⚫️ It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Professor Alberto Piergrossi - towering figure in the Italian and international legal community, and a mentor whose wisdom and humanity left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to work alongside him. Professor Piergrossi was the founding partner and Chairman of PIERGROSSI Studio Legale in Milan, a firm he established in 2009 after decades of leadership at Eversheds Piergrossi Bianchini, which he co-founded in 1975. His legal acumen spanned commercial and corporate law, intellectual property, insolvency, and international arbitration. He was a respected litigator, mediator, and arbitrator—regularly appointed in complex domestic and cross-border disputes. He also served as an International Mediator for MFSD, and contributed to the work of UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Working Group III on Insolvency (Conciliation and Arbitration). Most recently, he joined the Italian base of Aria Grace Law CIC, continuing to bring his wisdom and expertise to an international and socially driven legal community. His academic contributions were equally distinguished. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Milan (1963) and LL.M. graduate of Harvard Law School (1967), he served as Professor of Civil Procedure at the University of Milan and taught Private and Procedural International Law at the University of Siena - Italy (Dep.t of Law and Business Studies). In 1968, he was a Teaching and Research Assistant at Stanford Law School and in 2005, he lectured at Harvard Law School. Professor Piergrossi was a prolific author and a sought-after speaker at international legal forums. He served as President of the Harvard Law School Association of Europe from 2004 to 2007 and was an active member of numerous legal associations, including the International Bar Association and the International Trademark Association (INTA). Beyond his formidable intellect and professional achievements, Alberto was a man of deep integrity, generosity, and warmth. He inspired generations of lawyers with his passion for justice and his unwavering commitment to excellence. His legacy endures in the countless professionals he mentored, the institutions he shaped, and the legal standards he helped elevate. Rest in peace, Professor Piergrossi. Caro Alberto, your wisdom, kindness, and vision will be deeply missed.