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Provided by Akerman LLP

Akerman advises public and private companies, including private equity funds, on M&A, capital markets transactions, financings, and other transactional matters, with a strong focus on the middle market. Senior members of the firm lead all transactions and remain actively engaged with our clients—providing pragmatic solutions and serving as a catalyst for launching, growing, and maintaining successful businesses.

Service Offerings

  • Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity
  • Capital Markets
  • Taxation
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Public Finance
  • Banking, Lending & Structured Finance
  • Venture Capital
  • Franchise & Licensing

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Florida: North & Central

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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

Provided by Akerman LLP

  • Akerman LLP represented HEICO Corporation in the $2 billion acquisition of Wencor Group from Warburg Pincus.

Strengths

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"It's a renowned and sophisticated practice."

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
USA

"The Akerman team has great subject matter experts who are personable and able to resolve complex issues."

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
USA

"It's a highly sophisticated team who are timely and helpful in their counsel."

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Stephen Roddenberry
S
Stephen Roddenberry
S
Senior Statespeople
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.
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Teddy D Klinghoffer
S
Teddy D Klinghoffer
S
Senior Statespeople
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."
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Carl D Roston
1
Carl D Roston
1
Band 1
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."
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Jonathan L Awner
1
Jonathan L Awner
1
Band 1
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."
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Jed Freeland
4
Jed Freeland
4
Band 4
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."
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Nathan Balint
4
Nathan Balint
4
Band 4
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.
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David Birke
5
David Birke
5
Band 5
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."
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Martin G Burkett
5
Martin G Burkett
5
Band 5
Martin Burkett is skilled in representing clients in corporate and private equity, with a strong pedigree in advising on transactional matters.
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Paul Quinn
5
Paul Quinn
5
Band 5
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."
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Ranked Lawyers at
Akerman LLP

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Florida: North & Central

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Jed Freeland
4
Jed Freeland
4
Band 4
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Nathan Balint
4
Nathan Balint
4
Band 4
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Florida: South

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Stephen Roddenberry
S
Stephen Roddenberry
S
Senior Statespeople
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Teddy D Klinghoffer
S
Teddy D Klinghoffer
S
Senior Statespeople
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Carl D Roston
1
Carl D Roston
1
Band 1
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Jonathan L Awner
1
Jonathan L Awner
1
Band 1
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David Birke
5
David Birke
5
Band 5
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Martin G Burkett
5
Martin G Burkett
5
Band 5
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Paul Quinn
5
Paul Quinn
5
Band 5
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Clients

Provided by Akerman LLP

AutoNation, Inc.

B/E Aerospace, Inc.

Branford Castle Partners, LP

Carrols Restaurant Group

H.I.G. Capital, LLC

HEICO Corporation

IDI Inc.

MBF Healthcare Partners

OPKO Health

Pasteur Medical

Steiner Leisure

The Comvest Group

The GEO Group, Inc.

Trivest Partners, L.P.

Industries

Provided by Akerman LLP

Aerospace & Defense

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Financial Services

Health Care

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

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