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McGuireWoods Recognized for Excellence With 21 Top-Tier National Rankings in Best Law Firms
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Recognized for Excellence With 21 Top-Tier National Rankings in Best Law Firms
November 5, 2026
McGuireWoods earned first-tier national rankings in 21 practice areas in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms. The annual report is compiled from client feedback and peer reviews.
The firm received national Tier 1 rankings in the following litigation and transactional categories.
* Banking and Finance Law
* Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
* Commercial
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Recognized for Excellence With 21 Top-Tier National Rankings in Best Law Firms
November 5, 2026
McGuireWoods earned first-tier national rankings in 21 practice areas in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms. The annual report is compiled from client feedback and peer reviews.
The firm received national Tier 1 rankings in the following litigation and transactional categories.
* Banking and Finance Law
* Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
* CommercialLitigation
* Construction Law
* Corporate Law
* Criminal Defense: White-Collar
* Employment Law - Management
* Health Care Law
* Litigation - Banking and Finance
* Litigation - Bankruptcy
* Litigation - Environmental
* Litigation - Labor and Employment
* Litigation - Patent
* Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Project Finance Law
* Public Finance Law
* Real Estate Law
* Securities / Capital Markets Law
* Securities Regulation
* Tax Law
* Venture Capital Law
In addition, McGuireWoods earned regional Tier 1 rankings in the following cities.
Atlanta: Banking and Finance Law; Health Care Law; Insurance Law
Austin: Government Relations Practice
Baltimore: Banking and Finance Law; Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment; Litigation - Securities; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Public Finance Law; Real Estate Law
Charlotte, N.C.: Appellate Practice; Banking and Finance Law; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Bet-the-Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law; Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Employment Law - Management; Energy Law; Labor Law - Management; Litigation - Banking and Finance; Litigation - ERISA; Litigation - First Amendment; Litigation - Labor and Employment; Litigation - Securities; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Securities / Capital Markets Law; Securities Regulation; Venture Capital Law
Charlottesville, Va.: Commercial Litigation; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Trusts and Estates
Chicago: Banking and Finance Law; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Health Care Law; Public Finance Law
Columbia, S.C.: Energy Regulatory Law; Government Relations Practice
Dallas/Fort Worth: Corporate Law; Litigation - Intellectual Property; Venture Capital Law
Houston: Construction Law; Litigation - Intellectual Property; Litigation - Patent
Jacksonville: Real Estate Law
Los Angeles: Insurance Law; Litigation - Insurance
New York City: Banking and Finance Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Public Finance Law
Norfolk, Va.: Bet-the-Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Corporate Law; Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Transportation Law
Pittsburgh: Banking and Finance Law; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Corporate Law; Litigation - Bankruptcy; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Oil and Gas Law; Real Estate Law
Raleigh, N.C.:Appellate Practice; Banking and Finance Law; Commercial Litigation; Energy Law; Energy Regulatory Law; Government Relations Practice; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants; Public Finance Law; Utilities Law
Richmond, Va.: Administrative / Regulatory Law; Appellate Practice; Banking and Finance Law; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Copyright Law; Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Employment Law - Management; Energy Law; Energy Regulatory Law; Government Relations Practice; Health Care Law; Insurance Law; Labor Law - Management; Litigation - Banking and Finance; Litigation - Bankruptcy; Litigation - Environmental; Litigation - Patent; Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy); Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Litigation and Controversy - Tax; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Municipal Law; Patent Law; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Project Finance Law; Public Finance Law; Real Estate Law; Securities / Capital Markets Law; Tax Law; Trademark Law; Trusts and Estates; Utilities Law; Venture Capital Law
San Francisco: Banking and Finance Law
Washington, D.C.:Banking and Finance Law; Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Copyright Law; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Employment Law - Management; Energy Law; Environmental Law; Land Use and Zoning Law; Litigation - Construction; Litigation - Environmental; Litigation - Intellectual Property; Litigation - Labor and Employment; Litigation - Real Estate; Litigation - Securities; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Public Finance Law; Real Estate Law; Securities / Capital Markets Law; Securities Regulation; Trusts and Estates
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Original text here: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/press-releases/2026/11/mcguirewoods-recognized-for-excellence-with-21-top-tier-national-rankings-in-best-law-firms/
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Littler Featured in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" List
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Littler Featured in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers(R) "Best Law Firms(R)" List
November 5, 2026
(November 5, 2026) - Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, was featured in the 17th edition of Best Law Firms(R), ranked by Best Lawyers(R). The firm also earned "National Tier 1" rankings for the 17th consecutive year in the following key practice areas:
* Employment Law - Management
* Labor Law - Management
* Litigation - Labor & Employment
Additionally,
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Littler Featured in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers(R) "Best Law Firms(R)" List
November 5, 2026
(November 5, 2026) - Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, was featured in the 17th edition of Best Law Firms(R), ranked by Best Lawyers(R). The firm also earned "National Tier 1" rankings for the 17th consecutive year in the following key practice areas:
* Employment Law - Management
* Labor Law - Management
* Litigation - Labor & Employment
Additionally,the firm received national tier rankings for the Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation - ERISA and Sports Law categories, underscoring the breadth of the firm's capabilities and its commitment to excellence across the full spectrum of workplace legal issues.
