Marco Penna coordinates the Financial Intermediaries Regulations Department and has extensive experience regarding banking regulation, with particular focus on banking & finance law. He regularly assists clients on the regulatory capital of banks and financial intermediaries incorporated under Article 106 of the Italian Banking Act, as well as on banking governance and transparency also in the payment services sector. He also provides assistance in the field of investment services, rules of conduct and off-premises offerings. He regularly deals with regulatory aspect related to M&A transactions in the banking, payments and asset management sectors, as well as in relation to the establishment of regulated entities.
Marco Penna is ranked in Chambers and Partner as an Up and Coming professional in the Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation sector and he is mentioned as follow: “Marco Penna assists with very complex transactions. He has a broad overview and a pragmatic approach” (2025). Moreover, he is recognised in The Legal 500 as Next Generation Partner and he is mentioned as follows: “Marco Penna has broad knowledge of banking and financial markets regulation, and gives practical advice that is aimed at finding viable solutions” (2023), “Marco Penna is a strong role model in his areas of expertise” (2022), “Marco Penna has been of outstanding support through his professionalism” (2021). Marco is also ranked Excellent in Compliance in the Leaders League directory.