Atty. Gustavo Akkerman

Atty. Gustavo Akkerman

Gustavo Akkerman is a lawyer practicing international law, commercial, securities & investment fraud and 6 other areas of law. Gustavo has been licensed for 12 years.

New York New York 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About Gustavo Akkerman at a glance

Gustavo Akkerman is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Covington & Burling LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, white collar, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York Brazil (2014). Educated at Escola de Direito de São Paulo da Fundação Getúlio Vargas, (LL.B. Stanford, 2009). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gustavo Akkerman is a lawyer practicing international law, commercial, securities & investment fraud and 6 other areas of law
  • Gustavo has been licensed for 12 years
  • Gustavo practices at Covington & Burling LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Gustavo Akkerman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gustavo Akkerman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Gustavo Akkerman's law office located?
Gustavo Akkerman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Covington & Burling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gustavo Akkerman handle?
Gustavo Akkerman focuses on business, m&a, white collar, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gustavo Akkerman practiced law?
Gustavo Akkerman has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Gustavo Akkerman go to law school?
Gustavo Akkerman earned their education at (LL.B. Stanford, 2009).
How can I contact Gustavo Akkerman for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B. Stanford
Escola de Direito de São Paulo da Fundação Getúlio Vargas,
- 2009

Bar Admissions

New York Brazil
Admitted: 2014

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