Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading global law firm delivering innovative legal services and strategic business solutions to clients worldwide. Founded in 1945, Akin Gump has grown into one of the world’s largest law firms, with a global footprint of lawyers and advisors serving clients across a broad range of industries and markets. The firm is widely recognized for its market-leading practices, working closely with clients in both established sectors and emerging industries to address complex, business-critical legal challenges. Akin Gump is consistently ranked top-tier nationally for its strengths in litigation, appellate practice, and construction law, while also maintaining a strong reputation in middle-market mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy and restructuring, and real estate law. Through its combination of deep legal expertise, industry insight, and a collaborative approach, Akin Gump remains a trusted advisor to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and investors navigating today’s evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
ABOUT AKIN GUMP
Akin Gump is one of the world’s largest global law firms, providing a comprehensive suite of legal services to multinational corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals.
The firm is widely recognized for its market-leading practices in complex transactions and restructurings, high-stakes litigation, and public policy and regulatory matters.
Akin Gump’s practice areas span corporate and finance, disputes and investigations, financial restructuring, intellectual property, international trade, investment management, labor and employment, lobbying and public policy, regulatory, tax, and pro bono work.
The firm has more than 900 lawyers across offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
PRACTICE AREAS & LEGAL SERVICES
Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Akin Gump represents clients in complex commercial litigation, high-stakes disputes, and bet-the-company cases before U.S. and international courts.
Appellate Practice – The firm is nationally recognized for its appellate expertise, handling precedent-setting appeals in federal and state courts, including matters before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) – Akin Gump advises middle-market and large-cap clients on domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic corporate transactions.
Bankruptcy & Restructuring – The firm is a leader in restructuring and insolvency matters, representing debtors, creditors, lenders, and investors in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings.
Private Equity – Akin Gump provides end-to-end legal support to private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and institutional investors throughout the investment lifecycle.
Construction Law – The firm advises owners, developers, contractors, and financial institutions on construction projects, infrastructure development, disputes, and risk management.
Real Estate – Akin Gump counsels clients on real estate acquisitions, development, financing, leasing, and asset management across commercial property sectors.
Energy & Infrastructure – The firm represents clients in energy, power, and infrastructure projects, offering regulatory, transactional, and litigation support across traditional and renewable markets.
Financial Services & Regulatory – Akin Gump advises banks, asset managers, fintech firms, and financial institutions on regulatory compliance, enforcement matters, and complex financial transactions.
Public Policy & Government Affairs – Leveraging one of the largest government affairs practices in the United States, the firm helps clients navigate legislative, regulatory, and policy challenges at the federal, state, and international levels.
Labor & Employment – The firm provides guidance on employment law compliance, workforce restructuring, executive compensation, and employment-related litigation.
Investigations & White-Collar Defense – Akin Gump represents corporations and executives in internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and white-collar criminal matters.