Akerman LLP is a leading transactions and trial law firm known for its core strengths in middle market M&A, within the financial services and real estate industries, and for a diverse Latin America practice. With more than 650 lawyers and government affairs professionals and a network of 24 offices, Akerman is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the United States by The American Lawyer (2017). Akerman also is ranked among the top 100 law firms for diversity in The American Lawyer's Diversity Scorecard (2017). Akerman is one of the leading providers of legal services to the financial community in the United States. Our team represents domestic and foreign banks, insurance companies, commercial credit companies, arrangers and syndication agents, and other financial institutions in a wide array of banking and litigation activities. Akerman has served the banking industry for more than 80 years and has been integrally involved in the drafting of laws and regulations governing financial institutions at the state and national level. Akerman has also served as General Counsel to the Florida Bankers Association for more than 50 years.