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Corporate
"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)
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
The Legal 500: Ranked as one of the leading Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts law firms for Middle Market in the U.S.
Law360: Ranked among the top 100 M&A law firms
Corporate Counsel magazine: "Go To" law firm for corporate transactions/M&As
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
Chambers USA: #1 Corporate practice in Florida; recognized as market leader in Florida since 2003 for Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity
PLC Which Lawyer?: Leading Corporate M&A law firm in Miami, FL
Litigation
"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)
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
Chambers Latin America: Ranked as one of the leading International Arbitration law firms across all of Latin America
Chambers Global: Ranked as one of the leading International Arbitration law firms across all of Latin America
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
Law360: Ranked among the top 100 Product Liability law firms
Benchmark Litigation: Recognized as Florida Litigation Law Firm of the Year
Benchmark Litigation: Top ranked in Florida and recommended as a leading Litigation law firm in Virginia
Benchmark Appellate: Top ranked in Florida, Eleventh Circuit
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Litigation law firms in Florida since 2003
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Antitrust law firms in Florida
Real Estate
"[Akerman's] cutting-edge real estate practice is… 'excellent: my experience has been that they are extremely thorough, on top of their deals, put their clients first; we are getting the service we need and the attention we would require to get the job done.'" (Chambers USA)
The Legal 500: Ranked as one of the leading Real Estate, Land Use/Zoning, and Construction law firms in the U.S.
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Real Estate and Construction Law categories
PLC Which Lawyer?: Recognized U.S. Corporate Real Estate law firm
Law 360: Ranked among the top 100 Real Estate and Environmental law firms
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized as a national tier one law firm for Litigation - Construction and International Arbitration - Commercial
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Construction law firms in the U.S.
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Real Estate, Land Use, Construction, and Environmental law firms in Florida since 2003
PLC Which Lawyer?: Recognized Construction law firm in Washington, D.C.
Financial Institutions Commercial Litigation
"Akerman has a long-standing presence in the market, with sources noting that it is well placed to handle complex transactions. Also notable is the group's work in the regulatory and public finance spheres." (Chambers USA)
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Insurance and Securities Regulation Law categories
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Litigation - Banking & Finance and Litigation - Securities categories
Law 360: Ranked among the top 100 Insurance law firms
Chambers USA: Ranked #1 for Insurance in Florida since 2004
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Banking & Finance law firms in Florida since 2003
The Best Lawyers in America: Top listed in Banking and Insurance Law in Florida
Latin America & the Caribbean
Chambers Latin America: Ranked as one of the leading International Arbitration law firms across all of Latin America
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized as a national tier one law firm for International Arbitration - Commercial and International Trade and Finance Law
Bankruptcy & Reorganization
"This full-service national firm commands great respect for its creditor-side representation. The firm is also representing over 50 claw back defendants in the Madoff case in New York, demonstrating the team's aptitude in Ponzi-related matters. It also enjoys a strong reputation for its receivership work." (Chambers USA)
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized as a national tier one law firm for Litigation - Bankruptcy
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law category
Law 360: Ranked among the top 100 Bankruptcy law firms
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Bankruptcy/Restructuring law firms in Florida since 2003
The Best Lawyers in America: Top listed in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Florida
PLC Which Lawyer?: Leading Restructuring and Insolvency law firm in Miami, FL
Construction
"Akerman provides counsel on a range of transactional and administrative aspects of the construction process, as well as representing clients in litigation, arbitration and mediation. The firm has advised on many high-profile projects, including power generation facilities, healthcare facilities, sports facilities, mixed-use developments and military housing." (The Legal 500)
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized as a national tier one law firm for Litigation - Construction and International Arbitration - Commercial
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Construction law firms in the U.S.
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Construction and Real Estate Law categories
The Legal 500: Ranked as one of the leading Construction, Real Estate, and Land Use/Zoning law firms in the U.S.
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Construction law firms in Florida since 2003 and in Virginia since 2007
PLC Which Lawyer?: Recognized Construction law firm in Washington, D.C.
Labor & Employment
"This trusted labor and employment practice is active in class actions and collective bargaining, and is also a major player in whistle-blower, wage and hour, noncompete and discrimination suits." (Chambers USA)
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Employment Law – Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation – Labor & Employment, and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law categories
The Legal 500: Ranked as one of the leading Immigration law firms in the U.S.
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Labor & Employment law firms in Florida since 2003
Daily Business Review: Recognized as Litigation Department of the Year in the Labor & Employment category
Healthcare
"Akerman represents physicians, pharmacy companies and other healthcare bodies in a range of regulatory and litigation concerns." (Chambers USA)
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Healthcare Law category
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Healthcare law firms in Florida since 2005
The Best Lawyers in America: Top listed in Healthcare Law in Florida
Taxation
"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)
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Tax and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law categories
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Tax law firms in Florida
Environment & Natural Resources
"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)
Law360: Ranked among the top 100 Environmental law firms
Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Environmental law firms in Florida since 2003
Insurance Regulation
"Peers heap praise thanks to [Akerman's] presence in both major coverage litigation and sophisticated regulatory issues. As well as maintaining a fine reputation in healthcare insurance issues, the team has been heavily involved in a wide range of insurance class action disputes." (Chambers USA)
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Insurance Law category
Law360: Ranked among the top 100 insurance law firms
Chambers USA: Ranked #1 for Insurance in Florida since 2004
The Best Lawyers in America: Top listed in Insurance Law in Florida
Intellectual Property
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Litigation - Intellectual Property category
Trusts, Estates & Family Services
U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Trusts & Estates Law category
Ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250
Ranked among the top 100 law firms in the world by Law360
Ranked 115 in the AmLaw 200 largest law firms in the U.S.
Ranked largest law firm in Florida by Florida Trend magazine

Diversity
MultiCultural Law magazine 2012 - Top 100 law firm for Diversity - Top 25 law firm for Hispanic Americans - Top 100 law firm for Women
Benchmark Litigation 2012 - Law Firm of the year for Diversity - South
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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