Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson is a full-service law firm with over 100 lawyers across Florida. It has offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Tallahassee and Coral Gables.
The firm is best known for its work in banking and M&A, but also has a notable restructuring and insolvency practice.
In M&A, the practice acts on the buy and sell side in strategic and private equity acquisitions, joint ventures and mergers. The team is particularly active in the technology and real estate industries, though it has experience with a multitude of industries. It also works with private equity firms in fund formations and investments.
The restructuring and insolvency practice advises debtors, trustees and receivers in out of court restructurings and Chapter 7 and 11 proceedings.
Key clients for the firm include MPD Holdings, 3Cinteractive, FirstService, The Parker Company, Scout Capital Partners, BGGMC, QFK Capital, Alfred Angelo, DJ Roofing and Telepak Networks.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Bank lending: Borrower side
"Issues were complex and the entire negotiation was done during the pandemic lockdown, plus I myself was stranded 8,000 miles away in another country. SWM worked through all the challenges as if they were not there. It is always a pleasure working with them."
"Business-oriented decision-making is prioritised over outright litigation-strategy decision-making where applicable. Extraordinary attention to detail, without extraordinary billing practices. Full service."
"Great responsiveness, slightly below market rates."
"Responsiveness, transactional acumen and collaboration."
"Proactive and very timely turnaround."
