Akerman was ranked as a tier 1 law firm in the M&A and Real Estate categories by International Financial Law Review in its 2020 “IFLR 1000 United States” list. Jonathan Awner and Carl Roston, co-chairs of the Corporate Practice Group, were “Highly Regarded” for their M&A experience, along with Martin Burkett, co-chair of the M&A and Private Equity Practice, and Stephen Roddenberry. In addition, Kenneth Wiggins was distinguished as a “Rising Star” in the M&A category. 

The IFLR1000 United States rankings celebrate the most innovative firms, deals, and lawyers, and are based on transactional evidence, as well as client and peer feedback.