Orrick Advises Volta on $1.4 Billion SPAC Merger
| September.28.2021
We advised Volta Industries, an electric vehicle charging station operator, on its business combination with Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: ...
Client Results
Orrick Advises Aria Energy on SPAC Merger With Archaea Energy and Rice Acquisition Corp.
| September.16.2021
Orrick advised Aria Energy on its business combination with Archaea Energy and special purpose acquisition company Rice Acquisition Corporation ...
Orrick Advises Lilium on $3.3 Billion SPAC Merger with Qell
| September.15.2021
We advised Lilium, positioned to be a global leader in electric air mobility, on its agreement to become publicly traded via a merger with Qell.
Orrick Advises VNV Global on Swvl's SPAC Merger
| July.28.2021
Orrick is advising VNV Global on its portfolio company Swvl’s definitive agreement to become publicly traded via a SPAC merger with Queen’s Gambit.
Orrick Advises Local Bounti on $1.1 Billion SPAC Merger with Leo Holdings
| June.18.2021
We are advising disruptive AgTech company Local Bounti on its definitive agreement to become publicly traded via a SPAC merger with Leo Holdings.
Orrick Advises Dave on SPAC Merger with VPCC
| June.07.2021
Orrick is advising Dave, a banking and personal finance app, on its definitive agreement to become publicly traded via a business combination with ...
Orrick Advises Offerpad CEO on SPAC Merger with Supernova
| March.18.2021
Orrick is advising Brian Bair, CEO and founder of real estate solutions platform Offerpad, on the company’s proposed SPAC merger with Supernova.
Orrick Advises London SPAC Kistos on Acquisition of Tulip Oil Netherlands
| March.15.2021
Orrick is advising Kistos on its proposed de-SPAC acquisition of the entire issued and outstanding share capital of Tulip Oil Netherlands from Tulip ...
Orrick Advises Luminar on $3.4 Billion SPAC Merger with Gores Metropoulos
| December.03.2020
Orrick has advised Luminar Technologies, a leading lidar autonomous driving technology company, on its merger with Gores Metropoulos, a special ...
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 ...
Insights
Orrick Joins Leading Law Firms in Response to Investment Company Act Lawsuits Targeting the SPAC Industry
| August.30.2021
Orrick has signed a joint statement, alongside over 55 of the nation’s leading law firms, responding to a recent action against a SPAC asserting that ...
Top D&O Insurance Considerations for SPACs and SPAC Targets
by Darren S. Teshima | August.09.2021
D&O coverage is changing along with the rise in SPAC-related litigation. Coordinating and understanding coverage is crucial.
I Want You SPAC for Good – The FCA Publishes Listing Rule Changes for UK SPACs
by Edward Dyson, Ed Lukins and Charles Sheldon | August.04.2021
New Policy Statement sets out FCA's policy response, and final Listing Rule changes relating to SPAC listings which will be effective from 10 August.
Ed Dyson Discusses Growing Trend of U.S. Listed SPACs Looking Abroad for Merger Targets in PitchBook
| July.08.2021
The landscape is increasingly more favorable abroad, with less competition for the highest-quality companies than in the U.S.
Hiroki Sugita Discusses Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) in Asia Business Law Journal
| June.04.2021
Hiroki Sugita’s comments on future trends for SPACs in Japan were featured in Asia Business Law Journal.
Hiroki Sugita’s Comments on SPACs in Japan Featured in Mergermarket
| May.19.2021
Hiroki Sugita’s comments related to SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) in Japan were featured in an article from Mergermarket.
Exit through the SPAC door?
UK FCA publishes proposed changes to the Listing Rules
by Edward Dyson, Ed Lukins and Charles Sheldon | May.19.2021
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published its proposals to amend the Listing Rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies.
Ed Dyson Speaks on the Rise of SPACs in the UK in BMS Report
| May.12.2021
The inaugural BMS Private Equity, M&A and Tax 2021 Report provides a unique view on the way in which M&A insurance interacts with the wider ...
Hiroki Sugita Discusses the Rise of the SPAC in The Nikkei
| April.14.2021
Hiroki Sugita’s comments related to the recent rise of the SPAC were quoted in The Nikkei newspaper.
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.
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.”
The SPAC Boom – Current Trends and What You Need to Know
| October.01.2020
NVCA and Orrick had a discussion on the latest developments surrounding the rapidly evolving special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transactions.
Events
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US SPACs: Opportunities for German Companies
The past year has seen a boom in European companies listing in the United States through combinations with US-listed SPACs. These SPAC acquisitions can be an attractive alternative to conventional IPOs and can unlock value and liquidity for European growth companies, entrepreneurs and investors.
Events
Total Access Japan Webinar
M&A Trends: SPACs Seeking Targets Outside of the U.S.
In this webinar, Nell Scott, Hiroki Sugita and Kane Huang will discuss the mechanisms and prospects of SPACs as well as the advantages and issues that VCs may face in places other than the United States.
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TechGC Virtual SPAC & Direct Listing Forum
This three-day event will bring together General Counsels of high growth technology companies and venture funds to discuss how to approach these liquidity events strategically including evaluating which structure to use, understanding economics/dilution, and how to execute on these transactions.
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Total Access Japan Webinar
SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) : An Overview
This session will discuss the process for SPACs in the U.S. as well as the advantages and challenges of using this method of taking an unlisted company public.
Events
How Do You De-Risk the SPAC Transaction?
Orrick co-hosted a panel discussion with Marsh Insurance on how to de-risk the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transaction on October 30, 2020.
Events
The SPAC Boom – Current Trends & What You Need to Know
This event has already taken place. To access the replay and slides please click here: The SPAC Boom – Current Trends and What You Need to Know.