Carl D. Roston

Carl D. Roston: Experienced Corporate Attorney in Miami

Carl D. Roston serves as Co-Chair of Akerman’s Corporate Practice Group and is recognized by Chambers USA for his expertise in sophisticated, high-level deals.

Practice Areas

• Corporate Law
• International Mergers and Acquisitions
• Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Securities / Capital Markets Law
• Venture Capital Law

Awards

• Recognized: Corporate Law, 2007 to present
• Recognized: International Mergers and Acquisitions, 2006 to present
• Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2006 to present
• Recognized: Securities / Capital Markets Law, 2006 to present
• Recognized: Venture Capital Law, 2006 to present
• Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, recognized by Chambers USA, 2006 to present
• Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law, recognized by Chambers USA, 2006 to present

Educational Background

• University of Florida, MBA Alumni of the Year and Commencement Speaker, 2001

Bar Admissions

• Florida

Professional Affiliations

• Akerman LLP - Current Member
• Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated

Carl D. Roston represents private equity funds, public and private companies, and large family offices in domestic and cross-border acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, joint ventures, co-investments, growth capital investments, debt and equity financings, and securities offerings.

He also effectively serves as their outside general counsel for portfolio companies of private equity clients and other companies. Carl represents investors and companies in distressed corporate situations, including out-of-court and in-court distressed acquisitions (including under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code), investments, restructurings, recapitalizations, reorganizations, and workouts.

His clients include leading middle market private equity funds and their portfolio companies, a publicly-traded company that is the world’s leading distributor and value-added service provider of aerospace fasteners and consumables, a provider of services and products for the oil and gas industry, a publicly-traded diversified holding company, a publicly-traded global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of aerospace, defense, and electronic-related products and services, the largest branded manufacturer of tobacco in its category in North America, and a global leader in private markets investing with more than $300 billion under management and advisement.

Professional Philosophy:

Carl D. Roston believes that effective legal representation requires not just an understanding of the law, but also a deep connection with his clients' businesses and goals. He is committed to delivering tailored solutions that address each client’s unique needs and challenges, ensuring they navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and clarity.