10 Key Questions and Answers About SPACs
by Hari Raman and Albert Vanderlaan | November.12.2020
Orrick's Hari Raman and Albert Vanderlaan co-authored an article in Forbes about SPACs, or “special purpose acquisition companies.”
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Webinar Recording: How Do You De-Risk the SPAC Transaction?
| November.05.2020
Marsh, Orrick and SVDX had a discussion on the unique risks that arise from a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transaction.
Life Sciences Snapshot ‐ A Quarterly Report on Financing Trends ‐ Q3 2020
| October.22.2020
Venture Surges and the Rise of SPACs
In this edition, the traditional update on broader venture market financing data is included.
In this edition, the traditional update on broader venture market financing data is included.
Using M&A Insurance on Tech Deals: Issue 2: Software/SaaS, Internet Telephony and On-Demand
by Peter M. Lamb, David M. Ruff, Hari Raman and Daniel Lopez | October.15.2020
We look at distinct areas of focus for underwriters around three technology sub-sectors where deal making has accelerated in the past six months.
24 Key Issues in Starting a Tech Company
by Mike Sullivan | October.01.2020
Orrick’s Mike Sullivan co-authored an article in Forbes.
Using M&A Insurance on Tech Deals
by Peter M. Lamb, David M. Ruff, Hari Raman and Daniel Lopez | September.24.2020
We have partnered with McGill and Partners for a series of notes that explore the key issues tech investors need to consider to maximize the benefits ...
Department of Energy and USEA Release Comprehensive Carbon Capture Incentives Report Co-authored by Orrick
by Peter Connors and Joshua Emmett | September.21.2020
The report is the most comprehensive study on the subject and provides a number of solutions and opportunities for market participants.
China’s Bond Market: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
| September.17.2020
Orrick’s partner Jeff Zhang, together with Becky Liu, managing director of Standard Chartered Bank, discussed China’s regulatory framework and fixed ...
U.S. President’s Working Group Proposes Tougher Listing Rules for Chinese Companies
by Richard Smith, Jinsong (Jeff) Zhang and Martha Wang | August.26.2020
In response to U.S. President Trump’s June 4 Memorandum calling for “firm, orderly action to end the Chinese practice of flouting American ...
Investments in Germany under COVID 19 – Turning a Crisis into Opportunities
by Dr. Oliver Duys LL.M. (UNSW Sydney), Abhijit Narayan and Hayat Makhloufi | August.17.2020
This article provides an overview about the recent investment trends in Germany in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financial Incentives for Carbon Capture, Use and Sequestration – The Updated Section 45Q Program
by Peter Connors | August.06.2020
While the fossil fuel industry continues to enjoy a number of tax incentives, a new generation of tax incentives were enacted in the early 2000s to ...
U.S. Enacts Sanctions Legislation, Imposes Export Control Changes in Response to China's National Security Law for Hong Kong
by Harry Clark, Jeanine P. McGuinness, Gregory I. Hume and Thomas Christian | July.14.2020
Today, President Trump signed into law the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (“HKAA”).
21 Key Issues In Negotiating M&A Agreements For Technology Companies
by Richard Smith | July.06.2020
Orrick’s Richard Vernon Smith co-authored an article in Forbes.
22 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Pitching To Investors
by Kate O'Laughlin and Neel Lilani | July.01.2020
Orrick’s Kate O’Laughlin and Neel Lilani co-authored an article in Forbes, along with Richard D. Harroch.
Recent Main Street Lending Program Developments: What You Need to Know
by Evan C. Hollander, William S. Haft and Jonas Robison | June.26.2020
This alert provides a detailed summary of the recent developments to the Main Street Lending Program.
Now Is the Perfect Time to Plan for Your U.S. IPO in 2021
by Nell Scott, Etienne Boursican and Ed Lukins | June.16.2020
The U.S. IPO market has re-opened in a big way: demand is up substantially after a dip in March and April, and the outlook for companies looking to ...
Final Amendments to M&A Financial Statement Disclosures Adopted by SEC
by Bill Hughes, Richard Smith and Albert Vanderlaan | June.08.2020
On May 21, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the current rules that require public companies to disclose ...
Proposed Regulatory Changes Affecting European Companies with U.S. Listings
by Nell Scott | June.03.2020
While the primary focus of reforms has been on Chinese companies, they could impact European companies, as well as companies operating in emerging ...
Client Results
Orrick Advises Hopin on $125 Million Series B Round
| November.11.2020
Orrick has advised online events provider Hopin on its Series B financing round.
Orrick Advises PayPal in $50 Million Investment in Black and Latinx-Led VC Funds
| November.04.2020
We are honored to collaborate with longtime client PayPal in the first investment announced under its program to invest $530 million to support ...
Orrick Advises Fisker on SPAC Merger with Spartan Energy Acquisition Corp.
| October.30.2020
Orrick advised Fisker on its merger with Spartan Energy Acquisition Corp., a SPAC sponsored by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, resulting in ...
Orrick Advises Birch Infrastructure in Negotiation of vPPA Hedge Contracts
| October.16.2020
Orrick represented Birch Infrastructure in its negotiation of hedge contracts to de-risk renewable energy procurement for Iron Mountain.
Orrick Advises Momentus on $1.2 Billion SPAC Merger
| October.07.2020
Orrick is advising Momentus Inc. on its definitive agreement to become publicly traded via a SPAC merger with Stable Road Acquisition Corp.
Orrick Advises Clover Health on $3.7 Billion SPAC Merger
| October.06.2020
Orrick is advising San Francisco-based healthcare technology company Clover Health on its definitive agreement to become publicly traded via a SPAC ...
Greenlight Secures $90 Million Financing and Boosts Africa’s Off-Grid Energy Market
| October.01.2020
Orrick advised Greenlight Planet, the largest provider of solar-powered home energy products in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia emerging markets, ...
Orrick Advises Asana on Direct Listing on NYSE
| September.30.2020
Orrick has advised San Francisco-based workplace management company Asana on its direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange – making it only the ...
Orrick Advises Connexin on £80 Million Investment from Whitehelm Capital
| September.10.2020
We advised smart city technology company Connexin on the raising of an initial commitment of up to £80 million in funding from Whitehelm Capital.
Orrick Advises auxmoney on €150 Million Financing Round
| September.03.2020
Orrick has advised auxmoney, the largest credit marketplace in Continental Europe, on its €150 million financing round led by Centerbridge with ...
Orrick Advises Luminar on $3.4 Billion SPAC Merger with Gores Metropoulos
| August.25.2020
Orrick has advised Luminar Technologies, a leading lidar autonomous driving technology company, on its merger with Gores Metropoulos, a special ...
News
Orrick Makes Fourth Partner Addition to Tech Transactions Team
| October.06.2020
Orrick welcomes Tech Transactions advisor Sarah Schaedler as a partner in San Francisco. Sarah advises companies on the IP and data privacy aspects ...
Orrick Adds Technology Transactions Rising Star in London
| September.09.2020
Orrick announced today that technology transactions advisor Faraaz Samadi has joined the firm as a partner in London. He is the 9th addition to ...
Orrick Again Expands Tech Transactions Team
| September.21.2020
Welcome to Tech Transactions advisor Colleen McDuffie who joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C.
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