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Introduction
Akerman is home to more than 700 attorneys across 25 offices, and the firm is well known for middle market M&A and complex disputes. It also has a strong international practice, with an especially robust knowledge of the Cuban market.
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About the Firm
While Miami-based Akerman LLP is often recognized for its expertise in middle-market M&A and complex disputes, this AmLaw 100 firm covers a broad range of practices and industries. Notably, the Financial Times has rated the firm as one of the most innovative and forward-thinking in the industry.
Star of the Sunshine State
Akerman opened its doors in 1920 when Alexander Akerman—son of former U.S. Attorney General Amos Akerman—partnered with Orlando lawyer John Cheney to start the firm. Since then, Akerman has been instrumental in Florida milestone projects like the routing of Interstate 4, the procurement of land for Walt Disney World, and the founding of The First National Bank of Orlando (now SunTrust). Since its formation, the firm has...
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