Corporate

"Akerman fields a 'seasoned, expert team that combines the experience found at larger firms with the responsiveness of a smaller, more agile firm'..." (The Legal 500)

• U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized as a national tier one law firm for Corporate Law and Securities Regulation
• U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Mergers & Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity, Securities/Capital Markets, International Trade and Finance, Antitrust, Franchise, Private Funds/Hedge Funds, and Venture Capital Law categories
• The Legal 500: Recognized as a national tier one law firm for Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts: Middle Market
• Law360: Ranked among the top 100 law firms for M&A
• Corporate Counsel magazine: "Go To" law firm for corporate transactions/M&As
• Chambers USA: #1 Corporate practice in Florida; recognized as market leader in Florida since 2003 for Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity
• Chambers Latin America: The only U.S. law firm ranked for Cuba Corporate/Commercial

Litigation

"This solid team is well versed in handling complex commercial litigation. It is noted particularly for its expertise in matters relating to the financial services, insurance, healthcare and real estate sectors. With the backing of the firm's impressive national network, the team is able to handle nationwide class actions with ease." (Chambers USA)

• U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized as a national tier one law firm for Commercial Litigation, Appellate Practice, and Litigation: Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Construction, and Real Estate
• U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Litigation: Antitrust, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Regulatory Enforcement, and International Arbitration - Commercial categories
• Law360: Ranked among the top 100 law firms for Capital Markets and Securities Litigation, White Collar Crime, and Government Investigations
• Daily Business Review: Recognized as Litigation Department of the Year for three consecutive years in the General Litigation, Labor & Employment, and Intellectual Property categories
• Chambers Latin America: Ranked as one of the leading law firms for International Arbitration across all of Latin America
• Chambers Global: Ranked as one of the leading law firms for International Arbitration across all of Latin America
• Chambers USA: Antitrust Practice ranked in Florida
• Chambers USA: Litigation Practice Group ranked in Florida since 2003
• Benchmark Litigation: Recognized as a standout law firm with multi-state litigation capabilities
• Benchmark Litigation: Top ranked in Florida and recommended as a leading law firm in Virginia for Litigation
• Benchmark Appellate: Top ranked in Florida, Eleventh Circuit