Akerman is a leading transactions and trial law firm known for its core strengths in middle market M&A, within the financial services and real estate industries, and for a diverse Latin America practice. With more than 550 lawyers and government affairs professionals and a network of 19 offices, we are ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by
The National Law Journal NLJ 250 (2012). We are intensely focused on innovating pragmatic, customized solutions to our clients’ most complex legal challenges.
Our team is recognized by
U.S. News – Best Lawyers (2013) as one
of the best law firms in the U.S. in 30 practice areas. We also are ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. for diversity by
MultiCultural Law magazine (2012) and
recognized as the law firm of the year for diversity – South by
Benchmark Litigation (2012).
"A national corporate group that serves clients across the U.S., and in Latin America, [with] a strong focus on middle market transactional work. The partners combine good business acumen with excellent legal insights, and the senior partners are not only highly accessible, but they lead all deals." (The Legal 500)
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U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, International Trade and Finance, Securities/Capital Markets, Securities Regulation, Antitrust, Franchise, Private Funds/Hedge Funds, and Venture Capital Law categories |
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The Legal 500: Ranked as one of the leading Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts law firms for Middle Market in the U.S. |
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Law360: Ranked among the top 100 M&A law firms |
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Corporate Counsel magazine: "Go To" law firm for corporate transactions/M&As |
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SPAC Report by Deal Flow Media: Listed among top law firms in the U.S. for SPAC IPOs and is ranked #3 in the U.S. in terms of number of deals completed and #6 in dollar volume |
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Chambers USA: #1 Corporate practice in Florida; recognized as market leader in Florida since 2003 for Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity |
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PLC Which Lawyer?: Leading Corporate M&A law firm in Miami, FL |
"This solid team is well versed in handling complex commercial litigation. It is noted particularly for its expertise in matters relating to the financial services, insurance, healthcare and real estate sectors. With the backing of the firm's impressive national network, the team is able to handle nationwide class actions with ease." (Chambers USA)
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U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized as a national tier one law firm for International Arbitration - Commercial, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Real Estate |
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Chambers Latin America: Ranked as one of the leading International Arbitration law firms across all of Latin America |
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Chambers Global: Ranked as one of the leading International Arbitration law firms across all of Latin America |
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U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Banking & Finance, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Labor & Employment, and Litigation - Securities categories |
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Law360: Ranked among the top 100 Product Liability law firms |
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Benchmark Litigation: Recognized as Florida Litigation Law Firm of the Year |
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Benchmark Litigation: Top ranked in Florida and recommended as a leading Litigation law firm in Virginia |
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Benchmark Appellate: Top ranked in Florida, Eleventh Circuit
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Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Litigation law firms in Florida since 2003 |
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Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Antitrust law firms in Florida |
"This group boasts highly skilled tax attorneys. The team handles tax controversy and litigation, transactional tax matters and tax planning and employee benefits work on a nationwide scale." (Chambers USA)
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U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Tax and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law categories |
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Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Tax law firms in Florida |
"This strong team is fluent in site development and regulation activities pertaining to development and cleanups. The group is also highly active in regulatory and enforcement matters relating to brownfields, ESA, forestry and water contamination." (Chambers USA)
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Law360: Ranked among the top 100 Environmental law firms |
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Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Environmental law firms in Florida since 2003 |
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U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Litigation - Intellectual Property category |
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U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Trusts & Estates Law category |
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Ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250 |
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Ranked among the top 100 law firms in the world by Law360 |
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Ranked 108 in the AmLaw 200 largest law firms in the U.S. |
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Ranked largest law firm in Florida by Florida Trend magazine |
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MultiCultural Law magazine 2012
- Top 100 law firm for Diversity
- Top 25 law firm for Hispanic Americans
- Top 100 law firm for Women
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Benchmark Litigation 2012
- Law Firm of the year for Diversity - South
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Minority Corporate Counsel Association 2006
- Thomas L. Sager award recipient, presented in recognition of the highest commitment to improving the hiring, retention, and promotion of minority and women attorneys
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