Akerman is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" in the United States in its annual survey. The firm earned 35 national practice rankings and received the singular distinction of being named the "2026 Leveraged Buyouts & Private Equity Law Firm of the Year." This prestigious award is granted to only one firm nationwide in each practice area, recognizing Akerman's leadership, national strength, and consistent excellence in the leveraged buyouts and private equity sector.

Leading the Market in Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity

The Best Lawyers "Law Firm of the Year" awards honor firms that demonstrate sustained performance, innovation, and peer respect at the highest level. The Leveraged Buyouts & Private Equity category recognizes exceptional skill in transactional structuring, regulatory compliance, due diligence, and creative deal execution. Being selected as the top firm in this category confirms Akerman's standing among the nation's elite legal advisors to private equity sponsors, investors, and portfolio companies.

Record Number of Tier 1 Rankings Nationwide

Akerman achieved a record-breaking 157 Tier 1 rankings nationally and across major business centers, reflecting the firm's broad capabilities and reputation for excellence across its practices, including Bankruptcy and Reorganization, Corporate, Healthcare, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Real Estate, and Tax. The honors also encompass 131 Metropolitan Tier 1 distinctions highlighting Akerman's strength in key markets—Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Washington, D.C., and others.

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