In a recent assignment which the Firm under took for ENI Spa Rome, the Firm was tasked with investigating a whistle blowing allegation regarding alleged corruption and in adequate workman compensation. The firm investigated the matter, conducted interviews of employees and examined the matter under purview of applicable laws on whistle blowing, anti-corruption and workman compensation. The Firm treated the matter as a potential litigation threat for the company and advised the company on per-litigation protocols.
It is important that complaints be always dealt within the ambit of a pre litigation aspect so that when and if the matter does transform into a litigation the client is adequately covered from a risk aspect. Any correspondence, documentation has the potential of being used in a litigation.
