Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman LLP, known for its strengths across the Americas, was recognized for its leading international arbitration practice in two categories by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA 2022 Guide. The national practice was ranked in Band 2 in the International Arbitration: Highly Regarded category and was also recognized in the USA – Nationwide International Arbitration: Enforcement category. The rankings acknowledge Akerman for its overall international arbitration work for clients and its arbitral enforcement expertise.
In addition, Luis A. Perez, chair of the Latin America and the Caribbean Practice and Miami co-office managing partner, is distinguished for his handling of cross-border disputes and complex arbitral enforcement proceedings in the International Arbitration: Enforcement category. Quoting Akerman clients, Chambers noted, "Luis is very experienced and has a great knowledge of the Brazil, Argentina and Chile legal systems. He also has great communication skills." In addition, Chambers reported, "He is an excellent lawyer who always has the right ideas and strategies."
Perez leads an internationally recognized team providing legal counsel across multiple disciplines. He focuses his practice on dispute resolution and handles commercial litigation and arbitration across the United States and Latin America for clients in various sectors, including manufacturing, defense contracting, energy, technology, financial services, and medical devices.
Akerman's International Arbitration Practice is one of 28 practice areas recognized nationally by Chambers, including the Cannabis Law, Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation), Franchising, and Leisure & Hospitality. The firm also earned honors in geographically-based rankings in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and the District of Columbia.
Chambers and Partners ranked law firms based on technical legal ability, client service, commercial vision and business understanding, diligence, value for money and depth of team. Rankings are based on extensive interviews with clients and peers as well as firm submissions.
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