Akin

The team at Akin acts for a range of clients – both sponsor and management side – on a steady flow of high-value middle market transactions, with particular skill in regulated sectors and distressed deals. Zachary Wittenberg leads the team from Dallas, while New York-based co-head Amy Wollensack advises a broad client base on the full spectrum of M&A and PE transactions, also demonstrating expertise in corporate governance matters. Co-head Thomas Yang, also based in Dallas, has recently handled sponsor-side and portfolio company-side transactions for Princeton Equity Group. Andy Lehman rejoined the firm from McDermott Will & Emery LLP in May 2024 and serves as a fourth co-head in Houston, while the final co-head and New York-based Sergio Urias advises private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds on complex cross-border transactions. Eli Miller, also based in New York, is particularly active in the industrials and manufacturing space. Elina Alperovich joined from Greenberg Traurig LLP in October 2024 and brings previous in-house experience at Apollo to the fore. Jeff Potash also joined the firm from Covington & Burling LLP in October 2024. David D'Urso, Elazar Guttman, and Thomas McCaffrey all left the practice in 2024.