Marco Penna coordina il dipartimento di Financial Intermediaries Regulations e ha maturato una vasta esperienza in materia di regolamentazione finanziaria, con particolare riferimento al diritto bancario e finanziario. Presta consulenza in materia di patrimonio di vigilanza delle banche e intermediari finanziari ex art. 106 del Testo Unico Bancario, governance bancaria e trasparenza anche nel settore dei servizi di pagamento. Fornisce altresì assistenza in materia di servizi di investimento, regole di condotta e offerta fuori sede. Si occupa regolarmente dei profili regolamentari connessi a operazioni di M&A nel settore bancario, della monetica e del risparmio gestito nonché in relazione alla costituzione di soggetti regolamentati.

Marco Penna è classificato in Chambers & Partners in Band 3 nella sezione Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation ed è menzionato come segue: “Marco is one of the most important lawyers in the banking regulation sector. He is distinguished by his great experience in the sector, commercial approach and quality of service”, “Marco has wide-ranging competence, maximum availability and always has a positive attitude”, “Marco has a clear understanding of what banks need in terms of legal counsel”, “Marco Penna has a comprehensive view of the banking and financial services implications of complex matters, including international elements” (2026), “Marco Penna assists with very complex transactions. He has a broad overview and a pragmatic approach” (2025).

Inoltre, è riconosciuto da The Legal 500 come Leading Partner ed è menzionato come segue: “I had the opportunity to work with the regulatory team led by Marco Penna […]. Marco is undoubtedly one of the most recognised lawyers in the field in Italy, and it’s easy to see why: he is a professional of high standing, capable of navigating the most complex regulatory issues and always ready to propose innovative solutions”, “‘I have worked closely with Marco Penna […]. He is an outstanding professional. […] Marco has both the right experience and standing for all the interactions with the regulatory authorities” (2026), “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). Inoltre, Marco è classificato Excellent nell’area Compliance nella directory di Leaders League.