The transition to a low-carbon, resilient, and just economy is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. Institutions that are…
The 3rd Fintech Epoch: Europe’s first-movers drive M&A amid tightened purse strings
UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2022 | H1 2023 — Fintech – Whilst many European start-ups…
Sector trends – September 2023: Stock Exchanges/Clearing Houses/Trading Venues
Decisive inorganic growth decisions by London Stock Exchange, Deutsche Börse, Nasdaq and Euronext set a furious pace for European trading…
SPAC Bankruptcies: Challenges and Practical Tips
In a recent poll of our SPAC Notebook audience, SPAC-related bankruptcies were the number one topic of interest. To delve…
Public Company Watch: September 2023
In the September edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the SEC’s new…
Sector trends – September 2023: Brokers/Corporate Finance
Pan-European banks, including Mediobanca and Deutsche Bank, seek senior dealmaker bench strength through high profile acquisitions. Source: Sector trends –…
Looking Ahead to 2024: A Guide for D&O Insurance Renewals [Report]
The public company D&O insurance market of late has been a roller-coaster ride for all participants—and the dramatic changes over…
2023 SEC Exam Priorities
On February 7, the Division of Examinations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Division”) published its 2023 Examination Priorities…
Sector trends – September 2023: Payments
Deliver a burst of bright sunlight amidst storm clouds across the European financial services M&A landscape. Service providers merge, acquire,…
Diversity on UK Boards
Increased focus from investors, regulators, and employees on racial, ethnic and gender diversity has heightened scrutiny of public companies’ commitments…
2023 Mid-Year Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s 2023 Mid-Year Technology and Life Sciences PIPE and RDO Report presents analysis related to 87…
Update Zukunftsfinanzierungsgesetz – Fokus Aktien- und Kapitalmarktrecht
Mit dem ehrgeizigen Ziel, die Leistungsfähigkeit des deutschen Kapitalmarkts zu stärken und die Attraktivität des deutschen Finanzstandortes auf dem europäischen…
Conn-tentious Plan, WeWorking the Angles, Party’s Over, and Ironing Out Some Issues
Bankrupt Lordstown Motors proposes zero payment for Foxconn shares | Reuters – After successfully filing their Chapter 11 plan last…
SEC Enforcement in Financial Reporting and Disclosure: Summer 2023 Update
We are pleased to present our latest update on financial reporting and issuer disclosure enforcement activity. This White Paper primarily…
Broker Dealer Regulatory Digest
The following newsletter provides a roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements taken by a federal and/or…
Are SPAC D&O Tails Still Worth Buying?
Until recently, it was an established practice for a SPAC team to buy a six-year tail insurance policy when it…
Chancery Court Again Applies Entire Fairness to Claims Challenging SPAC Transaction
Laidlaw v. GigAcquisitions2, LLC, C.A. No. 2021-0821-LWW (Del. Ch. Mar. 1, 2023) – In the aftermath of a SPAC merger,…
Public Company Watch: August 2023
In the August edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the SEC’s enhanced…
Spanish M&A resists market pressures in H1
Dealmakers across Europe were hampered by elevated core inflation rates and a darkening economic outlook in the first half of…
International Comparative Legal Guide – Alternative Investment Funds 2023: Canada
1 Regulatory Framework – 1.1 What legislation governs the establishment and operation of Alternative Investment Funds? In Canada, the term…