Profile
Francesca joined the firm as a trainee in 2023.
Francesca focuses her practice on national and international litigation as well as on white collar and compliance matters, and internal investigations.
Francesca also supports other professionals of the firm in carrying out activities related to corporate governance matters.
Concentrations
- Internal investigations
- Compliance
- White collar matters
- Corporate governance
Capabilities
Experience
- Advising an oil & gas super-major in connection with criminal investigations conducted by the authorities of five separate countries over allegations of corruption of public officials in Nigeria. The team secured the company a definitive full acquittal judgement and the rejection of a confiscation and damages claim for US 1,3 billion.°
- Assisting a leading global technology company in the context of a multi-jurisdictional investigation on alleged corruption of public officials in South Africa. The team advised the client on the adequacy of its compliance program in place at the time of the alleged wrongdoings, carried out a risk assessment and assisted the company in reviewing its compliance policies and adapting them to Italian legal requirements and best practices.°
°The above representations were handled by Mrs. Nicolini prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria, an affiliate of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. and Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
- Trainee, Milan office of an international law firm, 2021-2023
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Bocconi University, 2020
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Not admitted to the practice of law.
Languages
- Italian, Native
- English, Fluent
- German, Intermediate