Littler also achieved "Tier 1" distinctions in the following 44 metropolitan markets:
Atlanta, Ga.
Austin, Texas
Birmingham, Ala.
Boston, Mass.
Charlotte, N.C.
Chicago, Ill.
Cleveland, Ohio
Colorado
Columbus, Ohio
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Detroit, Mich.
Greenville, S.C.
Houston, Texas
Indianapolis, In.
Kansas City, Kan.
Kansas City, Mo.
Las Vegas, Nev.
Lexington, Ky.
Long Island, N.Y.
Los Angeles, Calif.
Memphis, Tenn.
Miami, Fla.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Nashville, Tenn.
New Haven, Conn.
New Jersey
New York City, N.Y.
Oakland, Calif.
Orange County
Orlando, Fla.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Portland, Maine
Portland, Ore.
Rhode Island
Rochester, N.Y.
Sacramento, Calif.
San Diego, Calif.
San Francisco, Calif.
Seattle, Wash.
St. Louis, Mo.
Washington, D.C.
The 2027 rankings are determined through Best Law Firms(R)' distinguished Purely Peer Review(R) process and established methodology, combining qualitative and quantitative evaluations of legal excellence, notable achievements and client outcomes gathered through a comprehensive submission process managed by Best Lawyers(R).
Earlier this year, more than 260 Littler attorneys were recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America(R), while over 100 attorneys earned recognition in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch(R) in America for their exceptional professional accomplishments early in their careers. Across the firm's international footprint, Littler attorneys and offices also received recognition in their respective regional guides.
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About Littler
With more than 2,000 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what's happening today, and what's likely to happen tomorrow.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/press/press-release/littler-featured-2027-edition-best-lawyersr-best-law-firmsr-list
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Littler Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers Lists in Colombia and Puerto Rico
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Littler Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers(TM) Lists in Colombia and Puerto Rico
(November 5, 2026) - Over 30 attorneys from Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, in its Colombia and Puerto Rico offices have been featured in the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers(R).
The following attorneys were included in the list:
Colombia
* Ricardo Aguirre
* Claudia Barrantes
* Federico Bernal Garcia
* Francisco Buritica
* Andres DaCosta Herrera
* Gustavo Jose
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Littler Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers(TM) Lists in Colombia and Puerto Rico
(November 5, 2026) - Over 30 attorneys from Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, in its Colombia and Puerto Rico offices have been featured in the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers(R).
The following attorneys were included in the list:
Colombia
* Ricardo Aguirre
* Claudia Barrantes
* Federico Bernal Garcia
* Francisco Buritica
* Andres DaCosta Herrera
* Gustavo JoseGnecco
* Carlos Hernan Godoy
* Juan Pablo Godoy
* Catalina Hoyos
* Gustavo Lorenzo
* Santiago Martinez
* Ana Cristina Medina
Puerto Rico
* Glorimar Acevedo-Cruz
* Erika Berrios-Berrios
* Sara E. Colon-Acevedo
* Shiara Dilone-Fernandez
* Lourdes C. Hernandez-Venegas
* Marcia C. Laurido Soto
* Tatiana Leal-Gonzalez
* Jose L. Maymi-Gonzalez
* Elizabeth Perez-Lleras
* Daniel Quiles-Pumarejo
* Mariela Rexach
* Sashmarie Z. Rivera-Lopez
* Anabel Rodriguez-Alonso
* Karina Rodriguez Villanueva
* Ana B. Rosado-Frontanes
* Carlos J. Saavedra-Gutierrez
* Juan Felipe Santos
* Alberto Tabales Maldonado
* Veronica M. Torres-Torres
Attorneys included in Best Lawyers are recognized through a comprehensive peer-review process that gathers confidential feedback from fellow lawyers regarding their professional proficiency, integrity and experience in the same practice areas and geographic locations.
