The national firm Akerman was founded in Orlando in 1920. It now has 25 offices across 15 states, but Florida remains core to the firm and is the state where it has the largest number of offices. 

Focusses/specialisms  

The firm is best known for mid-market M&A and real estate work in Florida and is active in capital markets and restructuring. 

The firm has a national capital markets practice note that represents issuers in bond issuances, IPOs and share offerings. 

Its M&A team, bolstered by the Florida offices, represents strategic and private equity buyers and sellers in acquisition-related matters, including acquisition financing. 

It also has a notable restructuring and insolvency practice in Texas. 

Key clients 

Key clients for the firm include HIG Capital, AE Industrial Partners, AutoNation, Carrols Holdco, RumbleOn and Green Growth Brands.