Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity | USA
Florida: South
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 4
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Bruce I March Greenberg Traurig, LLP18 Years Ranked
Carl D Roston Akerman LLP19 Years Ranked
David A Barkus Holland & Knight LLP16 Years Ranked
Harris C Siskind McDermott Will & Emery LLP16 Years Ranked
Jonathan L Awner Akerman LLP22 Years Ranked
Kara L MacCullough Greenberg Traurig, LLP19 Years Ranked
Band 2
Band 3
David Black Berger Singerman10 Years Ranked
David Seifer Bilzin Sumberg15 Years Ranked
Ira N Rosner Holland & Knight LLP17 Years Ranked
Jeremy S Liss Kirkland & Ellis7 Years Ranked
Joshua M Samek Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
Marshall Pasternack Bilzin Sumberg15 Years Ranked- Jacqueline HodesJ2 Advisors
Band 4
Aaron Slavens Holland & Knight LLP4 Years Ranked
Alison W Miller Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.14 Years Ranked
David G Bates Gunster16 Years Ranked
David Wells Winston & Strawn LLP18 Years Ranked
Jaret Davis Greenberg Traurig, LLP5 Years Ranked
Joshua Kaye DLA Piper LLP (US)17 Years Ranked
Lorne S. Cantor Jones Day4 Years Ranked
Martin Schrier Cozen O'Connor6 Years Ranked
Matthew Miller Greenberg Traurig, LLP4 Years Ranked
Michael Keyes Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.7 Years Ranked- Jorge FreelandFreeland Partners, Inc
Band 5
David Birke Akerman LLP1 Years Ranked
Eric Gilbert McDermott Will & Emery LLP6 Years Ranked
Javier Alvarez TA PLLC5 Years Ranked
Jose Sariego Bilzin Sumberg4 Years Ranked
Martin G Burkett Akerman LLP4 Years Ranked
Michael Hacker McDermott Will & Emery LLP5 Years Ranked
Nicholas Rodríguez Winston & Strawn LLP4 Years Ranked
Paul Quinn Akerman LLP17 Years Ranked
Randy A Bullard Morrison Foerster13 Years Ranked
Roberto R Pupo Holland & Knight LLP5 Years Ranked
Tammy L Knight Holland & Knight LLP1 Years Ranked- Mario FontesLewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Akerman LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedAkerman 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.
1 Greenberg Traurig, LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig, LLP has a strong Florida base which is complemented by national corporate practice strength. The firm represents clients across the full range of corporate matters, including private equity investments, M&A and counseling. It acts for an impressive range of household names, including many of the state's largest corporations. The group is also skilled at handling the transactional concerns of technology and pharmaceutical sector clients. It offers additional strength in handling cross-border matters, with frequent representation of Latin American clients.
1 Holland & Knight LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP handles a diverse range of work across its North and South Florida offices. Capable of handling transactions not just statewide, but nationally and across borders, with a focus on Latin America and Canada. Significant knowledge advising a range of clients, from startups to large companies on both the public and private sides. Boasts particular expertise in securities regulatory matters. Additional representative experience in private equity transactions and corporate governance matters.
Band 2
2 McDermott Will & Emery LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery LLP is experienced across a range of industry sectors and regarded as a particularly strong candidate for healthcare matters. Well known for carrying out work related to middle-market private equity matters, including acquisitions and leveraged financings. Adept at handling cross-border transactions.
Band 3
3 Bilzin SumbergCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBilzin Sumberg focuses on M&A, joint venture and private equity work, with particular expertise in fund formation, raising capital and fund-related M&A deals. Especially well known for handling real estate-related matters. Advises both public and private companies dealing with significant corporate transactions, acting for a diverse client roster which includes Fortune 500 companies, investors and developers.
3 GunsterCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGunster boasts a full-service corporate practice with a strong Florida offering and established connections with larger national firms. Well versed in M&A, private equity investments and international transactions. Represents clients across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, agriculture and financial services. Deals with a broad variety of entities, from private startups to large public companies. Well supported by a range of complementary departments, including banking and finance and litigation.
Band 4
4 DLA Piper LLP (US)Corporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP is sought after to advise on transactions spanning mergers, acquisitions and sales, among other matters. Clients include financial institutions, healthcare providers and technology companies. Well placed to handle cross-border matters, drawing upon the strengths of other offices in the USA and abroad.
4 Jones DayCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJones Day is home to an adept corporate practice with a strong pedigree in M&A, joint ventures and mid-market private equity transactions. Excels in a broad array of industry sectors, with clients benefiting from the firm's extensive global and national network to handle cross-border deals, particularly in Latin America.
4 Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.Corporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedStearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson PA offers significant experience to clients dealing with midmarket transactions across a range of industries, including banking and life sciences. Expertise includes M&A, private equity and corporate regulatory work. Frequently involved in joint venture real estate matters. Also regularly advises on securities offerings and filings.
Band 5
5 Berger SingermanCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedBerger Singerman provides comprehensive corporate service to established businesses. Strong state coverage across four offices, with in-depth expertise in M&A and corporate finance matters. Offers experience handling private equity, venture capital and securities transactions. Acts for clients across a range of industries, including a focus on real estate and hospitality businesses. Frequently engaged to deal with matters across the country and internationally.
5 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a large-scale international law firm with a Miami base. Provides a broad range of corporate expertise for clients such as financial institutions, private companies, governments and non-profits. Significant experience in cross-border issues, including European and Latin American matters. Notable involvement in public-private partnerships involving significant infrastructure projects. Additionally skilled at handling corporate securities transactions.
5 Kirkland & EllisCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis is a highly respected firm with broad national and international reach. The team advises clients on high-profile private equity transactions, encompassing acquisitions, investments and sales.
5 RC Law LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedRC Law LLP is a Miami-based firm that offers strong advice in domestic and cross-border M&A and joint ventures. It is sought after by a clientele of public and private companies and private equity firms.
5 Sidley Austin LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP is a widely respected firm advising clients on domestic and international transactions. The team offers expertise in industries including sports, real estate and infrastructure.
5 Winston & Strawn LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedWinston & Strawn LLP advises a range of clients on transactional matters including joint ventures, investments and acquisitions. The team is noted for expertise in both domestic and international deals.