Akerman is pleased to share that our firm and several attorneys have received top rankings in this year's Chambers Global Guide. Chambers designated Akerman a Band 1 law firm in the category of "General Business Law: International Firms" for Cuba, with the publication saying, "Akerman ascends to the top band this year due to outstanding market support." In addition, Akerman ranked lawyers advanced in its global rankings, including:
- Pedro Freyre (General Business Law: International Firms - Cuba)
- Augusto Maxwell (General Business Law: International Firms - Cuba)
- Luis A. Perez (Latin America–International Counsel: Arbitration, International Arbitration)
- Hiroshi Sarumida (Japan: Corporate/M&A, USA: Corporate/M&A)
Akerman is one of only a few firms located solely in the United States to earn these rankings in Chambers Global. They follow similar honors for the firm and its attorneys in Chambers Latin America, which recognized Akerman in the "Cuba (International Counsel) Law Firm of the Year" category, as well as recognizing its transactional and arbitration work across the region.
Chambers Global ranks the world’s leading law firms with international practices and lawyers who work across continents to serve client needs. The listings are based on thousands of in-depth interviews with peers and clients to assess the reputations and experience of business lawyers around the globe.