JACKSONVILLE (December 21, 2012) –Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) was named Florida Corporate Governance Law Firm of the Year in the Acquisition International Legal Awards 2012. The Acquisition International Legal Awards 2012 recognize leaders in their respective fields as nominated by their clients, members of their professional networks and peers.

Partner Adam Buss leads SGR’s Corporate Governance practice in the Jacksonville office. Mr. Buss has handled merger and acquisition transactions in a wide range of industries including oil and gas pipelines, alternative energy, construction, security and information technology, insurance and medical industries. He has also advised clients in connection with numerous technology and licensing issues.

Acquisition International is a global magazine that recognizes and honors the leading practices and dealmakers in its awards supplement. In-house research data and industry expertise is combined with peer voting to determine the award winners. The complete Acquisition International Legal Awards 2012 supplement is featured in the December 2012 issue.