Becker & Poliakoff Named “FDI U.S. Law Firm Of The Year” At Legalcommunity Corporate Awards 2026
Award Recognizes Firm’s Role in Supporting Cross-Border Investment, M&A Transactions, and U.S.-Italy Business Relations
Washington, D.C., June 15, 2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, has been named FDI U.S. Law Firm of the Year at the Legalcommunity Corporate Awards 2026, one of Italy’s most prestigious recognitions for excellence in the corporate legal market. The award was accepted by Gabriel Monzon Cortarelli, Partner and head of the firm’s European operations.
As investment and business activity between Italy and the United States continue to grow, companies increasingly require integrated legal, regulatory, and public affairs counsel capable of navigating both markets. The award recognizes Becker & Poliakoff’s distinctive role in supporting that transatlantic activity through its European Hub, which is entirely dedicated to advising clients on matters of U.S. law.
The award is based on independent market research and input from corporate counsel, clients, and industry professionals across Italy’s legal market.
According to the award citation, Becker & Poliakoff’s European Hub was recognized as one of the few international platforms capable of integrating U.S. legal expertise with public policy and government affairs capabilities. The citation further highlighted the firm’s work advising companies and investors on major cross-border M&A transactions between Italy and the United States across multiple industry sectors.
The European Hub serves as a strategic bridge between Italian enterprises and U.S. markets, supporting clients on market entry, foreign direct investment, regulatory strategy, government affairs, acquisitions, and investment structuring across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
The award citation also noted the firm’s representation of Italy’s leading food industry trade association within the Confindustria federation, reflecting the depth of its sector expertise and longstanding relationships within the country’s business community.
In complex cross-border transactions, Becker & Poliakoff advises on all U.S.-law aspects of a transaction while working closely with leading independent Italian law firms to provide clients with coordinated, integrated counsel spanning both sides of the Atlantic.
“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition, which reflects the commitment and expertise of our entire team,” said Gabriel Monzon Cortarelli, Partner at Becker & Poliakoff. “Our European Hub was built with a clear vision: to offer clients something genuinely differentiated—not just U.S. legal advice in Europe, but a seamlessly integrated platform where legal strategy and government affairs reinforce each other. This award validates that vision, and we look forward to continuing to serve our clients at the highest level as transatlantic business ties grow ever more important.”
About Becker & Poliakoff
Becker, with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast and Italy. More information is available at www.beckerlawyers.com .
