After a recent blow to Akerman’s commercial litigation practice in Manhattan, the firm is stocking up on corporate and tax attorneys from New York firm Harter Secrest & Emery.

William Hoy, Mario Fallone and Edward Stone are joining Akerman’s corporate practice group, bringing their collective private equity experience as partners. Meanwhile, Diana Clarkson is joining the firm’s tax practice group as a partner, bringing her knowledge of federal and state taxes on corporate transactions.