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, LLP19 Years Ranked
- Carl D Roston Akerman LLP20 Years Ranked
- David A Barkus Holland & Knight LLP17 Years Ranked
- Harris C Siskind McDermott Will & Emery LLP17 Years Ranked
- Jonathan L Awner Akerman LLP23 Years Ranked
- Kara L MacCullough Greenberg Traurig, LLP20 Years Ranked
Band 2
Band 3
- Aaron Slavens Holland & Knight LLP5 Years Ranked
- David Black Berger Singerman11 Years Ranked
- David Seifer Bilzin Sumberg16 Years Ranked
- Ira N Rosner Holland & Knight LLP18 Years Ranked
- Joshua M Samek Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
- Lorne S. Cantor Jones Day5 Years Ranked
- Marshall Pasternack Bilzin Sumberg16 Years Ranked
- Jacqueline HodesJ2 Advisors
Band 4
- Alison W Miller Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.15 Years Ranked
- David G Bates Gunster17 Years Ranked
- David Wells Winston & Strawn LLP19 Years Ranked
- Jaret Davis Greenberg Traurig, LLP6 Years Ranked
- Joshua Kaye DLA Piper LLP (US)18 Years Ranked
- Martin Schrier Cozen O'Connor7 Years Ranked
- Matthew Miller Greenberg Traurig, LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael Keyes Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.8 Years Ranked
- Randy A Bullard Morrison Foerster14 Years Ranked
- Roberto R Pupo Holland & Knight LLP6 Years Ranked
- Tammy L Knight Holland & Knight LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jorge FreelandFreeland Partners, Inc
Band 5
- David Birke Akerman LLP2 Years Ranked
- Donald "Rocky" Thompson Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.1 Years Ranked
- Eric Gilbert McDermott Will & Emery LLP7 Years Ranked
- Evan Kanter Jones Day3 Years Ranked
- Javier Alvarez TA PLLC6 Years Ranked
- Jose Sariego Bilzin Sumberg5 Years Ranked
- Luis Velez Jones Day5 Years Ranked
- Martin G Burkett Akerman LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael Hacker McDermott Will & Emery LLP6 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Rodríguez Winston & Strawn LLP5 Years Ranked
- Paul Quinn Akerman LLP18 Years Ranked
- Xavier Ruiz RC Law LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey MusaffiJ2 Advisors
- Mario FontesLewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Akerman LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedAkerman LLP is a full-service firm with wide geographical state coverage. The firm is experienced in representing both public and private companies in a variety of matters, including M&A and dispositions. It regularly assists private equity funds in mid-market transactions across a range of industries, including healthcare, transportation and technology. The firm is 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 Equity2025 | Band 1 | 6 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 counselling. It acts for an impressive range of household names, including many of the state's largest corporations. The firm 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 Equity2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP handles a diverse range of work across its North and South Florida offices. The firm is capable of handling transactions not just statewide but nationally and across borders, with a focus on Latin America and Canada. It has significant knowledge advising a range of clients, from start-ups to large companies on both the public and private sides. The firm boasts particular expertise in securities regulatory matters. It has additional representative experience in private equity transactions and corporate governance matters.
Band 2
2 McDermott Will & Emery LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery LLP is experienced across a range of industry sectors and is regarded as a particularly strong candidate for healthcare matters. The firm is well known for carrying out work related to mid-market private equity matters, including acquisitions and leveraged financings. It is adept at handling cross-border transactions.
Band 3
3 Bilzin SumbergCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2025 | Band 3 | 6 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. The firm is especially well known for handling real estate-related matters. It 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 Equity2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedGunster boasts a full-service corporate practice with a strong Florida offering and established connections with larger national firms. The firm is well versed in M&A, private equity investments and international transactions. It represents clients across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, agriculture and financial services. The firm deals with a wide variety of entities from private start-ups to large public companies. It is 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 Equity2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP is sought after to advise on transactions spanning mergers, acquisitions and sales, among other matters. The firm's clients include financial institutions, healthcare providers and technology companies. It is 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 Equity2025 | Band 4 | 6 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. The firm 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 Kirkland & EllisCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis is a highly respected firm with broad national and international reach. The firm advises clients on high-profile private equity transactions, encompassing acquisitions, investments and sales.
4 Sidley Austin LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP is a widely respected firm advising clients on domestic and international transactions. The firm offers expertise in industries including sports, real estate and infrastructure.
4 Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.Corporate/M&A & Private Equity2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedStearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. offers significant experience to clients dealing with mid-market transactions across a range of industries, including banking and life sciences. Its expertise includes M&A, private equity and corporate regulatory work. The firm is frequently involved in joint venture real estate matters. It also regularly advises on securities offerings and filings.
Band 5
5 Berger SingermanCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2025 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedBerger Singerman provides comprehensive corporate service to established businesses. The firm has strong state coverage across four offices with in-depth expertise in M&A and corporate finance matters. It offers experience in handling private equity, venture capital and securities transactions. The firm acts for clients across a range of industries, including a focus on real estate and hospitality businesses. It is frequently engaged to deal with matters across the country and internationally.
5 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2025 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a large-scale international law firm with a Miami base. The firm provides a broad range of corporate expertise for clients such as financial institutions, private companies, governments and non-profits. It has significant experience in cross-border issues, including European and Latin American matters. The firm has notable involvement in public-private partnerships involving significant infrastructure projects. Additionally, it is skilled at handling corporate securities transactions.
5 RC Law LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2025 | Band 5 | 3 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 Winston & Strawn LLPCorporate/M&A & Private Equity2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedWinston & Strawn LLP advises a range of clients on transactional matters including joint ventures, investments and acquisitions. The firm is noted for its expertise in both domestic and international deals.