Criminal Law

Corporate criminal law is gaining increasing relevance from a social perspective. In recent years, the Italian legislator has introduced numerous measures aimed at protecting the legal interests involved in business activities. This development reflects a growing need to assess entrepreneurial conduct also from a criminal law standpoint, with the goal of preventing behaviors that could harm the business, the entrepreneur, or society as a whole.

As a result, the legal framework governing criminal law (especially as it applies to business) encompasses a wide range of criminal offenses and administrative violations. These are set out not only in the Italian Criminal Code, but also in the Civil Code and various special laws.

In particular, corporate criminal law addresses topics such as white-collar crime, bankruptcy-related offenses, and violations of environmental law, as well as other key areas including cybercrime, customs violations, and usury. These are especially relevant for foreign corporate groups aiming to expand their operations into the Italian market.

A proper and comprehensive protection of the company requires a thorough assessment of the business activities and internal processes that may carry criminal implications. Our team of professionals in the criminal law practice is equipped to offer the following services:

At Rödl & Partner, our criminal law specialists provide legal advice and defense in the following areas: