SPACs / de-SPAC Transactions

SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) were one of the hottest market trends in 2020 and 2021, but the contraction of the market for SPACs and the recent market challenges dampened investor enthusiasm for these listings. However, many SPACs launched during the boom are still looking for targets.

Baker McKenzie represents SPACs and target companies in de-SPAC business combination transactions and simultaneous PIPE transactions, PIPE investors in SPACs, and SPAC sponsors in structuring SPACs and conducting SPAC IPOs. We regularly guide boards and management teams with respect to fiduciary duties, corporate governance matters and material corporate transactions. We give you the head start you need to navigate the challenges and opportunities that SPACs present and guidance throughout every phase of the SPAC life cycle.

Baker McKenzie is a transactional powerhouse, with more than 2,500 deal practitioners in 45 countries offering leading expertise in the areas most critical for our clients. We excel in complex transactions and cross-border deals – over 65% of our deals are multijurisdictional. We are global and local, combining money-market sophistication with local excellence.