NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 – Cozen O’Connor’s Italy Practice was named the recipient of the U.S. Italian Desk Award by Legalcommunity, an Italian publication catering to business law. Legalcommunity’s Corporate Awards, held in Milan, honored achievements in the Italian corporate legal market. The firm was recognized for its representation of clients in some of the largest M&A transactions in the United States involving Italian companies, as well as for its substantial client base, including SMEs, funds, and Italian industrial groups that are market leaders in the United States or listed on U.S. stock exchanges.

The award reflects the Italy Practice’s collaborative work across industries, offices, and other practices, as well as its strength in advising Italian and other global companies, investors, and private equity funds on complex U.S. and cross-border transactions.

Cozen O’Connor’s Italy Practice, chaired by Christian Moretti, comprises attorneys with decades of experience representing Italian companies doing business in the United States. The practice provides day-to-day strategic guidance, practical business solutions, and tailored legal representation to Italian-owned companies and multinationals. The team includes native Italian-speaking, trained, and licensed attorneys with deep knowledge of and insight into the U.S. market and the nuanced differences between the Italian and U.S. legal systems. They serve as primary outside legal counsel in the United States for several Italian and other foreign businesses and government agencies.

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Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has more than 1,000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O’Connor serves its clients’ needs across the United States and Canada.