Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
USA Guide 2024 : Florida: North & Central
Band 3
Contact number
+1 407 423 4000Chambers Review
Akerman LLP is a full-service firm with wide geographical state coverage. Experienced in representing both public and private companies in a variety of matters, including M&A and dispositions. Regularly assists private equity funds in midmarket transactions across a range of industries, including healthcare, transportation and technology. Able to draw on significant firm strength in complementary areas such as tax, real estate and regulatory expertise.
Work Highlights
- Akerman LLP represented HEICO Corporation in the $2 billion acquisition of Wencor Group from Warburg Pincus.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's a renowned and sophisticated practice."
"The Akerman team has great subject matter experts who are personable and able to resolve complex issues."
"It's a highly sophisticated team who are timely and helpful in their counsel."
"It's a renowned and sophisticated practice."
"The Akerman team has great subject matter experts who are personable and able to resolve complex issues."
"It's a highly sophisticated team who are timely and helpful in their counsel."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Roddenberry draws upon his extensive experience in the market to advise clients on a wide range of corporate matters, from M&A to go-private transactions.
Teddy Klinghoffer boasts a market-leading corporate and M&A practice across a range of different industries, including recent work in the transport and healthcare sectors.
"Beyond the depth of his legal scholarship, Teddy is a well-rounded business person."
Carl Roston is a long-standing practitioner in the market who brings standout knowledge to M&A, among other corporate matters.
"Carl is an institution in Florida."
Jonathan Awner maintains an impressive private equity practice and is also highly sought after for his handling of M&A.
"Jonathan truly understands our needs, is incredibly insightful and is an expert in his field."
Jed Freeland has notable expertise in acting in corporate financing matters, in addition to M&A.
"Jed is incredibly smart and has a very sophisticated practice."
"He has a good business head and is off-the-charts smart from a legal perspective."
Nathan Balint is a well-regarded corporate lawyer, well versed in acquisition transactions. He is also known for his general corporate work, which includes governance and private equity matters.
David Birke enjoys a strong reputation for work advising private equity groups and their portfolio companies on both buy and sell-side transactions. He is able to provide additional expertise as a qualified accountant.
"David is very client-focused with great depth of experience."
"He's a very bright and smart attorney."
"David is very smart, personable and commercial."
Martin Burkett is skilled in representing clients in corporate and private equity, with a strong pedigree in advising on transactional matters.
Paul Quinn advises clients on corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and dispositions. His client base includes private equity firms and portfolio companies.
"Paul is an outstanding lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Akerman LLP
Florida: North & Central
Florida: South