Akerman has once again earned top-tier recognition in The Legal 500 Latin America Guide 2027, securing a Tier 1 ranking in the category of Corporate/Commercial: International Firms (Cuba). The ranking underscores the firm’s continued leadership in serving clients across the region, its coveted reputation for litigation involving Latin American entities, and its position at the forefront of Helms-Burton Act lawsuits and sanctions.

The Legal 500 also individually recognized Cuba Practice Chair Augusto E. Maxwell, who moved up to Tier 1 from Tier 2, and International Practice Chair Pedro A. Freyre, who moved up to Tier 2 from Tier 3, both in Corporate/Commercial: International Firms (Cuba). In addition, Associate Odette Ponce of the Government Strategies Practice Group was newly ranked as an “Associate to Watch.”

Results for The Legal 500 Latin America are compiled based on information from independent researchers. The research provides a thorough review of the strengths and capabilities of law firms working in numerous practice areas across the region.

About Akerman
Founded in 1920, Akerman is an Am Law 100 firm recognized by Vault among the nation’s most prestigious law firms. The firm has more than 700 lawyers and business professionals throughout the United States.