and self-laundering, leveraging the expertise of Technical Consultants and professionals in tax and fiscal matters.

BANKING AND FINANCIAL CRIMINAL LAW

Since our inception, we have stood by leading credit institutions and publicly traded companies, providing both extrajudicial advice and judicial assistance in dealing with various aspects of banking and financial market criminal law. This encompasses offenses under the Consolidated Law on Finance and the Consolidated Banking Law.

ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMINAL LAW

Our professionals boast many years of experience in environmental criminal law, representing both senior and junior parties in complex criminal proceedings for environmental offenses. We have a particular focus on issues relating to waste, water, soil, air, and site remediation. In addition, we offer preventive consultation, which often proves essential in supporting companies in their endeavor to minimize the environmental impact of their operations.

LABOUR CRIMINAL LAW: SAFETY AT WORK OFFENCES

The Giarda Law Firm provides regular advice to legal entities and individuals regarding workplace health and safety, as well as accident prevention legislation. We analyse and implement safety management systems and function delegations in accordance with Legislative Decree no. 81/2008 to equitably distribute corporate functions and responsibilities. Over the years, our firm has developed a high level of specialization in complex legal proceedings, assisting top-tier and productive individuals in cases of workplace accidents, including fatal ones, willful neglect of safety measures, and occupational diseases resulting from exposure to hazardous substances.

EXTRADITION AND EUROPEAN ARREST WARRANT

Through a well-established network of collaborations, including some of the most prestigious international law firms, the Giarda Law Firm has gained experience in international cooperation. We assist our clients in cases of extradition to foreign countries or extradition requested by Italy. Furthermore, Studio Legale Giarda specializes in the defense against European arrest warrants.

CRIMINAL COMPLIANCE

The Giarda Law Firm offers specialized assistance and advice on the intersecting issues of criminal law and compliance. This guidance enables companies to make informed operational decisions, thereby protecting themselves from potential criminal risks.

CRIMINAL DUE DILIGENCE

The Giarda Law Firm provides protection for corporate bodies by assessing the existence of risk factors in the fiscal, financial, corporate, and environmental sectors, along with the corresponding risk of involvement in criminal proceedings. We also counsel corporations on the possibility of monetary and prohibitive sanctions, as per Legislative Decree no. 231/2001.

OPINIONS AND ADVICE

Since its establishment, our firm has supported leading credit institutions and listed companies, providing both extrajudicial advice and judicial assistance in dealing with various aspects of banking and financial market criminal law. This encompasses offenses under the Consolidated Law on Finance and the Consolidated Banking Law.

CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF ENTITIES (LEGISLATIVE DECREE 231/2001)

The Giarda Law Firm was among the pioneers in addressing the criminal liability of entities. We have accumulated substantial experience in providing legal assistance concerning the criminal liability of entities for offenses committed in their interest and/or advantage by individuals in both senior and subordinate positions.

Our firm also prepares Organisation, Management, and Control Models and related documents. This process includes the collection and analysis of all relevant corporate documentation, the identification of potential risk-offenses (risk management, risk assessment, and gap analysis), and the subsequent training of corporate resources.

Furthermore, the Giarda Law Firm assists in updating Organisation, Management, and Control Models in the event of an expansion of the list of alleged offenses. Lastly, our professionals serve as Chairpersons or Members of Supervisory Bodies for national companies or Italian branches of foreign multinationals.