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Orrick Advises COVA Acquisition on $3.82 Billion SPAC Merger with ECARX

December.20.2022

The merged company will be publicly listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "ECX" with an expected pro forma equity value of approximately $3.82 ...

Orrick Advises Getaround on $1.2 Billion SPAC Merger

December.09.2022

Orrick is advising carsharing marketplace Getaround on its definitive agreement to become publicly traded via a SPAC merger with InterPrivate II ...

Orrick Advises Codex Acquisitions on London Stock Exchange Main Market SPAC IPO

March.09.2022

Orrick advised Codex Acquisitions on its IPO on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Orrick Advises Keyarch Acquisition Corporation on $115 Million IPO

February.15.2022

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Keyarch Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its $115 million IPO.

Orrick Advises Kistos on TotalEnergies Agreement for Greater Laggan Gas Fields

January.31.2022

Orrick is advising Kistos on a conditional asset purchase agreement and a conditional share purchase agreement with TotalEnergies S.E.

Orrick Advises Dave on SPAC Merger with VPCC

January.06.2022

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Orrick advised banking and personal finance app Dave on its business combination with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings.

Orrick Advises 890 Fifth Avenue Partners on Combination with BuzzFeed and $150 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering

December.06.2021

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Orrick advised 890 5th Avenue Partners, a special purpose acquisition company focused on tech, media and telecom, on its business combination with ...

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: ...

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.

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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

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

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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

Orrick Partner Hiroki Sugita
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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

June.24.2021 | Online Webinar

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.

May.19.2021 | Online Webinar

Events

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.

February.02.2021 - February.04.2021 | Online webinar

Events

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.

November.05.2020 | Webinar - Connection details will be presented upon registration.

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.

September.29.2020 | Zoom

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