Valeria Agus is a Lawyer in the White-Collar Crime, Investigation and Compliance team within the Litigation & Regulatory Department. She works in the Milan office.
Valeria provides legal assistance to Italian and foreign companies, both in litigation and in specialized advisory matters, with a focus on corporate criminal law.
In particular, Valeria regularly handles the drafting, implementation and updating of organization, management and control Models pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree No. 231/2001, as well as general compliance assistance for Italian and international companies operating in various market sectors. She also assists Supervisory Bodies established under Italian Decree 231, including by supporting company management in planning and delivering targeted training sessions.
Valeria has also gained significant experience in assisting national and multinational companies involved in criminal proceedings relating to the management of relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, as well as in proceedings arising from the adoption of preventive measures under Italian Legislative Decree No. 159/2011 and in managing interactions with Judicial Administrators. In these contexts, Valeria has supported companies in defining and implementing preventive and corrective measures required by Judicial Authorities, contributing to the strengthening of their internal control systems.
Valeria is also engaged in conducting internal investigations, including in multinational contexts, aimed at identifying potential unlawful conduct or gathering evidence useful for defense purposes. She further supports the drafting and implementation of procedures, policies and, more broadly, compliance systems, particularly in the areas of anti corruption and corporate administrative liability under Italian Decree 231.