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Akerman LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : New York: Upstate

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Akerman LLP

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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 - New York: Upstate

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Akerman LLP has considerable expertise assisting private equity funds, strategic investors and venture capital funds with a wide array of transactions. The department also possesses strength acting for portfolio companies and startups in mergers, acquisitions and dispositions as well as capital raising.

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Work Highlights

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  • Akerman represented ResiXperts in its acquisition of Tokay Heating & Air, a provider of heating and cooling solutions in Northern California.

Strengths

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  • They distinguish themselves with their responsiveness, quality of work and value.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • Akerman are a complete firm with access across IP, transactions, financings, M&A and some tax areas. They are extremely thorough, competent and transparent.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • They have depth of personal relationships and also depth of experience in structuring and executing deals. They are trusted advisors.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • William A Hoy IV
    William A Hoy IV

    William A Hoy IV

    William Hoy is noted for his private equity practice and represents a range of funds and strategic investors in an array of transactional matters. These include acquisitions as well as equity financings.

    • He is a leader and a strong supporter of our efforts.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Mario C. Fallone
    Mario C. Fallone

    Mario C. Fallone

    Mario Fallone has notable expertise in advising emerging companies and their investors on complex financing. His client base includes corporates in the food and beverage and insurance industries, among others.

    • Mario is a perfect lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law but also savvy on business, which makes him a quasi-adviser in providing his legal guidance in alignment with business objectives. He is a tremendous resource.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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New York: Upstate

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