We are the only law firm in Italy with lawyers who hold dual degrees in both Law and Medicine-Surgery, as well as being licensed to practice as medical doctors and surgeons. We have firsthand experience in both operating rooms and courtrooms, and we possess the unique ability to translate scientific evidence into solid legal arguments. Whether you are a physician-surgeon or another healthcare professional, you can speak with us knowing you will be understood and receive a highly qualified legal defense. We know how much a criminal charge can put your practice and reputation at risk, which is why we place attentive listening and continuous legal assistance at the core of our approach. Convictions are avoided with a competent defense, not with defensive medicine. We, too, have taken the Hippocratic Oath, and we are convinced that defending you with competence and dedication is the best way to protect the patient as well.
Legal Assistance for Physicians, Surgeons, and Healthcare Professionals
We provide legal assistance and defense to physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, including facility administrators and other individuals in positions of responsibility, pharmaceutical companies, and entities prosecuted under Legislative Decree 231/2001. Our expertise covers medical liability (medical error or malpractice), crimes committed during the practice of a healthcare profession, pharmaceutical-related offenses, and regulatory compliance in the healthcare sector.
Continuous Legal Assistance
It often happens that healthcare professionals involved in criminal proceedings adopt a defensive approach that compromises the serene practice of their profession. For this reason, our defense is designed to ensure continuous and dedicated assistance and to minimize the impact of the criminal proceedings on daily activities. We want healthcare professionals to not feel alone during the legal process and to be able to return to caring for their patients with the necessary peace of mind.
Collaboration with Specialists and Research Institutes
Over the years, we have developed a solid collaborative network with the most accredited forensic doctors, pathologists, and other healthcare specialists nationwide. This professional network allows us to guarantee highly qualified legal assistance in every area of medical and surgical science. Our direct medical experience facilitates communication and collaboration with technical consultants, experts, and healthcare professionals involved in the proceedings. For each case, we assemble the most qualified team of experts for the specific technical requirements.
Specific Areas of Practice
We have always provided legal assistance and defense in the following areas:
Medical Liability and Professional Negligence (Medical Malpractice)
- Negligent liability for death or personal injury in the healthcare setting due to negligence, imprudence, or incompetence (medical error)
- Diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical errors
- Inadequate or flawed informed consent
- Hospital-acquired infections and post-operative complications
Offenses Committed in the Practice of a Healthcare Profession
- Forgery of public or private documents, ideological falsehood (medical records, reports)
- Abuse of office, refusal to perform official duties
- Violation of privacy and protection of health data (Healthcare GDPR)
- Failure to render aid, interruption of a public service
- Intentional injury, coercion, defamation, unlawful practice of a profession, abuse of authority
- Extortion, criminal association, and corruption
- Doping, etc…
Pharmaceutical Criminal Law and Controlled Substances
- Adulteration and counterfeiting of medicinal substances
- Trade in counterfeit or adulterated food substances
- Trade or administration of spoiled medicines
- Administration of medicines in a manner dangerous to public health, possession of expired drugs, fee-splitting (comparaggio), drug counterfeiting, distribution of dangerous medicines
- Injuries and damages from drugs
Privacy and Data Protection in Healthcare
- Unlawful processing of personal health data
- Unlawful communication and dissemination of personal data
- Fraudulent acquisition of personal data
- False statements to the Data Protection Authority
- Non-compliance with the orders of the Data Protection Authority
Administrative Liability of Healthcare Entities (Leg. Decree 231/2001)
- Analysis and review of organization, management, and control models
- Internal auditing and healthcare compliance
- Legal defense for entities prosecuted under Leg. Decree 231/2001
- Establishment of and support before supervisory bodies (ODV)
- Liability of directors and administrators of healthcare facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I continue my professional practice during the investigation?
In most cases, you can continue your practice as usual. We provide specific assistance to protect the continuity of your professional activity.
What impact can the proceedings have on my license?
The defense strategy is always aimed at protecting your professional license and reputation. Each case is evaluated on its specific circumstances.
How is confidentiality ensured?
We apply strict confidentiality protocols: secure communications, private meetings, secure document management. Professional secrecy is guaranteed from the very first contact.
Do you collaborate with my own trusted technical consultants?
Certainly. Our medical experience allows us to work effectively with the technical consultants of your choice.
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