Studio Legale Padovan is pleased to announce that Marco Padovan, Founding Partner of the firm, has been recognised in the Lexology Index: Italy 2026 across five key practice areas that reflect the firm's longstanding expertise in advising businesses operating in complex international markets.

Marco Padovan has been recommended in:

• Construction
• Trade & Customs
• International Sanctions
• Real Estate
• Real Estate & Construction

The recognition highlights Studio Legale Padovan's well-established position in areas where legal, commercial and regulatory issues increasingly intersect, supporting companies, financial institutions and public entities navigating highly regulated and cross-border business environments.

"I am honoured by this recognition, which reflects not only my own professional journey but, above all, the collective expertise and commitment of the entire Studio Legale Padovan team. Over the years, we have built a practice founded on specialisation, multidisciplinary thinking and a pragmatic approach to solving complex legal challenges. I would like to thank our clients for their continued trust and all our colleagues, whose daily dedication makes achievements like this possible," said Marco Padovan.

The firm's recognised practice areas are central to many of today's most significant business and geopolitical developments. Studio Legale Padovan is widely regarded for advising clients on international trade, customs, export controls, sanctions compliance, construction and infrastructure projects, and real estate investments, frequently assisting multinational companies on matters involving multiple jurisdictions and evolving regulatory frameworks.

About Lexology Index

Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal) is one of the world's leading independent legal directories. For nearly three decades, it has identified the foremost legal practitioners across more than 80 practice areas and over 150 jurisdictions through a rigorous research process that combines client feedback, peer recommendations and independent editorial analysis.

Rather than assessing firms alone, Lexology Index recognises individual lawyers who are considered leaders in their respective fields based on their expertise, experience and standing in the market.

Studio Legale Padovan is proud to see its core areas of practice once again recognised through this international ranking and extends its sincere thanks to its clients and professional peers for their continued confidence.

About Studio Legale Padovan

Founded in Milan in 1997, Studio Legale Padovan is an internationally recognised Italian business law firm advising domestic and international clients on cross-border transactions, international trade, sanctions and export controls, customs, construction and infrastructure, real estate, arbitration and commercial litigation, corporate law and regulatory compliance. The firm is particularly known for its pioneering expertise in international sanctions, dual-use goods, trade compliance and complex cross-border disputes, making it a trusted adviser to companies operating in highly regulated industries worldwide.