Corporate

"This outstanding firm is a dominant force." (Chambers USA – Florida)

"Providing ‘excellent service in all respects’ Akerman Senterfitt has strong roots in the Florida business community and is rapidly expanding into the rest of the US." (The Legal 500 – National Firms – Middle Market)

• Chambers USA: #1 Corporate practice in Florida; recognized as market leader in Florida for the 6th consecutive year for Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking & Finance and Private Equity in Florida 
• PLC Which Lawyer: Leading firm in Florida for Corporate M&A
• The Legal 500: Recommended as a leading Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts law firm for Middle-Market in the U.S. 
• The Legal 500: Market leader in M&A and Banking & Lending
• U.S. News/Best Lawyers in America: Ranked #1 in Florida in Banking, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Mergers & Acquisitions
• 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
• International Bar Association’s Who’s Who Legal Florida 2008: top rankings in Capital Markets, Corporate Governance and M&A
• ACQ Magazine, a European corporate finance publication, named Akerman a 2008 Silver Award Winner for USA South

Litigation

"With…one of the largest litigation teams in Florida, this firm is renowned for its work in a wide array of litigation, including consumer class claims, lender liability issues, insurance-related disputes, real estate litigation e-discovery and litigation relating to financial institutions." (Chambers USA)

• Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Litigation law firms in Florida since 2003
• Chambers USA: Ranked #1 for Transportation: Shipping: Litigation (outside New York) in the U.S. since 2005
• PLC Which Lawyer: Recognized Dispute Resolution law firm in FL: Miami

Real Estate

"This large national firm delivers a highly personalized service to its real estate and land use clients.” (Chambers USA)

"Akerman Senterfitt is, according to clients, 'in one word, excellent.' Akerman… has branched out in recent years, both nationally and internationally. [The group] continues to expand in burgeoning areas such as green and sustainable development, and demonstrates varied expertise in core industry areas such as transportation infrastructure, senior living and renewable energy project developments." (The Legal 500)

• Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Real Estate, Land Use, and Environmental law firms in Florida since 2003
• Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Construction law firms in Florida since 2003 and in Virginia since 2007 
• PLC Which Lawyer: Recognized U.S. Corporate Real Estate law firm
• The Legal 500: Recommended as a leading Real Estate law firm for Transactions, Finance, and Land Use and Zoning in Florida 
• The Legal 500: Recommended as a leading Construction law firm in the Southeast and the West Coast 
• Green Building Certification Institute: One of the top 5 legal teams in the U.S. in number of LEED accredited lawyers

Bankruptcy and Creditor's Rights

"This firm has 30 bankruptcy lawyers spread across a number of offices… and maintains a good reputation in the market. The team focuses on representing secured creditors, borrowers in workouts, asset purchasers in distressed asset cases and creditors’ committees in Chapter 11 commercial matters, as well as trustees, liquidating agents and lenders." (Chambers USA)

• Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Bankruptcy/Restructuring law firms in Florida since 2003
• PLC Which Lawyer: Leading Restructuring and Insolvency law firm in FL: Miami
• U.S. News/Best Lawyers in America: Ranked #1 in Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law in Florida

Construction

"‘There is no other legal team…that could match its construction law capabilities.' The team interacts closely with its real estate, environmental and government contracts attorneys, and is second-to-none for its expertise in the Critical Path Method (CPM) of scheduling construction delays." (The Legal 500)

• Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Construction law firms in Florida since 2003 and in Virginia since 2007 
• Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Real Estate, Land Use, and Environmental law firms in Florida for the seventh consecutive year
• PLC Which Lawyer: Recognized U.S. Corporate Real Estate law firm
• The Legal 500: Recommended as a leading Construction law firm in the Southeast and the West Coast
• Green Building Certification Institute: One of the top 5 legal teams in the U.S. in number of LEED accredited lawyers

Labor & Employment

"The team is…a significant force in the market." (Chambers USA - Florida)

• Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Labor & Employment law firms in Florida since 2003 
• The Legal 500: Recommended as a leading Immigration law firm

Intellectual Property

• Intellectual Property Today: Ranked among the Top 100 Patent Firms

Healthcare

"Continues to be a major presence in the market, handling the full range of health law matters." (Chambers USA – Florida)

• Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Healthcare law firms in Florida since 2005
• U.S. News/Best Lawyers in America: Ranked #1 in Healthcare Law in Florida
• Board Certification: One of the largest teams of lawyers Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law

Tax

"Extensive tax expertise and a highly skilled team of attorneys. The group advises domestic and foreign corporations, partnerships, individuals and nonprofit institutions on a wide range of federal, state and local tax issues, tax audits and tax litigation." (Chambers USA – Florida)

• Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Tax law firms in Florida

Environment and Natural Resources

"At the forefront of green regulations and an authority on brownfield matters, this team typically advises… on clean-up and climate change regulations." (Chambers USA)

• Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Environmental law firms in Florida since 2003

Financial Institutions

"Akerman can justifiably lay claim to being one of the pre-eminent finance practices in the Southeast." (The Legal 500 – South)

"This broad-based powerhouse continues to dominate the Florida legal landscape and is widely considered a top destination for cutting-edge regulatory and financial advice in the banking arena. Market sources particularly admire the firm’s solid bench, sheer size and vast coverage across the state and beyond. Observers note the team’s increased visibility in the wake of the global financial downturn as the lawyers assist clients with adapting to new regulatory measures and restructuring issues." (Chambers USA)

• Chambers USA: Ranked #1 for Banking & Finance in Florida since 2003 
• The Legal 500: Recommended as a leading Bank Lending law firm in the South 
• U.S. News/Best Lawyers in America: Ranked #1 in Banking Law in Florida

Insurance

"This absolutely first-rated full-service practice covers both litigation and regulatory matters." (Chambers USA – Florida)

• Chambers USA: Ranked #1 for Insurance in Florida since 2004 
• U.S. News/Best Lawyers in America: Ranked #1 in Insurance Law in Florida
  

Transportation: Shipping

"This market-leading practice handles classical shipping litigation matters relating to collision, PI, cargo claims and salvage issues. The team regularly represents shipowners, manufacturers and marine insurance underwriters in defense work. It is especially highly recommended for related products liability and subrogation cases, and has seen a rise in contentious matters relating to yacht and vessel foreclosures of late." (Chambers USA)

• Chambers USA: Ranked #1 for Transportation: Shipping: Litigation (outside New York) in the U.S. since 2005

U.S. Law Firms

• Ranked among the Top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250
• Ranked 110 in the AmLaw 200 largest law firms in the U.S. 
• Ranked largest firm in Florida by Florida Trend magazine

Diversity

• Thomas L. Sager Award Winner – Presented by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association in recognition of the highest commitment to improving the hiring, retention and promotion of minority and women attorneys
• MultiCultural Law magazine 2009 – Top 100 firm for diversity and Top 25 firm for Hispanic Americans
• Diversity & The Bar 2007 – Top 10  Law Firm in the U.S. for Women Equity Partners 
• Minority Law Journal's Diversity Scorecard 2009 – Top 100 Law Firm in the U.S. for Diversity