Not everyone is aware, but in 2015 damaging the environment became a crime under Law No. 68. It includes anything which causes detriment to the environment such as environmental pollution. Previously these acts only led to fines and administrative sanctions – but today under law they are considered crimes punishable by law.
Our legal team has the specialists in this area to provide counsel to companies and professionals on their environmental responsibilities in order to avoid any involuntary offences. When required, our lawyers work closely with the client advising on any relevant proceedings.

In recent years, criminal tax law has undergone important changes. In some cases the penalties have been tightened while in others extenuating circumstances have been introduced. All of these changes have made an already complicated matter even more complex. This is another area where specialized legal counsel is very important.
PFL’s tax crime team is continually keeping up to date on the latest regulatory changes in this area in order to not only educate their clients so they can be compliant – but also to be ready to assist them if the need arises.

Sometimes the firm’s client is not a private individual or entrepreneur but instead a business entity or institution. In situations like these it is Legislative Decree 231/2001 which governs the laws concerning corporate criminal liability. Here a crime no longer focuses on managers or shareholders but instead the company – viewing it as an independent legal entity.
In any situation where criminal law is involved the PFL legal team focuses on the unique situation called into question and offers tailor-made legal advice and strategy to work, closely together with our client, towards the best possible outcome.