North America

Akin is a global elite firm operating at the top of the market. We represent many of the world’s leading asset managers, Fortune 500 companies and governments. For more than 80 years, our lawyers have represented global industry leaders, sponsors, financial institutions, and public and private companies in North America.

Our firm is also one of the world’s largest law firms headquartered in North America. Akin’s 11 North American offices include Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., three offices in California and four in Texas.

In addition to serving longtime clients in North America, our firm represents companies and governments seeking access to North American markets. Our lawyers have decades of experience helping clients navigate the U.S., Canadian and Mexican policies, regulatory frameworks and cultures. We assist prominent funds, businesses and institutions engaging in international trade and raising and deploying capital worldwide.

Clients Across Sectors

Our lawyers deliver commercial solutions to North American clients across sectors, including aviation, space & defense, education, energy & infrastructure, health care & life sciences, financial services, investment management, media, entertainment & sports, private capital, private credit, private equity, real estate and technology.

We have represented clients on complex transactions, groundbreaking financial restructurings and a host of other high-stakes matters throughout North America. From advising technology companies navigating national security laws related to artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers to representing energy clients on Permian Basin acquisitions, we offer full support to our North American clients and to those with interests in the region.

Full Spectrum of Services

Akin provides advice on the complete spectrum of matters, cases and transactions occurring in North America and on the issues impacting the region. Our services include market-leading capabilities in corporate & finance, dispute resolution, financial restructuring, intellectual property, investment management, international trade, labor & employment, lobbying & public policy, pro bono, regulatory, tax, white collar defense and government investigations and more.