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About Littler
With more than 2,000 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what's happening today, and what's likely to happen tomorrow.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/press/press-release/littler-attorneys-named-2027-best-lawyerstm-lists-colombia-and-puerto-rico
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Fisher Phillips Ranked Among Top Firms in 2027 Best Law Firms
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fisher Phillips LLP Ranked Among Top Firms in 2027 Best Law Firms(R)
Nov 5, 2026
Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, has earned national and metropolitan rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms(R), a prestigious recognition of the firm's excellence and leadership in labor and employment law.
Fisher Phillips received National Tier 1 Rankings for Employment Law - Management, Immigration Law, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment,
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 6 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fisher Phillips LLP Ranked Among Top Firms in 2027 Best Law Firms(R)
Nov 5, 2026
Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, has earned national and metropolitan rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms(R), a prestigious recognition of the firm's excellence and leadership in labor and employment law.
Fisher Phillips received National Tier 1 Rankings for Employment Law - Management, Immigration Law, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment,and Mining Law. The firm also received a National Tier 2 Ranking for Litigation - ERISA.
In total, 34 of the firm's offices received Regional Tier 1 Rankings in Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Immigration Law, Litigation - ERISA, Workers' Compensation Law - Employers, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law, and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law.
Earlier this year, 195 attorneys from Fisher Phillips were honored among The Best Lawyers in America(R) 2027. Fisher Phillips also had 14 attorneys earn the prestigious 2027 "Lawyer of the Year" designation, which honors a single outstanding lawyer in a specific practice and geographic area.
For more information about the firm's Best Lawyers recognitions, click here (https://www.bestlawyers.com/firms/fisher-phillips-llp/23494/US).
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About Best Law Firms(R) (www.bestlawfirms.com)
Best Law Firms(R), ranked by Best Lawyers(R) and respected for over 14 years, is the most credible ranking of exceptional law firms globally. It is rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation. A ranking from Best Law Firms signifies a high-quality practice and a breadth of legal expertise. Ranked firms, presented in three tiers, are recognized on a national and metropolitan scale, providing legal professionals with an elevated stature from the Best Law Firms recognition. For more information, visit www.bestlawfirms.com.
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About Fisher Phillips
With nearly 900 attorneys across the globe, Fisher Phillips advises and advocates for employers internationally on some of the most complex and high-profile workplace matters. We leverage our employment experience, tech and thought leadership credentials to keep our clients ready for what's next. By understanding their business, we help them adapt faster to a faster-changing world, realize possibilities sooner and more effectively, and stay steps ahead when everything is on the line.
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Original text here: https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/news/fisher-phillips-llp-ranked-among-top-firms-in-2027-best-law-firmsr
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Dentons Hong Kong Achieved Strong Results in IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2026-2027 Rankings
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons Hong Kong achieved strong results in IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2026-2027 Rankings
November 5, 2026
Dentons Hong Kong is pleased to announce its strong performance in the IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2026-2027 rankings, with recognition across seven practice areas and eight lawyers acknowledged for their outstanding achievements.
The rankings highlight the Firm's capabilities across banking, capital markets, corporate transactions, investment funds, restructuring and insolvency matters, reflecting our continued commitment
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons Hong Kong achieved strong results in IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2026-2027 Rankings
November 5, 2026
Dentons Hong Kong is pleased to announce its strong performance in the IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2026-2027 rankings, with recognition across seven practice areas and eight lawyers acknowledged for their outstanding achievements.
The rankings highlight the Firm's capabilities across banking, capital markets, corporate transactions, investment funds, restructuring and insolvency matters, reflecting our continued commitmentto delivering sophisticated legal advice to clients operating in complex and evolving markets.
Dentons Hong Kong received rankings in the following practice areas:
* Banking
* Capital markets: Debt
* Capital markets: Equity
* Capital markets: Structured finance and securitisation
* Hedge funds
* M&A
* Restructuring and insolvency
In addition, the following Dentons Hong Kong lawyers were individually recognized for their professional excellence and market-leading expertise:
* Keith Brandt - Restructuring and insolvency
* Stephen Chan - Capital markets: Equity
* Jeff Chen - Capital markets: Structured finance and securitisation
* Nicholas Chua - Banking; Capital markets: Structured finance and securitisation
* Norman Hui - Capital markets: Equity
* Richard Keady - Restructuring and insolvency
* Gordon Ng - Capital markets: Equity; M&A
* David Blumenfeld - Banking; M&A
We extend our sincere thanks to our clients for their continued support and trust. We are also grateful for the valuable feedback they provided throughout the research process, which contributed to these achievements.
