Boston
Where everybody knows your name, our Boston office sits in the heart of the financial district serving prominent asset managers and corporate clients. Our tight-knit, integrated group is the epitome of New England charm.
Growing Market
Our Boston office opened in 2023 with existing long-term relationships with many of the city’s leading alternative asset managers and corporate clients. Boston is a vibrant and growing market across a number of critical sectors. It is an exciting time and place, where our associates are a vital part of anchoring Akin’s footprint in this important region.
Leader in Alternative Investments
Akin is a powerhouse in the alternative investment management industry, serving clients in Boston and across the globe with strong on-the-ground talent. Our Boston team is sharply focused on helping clients navigate the evolving financial paradigm. Our associates assist clients on a wide range of matters, including special situations & private credit, private equity and M&A transactions, investment management & tax and executive compensation matters.
Big City, Cozy Community
Our Boston associates explore the big city in work and play, while being part of a cozy community of lawyers who comprise our downtown office and support and mentor each other through it all.
TEST1Control of Your Career
TEST1Houston partners encourage an entrepreneurial spirit among associates and counsel. You’ll be able to take on a high level of responsibility at a junior level and work closely with partners leading the matters. And you’ll have access to frequent, diverse training programs across the firm, from deposition prep and accounting for lawyers to business development training.
Everybody’s nice and really open. They invest in the summer program here.”
—Junior Associate
Recent Matters
Launch of New ABL Company
Advised a leading global credit specialist in an equity investment for the launch of a new asset-based lending company focused on supporting middle market companies across North America.
Billion-dollar Credit Transaction
Advised a leading global credit specialist in connection with a $1-billion senior unsecured notes offering.
Headline-Making Aviation Deal
Advised a leading global credit specialist in connection with the acquisition of a portfolio of 17 aircraft engines valued at more than $450 million.
A Powerhouse in the Credit Space
Advised a lender on the amendment and extension of maturity of a global corporation’s $275-million second-lien term loan credit facility.
Partners
Summer associates
Other lawyers
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What We Enjoy
Exploring Houston’s diverse food scene
Concerts and sporting events
Themed cocktail parties
Chinatown excursions
Holiday party