Today’s financial markets offer substantial growth opportunities for private equity firms. Yet risk often accompanies opportunity, making disputes a common occurrence. When claims arise, highly skilled legal counsel can minimize exposure and disruption so private equity firms can remain focused on what matters most—achieving their business goals.
Recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers as a national tier one law firm for Private Equity and Commercial Litigation, and one of the only law firms with litigators listed by Best Lawyers in the area of Private Funds/Hedge Funds law, Akerman’s broad experience in the private equity arena provides us with unique perspective and efficiencies in handling claims commonly faced by private equity companies, their portfolio companies, and their employees.
As one of the first law firms in the United States focused on the distinct litigation needs of private equity firms, we are known for our pragmatic, results-oriented approach. We are well versed in litigation involving investors, valuation issues, corporate governance disputes, tax matters, creditor claims, shareholder class actions, and fraud, as well as a range of transactional disputes. In addition to resolving disputes involving limited partners, we work to ensure that our clients are not exposed to claims by creditors of portfolio companies. We also counsel private equity clients on risk mitigation techniques designed to anticipate legal issues and avoid the potential for damaging lawsuits.
