In a global economy, financial institutions face a range of complex legal challenges, from major regulatory changes to cutting-edge developments in fintech. To deliver effective counsel, legal advisors must combine a deep understanding of the financial sector with a solid understanding of the laws and regulations that govern it.

Akerman’s Financial Institutions Commercial Litigation Practice represents domestic and foreign banks, CMBS special servers, insurance companies, commercial credit companies, arrangers and syndication agents, private lenders, and other financial institutions in a broad scope of litigation, workout, receivership, and bankruptcy activities. Recognized by Best Lawyers as a leading national firm for Banking and Finance and Securities Regulation Litigation, we have played an integral role in drafting laws and regulations governing financial institutions at both the state and national levels.

Our firm has also been recognized by Best Lawyers and Law360 as a top litigating force nationwide and has specifically earned national acclaim for its work in complex commercial litigation, including a national tier one ranking from Best Lawyers and recognition from Chambers USA as a “solid team… noted particularly for its expertise in matters relating to the financial services, insurance, [and] real estate sectors.”

Our multidisciplinary team consistently achieves positive outcomes in regulatory litigation, inter-creditor disputes, and in the defense of consumer and other lender liability claims, including class actions brought in state and federal courts.

From single-plaintiff lender liability claims to class actions with hundreds of thousands of members, our attorneys offer a combination of familiarity with regulatory issues, an understanding of practical business concerns, and a proven track record of litigation know-how that leaves Akerman uniquely positioned to bring any issues faced by financial institutions to an efficient and effective resolution.