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Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today announced Chambers Global has once again recognized the firm's Latin America & the Caribbean Practice as among the best in International Arbitration: Latin America-wide. The firm's Cuba Practice achieved another milestone ranking with Akerman as the only U.S. firm distinguished in General Business Law (Expertise Based Abroad) – Cuba. Akerman lawyers also continue to be singled out as leaders in their fields of practice. The 2016 edition of Chambers Global ranked Felipe Berer, a partner with the Corporate Practice Group, as a leader in International Trade in both the U.S. and Brazil markets. Augusto Maxwell, chair of Akerman's Cuba Practice, was highlighted as a leading lawyer in Cuba Corporate/Commercial law, becoming the only U.S.-based lawyer to earn this recognition.

Akerman's Latin America & the Caribbean Practice achieved the same distinction in the Chambers Latin America 2016 edition. The team was also recognized nationally in the current edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers for International Trade and Finance Law and for International Arbitration – Commercial.

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.

About Akerman LLP
Akerman LLP is a leading transactions and trial law firm known for its core strengths in middle market M&A, within the financial services and real estate industries, and for a diverse Latin America practice. With more than 600 lawyers and government affairs professionals and a network of 20 offices, it is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the United States by The American Lawyer (2015). Akerman also is ranked among the top 50 law firms for diversity in The American Lawyer's Diversity Scorecard (2015).

Akerman's Latin America & the Caribbean Practice includes lawyers and advisors who represent multinational clients in transactions and disputes covering a wide range of legal issues, including cross-border M&A, joint ventures, securities offerings, syndicated and secured lending transactions, project financings, debt restructurings, complex construction work and other contractual matters. The team possesses significant experience in representing global companies in connection with establishing and developing a U.S. presence and in managing their Latin American operations.

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