International law firm · Criminal defence
International Lawyers Associates
International criminal defence firm. Available 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world.
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Strict confidentiality · free preliminary assessment
- 20+years of experience
- 24/7availability
- 3offices in Italy
- BBC
- La7
- RaiNews24
- TGCom24
- Fanpage
- Mediaset
- Discovery
The problem
When the problem doesn’t stop at the border
International extradition
Italy, Europe, USA, UAE. We defend your rights throughout the entire surrender procedure.
02European Arrest Warrant
Fast-track EU procedure, 60 days to decide. Immediate legal strategy to block surrender.
03International criminal law
White-collar, Interpol Red Notices, cross-border crime. Coordinated defence across jurisdictions.
We speak your language
We defend foreigners in Italy, in their own language
If you are a foreign national investigated, arrested or summoned in Italy, we assist you directly in your language — no improvised interpreters, at every stage of the proceedings.
Talk to us in your language →- CiaoItaliano
- HelloEnglish
- HolaEspañol
- BonjourFrançais
- OláPortuguês
Where we are
Three offices in Italy, an international reach
International presence and correspondents Madrid · Bogotá · Dubai
Available 24/7 for international emergencies. We reply within 1 hour.
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When one time zone sleeps, another is working. That’s why we answer around the clock.
Leadership
Led by Avv. Alexandro Maria Tirelli
Criminal defence lawyer, admitted before the Supreme Court. Founding Partner of International Lawyers Associates.
Over twenty years in international criminal law, extradition and surrender procedures between States.
Legal commentator and source for TGCom24, La7, RaiNews24, Fanpage, BBC, Mediaset, Discovery.
Full profile →Track record
Cases that shaped our history
Extradition stopped in 18 months
Procedure closed with no surrender; custody revoked.
Surrender refused by the Court
Client returned to Italy with non-custodial measures.
Notice deleted by the CCF
Request granted by the Lyon Commission; full freedom of movement.
Cross-border settlement
Coordination across three jurisdictions; no custodial measure.
Real outcomes, anonymised to protect client confidentiality. Every case is different: no result is guaranteed.
What clients say
★★★★★
“They stood by my brother in Spain from day one. Present, always.”
Why trust us
Strict confidentiality
Every communication is covered by professional secrecy, from the very first message.
Free first assessment
We scope your case and tell you honestly how we can help.
Written, transparent quote
Fees agreed in writing after the first consultation. No surprises.
Reply within 1 hour, 24/7
For international emergencies we are reachable day and night, holidays included.
Services
Practice areas
- Corporate Criminal Liability (D.Lgs 231/2001): Offences, Compliance Model, Defence→
- Crimes against the person: criminal defence→
- Cybercrime: computer crimes, investigations and defence→
- Drug Offences in Italy: art. 73 of D.P.R. 309/90→
- European Arrest Warrant (EAW)→
- Extradition to and from Italy: UK, US, EU and UAE→
Frequently asked questions
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