IFLR1000 is a leading guide to the world's foremost financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. Its rankings are based on independent research, incorporating transactional evidence, client feedback, and market intelligence to identify the leading firms and practitioners across jurisdictions worldwide. For the full IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2026-2027 rankings, please click here.
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About Dentons
Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit dentons.com
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Original text here: https://hongkong.dentons.com/en/news-and-recognition/2026/november/dentons-hong-kong-achieved-strong-results-in-iflr1000-asia-pacific-2026-2027-rankings
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Akin Advises Warba Bank on KWD 80 Million Additional Tier 1 Sukuk Issuance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Advises Warba Bank on KWD 80 Million (US$257 Million) Additional Tier 1 Sukuk Issuance
November 5, 2026
(Dubai) - Akin advised Warba Bank K.S.C.P. (Warba Bank) on its issuance of KWD 80 million (approximately US$257 million) in Additional Tier 1 Capital Certificates through Warba Tier 1 Sukuk (4) Limited.
The issuance was structured as a Kuwaiti dinar-denominated private placement. The proceeds will support Warba Bank's Additional Tier 1 capital, helping to maintain its capital adequacy, as well as being
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Advises Warba Bank on KWD 80 Million (US$257 Million) Additional Tier 1 Sukuk Issuance
November 5, 2026
(Dubai) - Akin advised Warba Bank K.S.C.P. (Warba Bank) on its issuance of KWD 80 million (approximately US$257 million) in Additional Tier 1 Capital Certificates through Warba Tier 1 Sukuk (4) Limited.
The issuance was structured as a Kuwaiti dinar-denominated private placement. The proceeds will support Warba Bank's Additional Tier 1 capital, helping to maintain its capital adequacy, as well as beingused for general corporate purposes.
KFH Capital Investment Company K.S.C.C., Kuwait Financial Centre K.P.S.C. and Warba Bank acted as joint lead managers.
The transaction reflects Akin's continued work on regulatory capital and Islamic finance matters across the GCC. The Akin team was led by capital markets partner Rizwan Kanji, with support from counsel Nicola Minervini and Sahar Abas.
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Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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URL: Warba Bank K.S.C.P.
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Original text here: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/press-releases/akin-advises-warba-bank-on-kwd-80-million-usdollar257-million-additional-tier-1-sukuk-issuance
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Akerman Recognized by Best Lawyers as One of the "Best Law Firms" in the U.S.
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 6 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman Recognized by Best Lawyers as One of the "Best Law Firms" in the United States
November 5, 2026
Akerman has once again been recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" in the United States in the publication's annual survey. The firm earned 39 national practice rankings and achieved a record-breaking 160 Tier 1 rankings nationally and across major business centers, reflecting the firm's broad capabilities and reputation for excellence across the full scope of its practices.
The Tier
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MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 6 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman Recognized by Best Lawyers as One of the "Best Law Firms" in the United States
November 5, 2026
Akerman has once again been recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" in the United States in the publication's annual survey. The firm earned 39 national practice rankings and achieved a record-breaking 160 Tier 1 rankings nationally and across major business centers, reflecting the firm's broad capabilities and reputation for excellence across the full scope of its practices.
The Tier1 rankings include 134 Metropolitan distinctions highlighting Akerman's strength in key markets such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Houston, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale-Miami, New York City, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa, Washington, D.C., and West Palm Beach.
Best Law Firms rankings are based on client feedback, firm performance, and peer evaluations drawn from millions of surveys nationwide. This recognition follows the release of the Best Lawyers 2027 Guide, in which a record 345 Akerman lawyers were honored across 82 practice areas.
National Rankings
* Appellate Practice
* Banking and Finance Law
* Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
* Commercial Litigation
* Construction Law
* Corporate Law
* Employment Law - Management
* Environmental Law
* Franchise Law
* Health Care Law
* Insurance Law
* Labor Law - Management
* Land Use and Zoning Law
* Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
* Litigation - Bankruptcy
* Litigation - Environmental
* Litigation - Intellectual Property
* Litigation - Labor and Employment
* Litigation - Real Estate
* Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Real Estate Law
* Securities / Capital Markets Law
* Securities Regulation
* Tax Law
* Trusts and Estates
* Venture Capital Law
For the complete list of Akerman's results, click here (https://www.bestlawfirms.com/united-states).
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About Akerman
Founded in 1920, Akerman is an Am Law 100 firm recognized by Vault among the nation's most prestigious law firms. The firm has more than 700 lawyers and business professionals throughout the United States.
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Original text here: https://www.akerman.com/en/firm/newsroom/akerman-recognized-by-best-lawyers-as-one-of-the-best-law-firms-in-the-united-states.html
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