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FCA Implications for M&A Transactions
PFAS: Increasing Regulations and Managing Legal Liability
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Quality Of Earnings: Making The Most Of M&A Transactions
FCPA Compliance Report - Karen Woody on JPMorgan and Nikola SEC Enforcement Actions
Kasey Ingram and Rocco Debitetto on Bankruptcy and Compliance
FCPA Compliance Report - John Katsos - Due Diligence in Conflict Zones
Krista Muszak and Louis Perold on M&A Due Diligence in Emerging Markets
FCPA Compliance Report - Brandon Daniels - Ongoing v. Point in Time Due Diligence
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and Its Impact on Latin America
Katie Steiner on Compliance & Corporate Art Collections
In 2024, Latin America stands out as an optimal destination for investors, marked by a series of positive developments. From tax reforms to lower interest rates, these elements together sketch a promising picture for those...more
Ensuring compliance with U.S. export controls, import regulations, and economic sanctions is common practice for companies that engage in international trade. These companies often have internal compliance policies and due...more
The fashion and retail industry experienced another year of considerable change in 2023. As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) spurred innovation within the industry, consumers and regulators worldwide called for...more
There was great speculation that the decreased valuations of 2022 would lead to a surge in M&A activity; however, activity this year has been much lower than anticipated. A multitude of factors have slowed down M&A this year...more
As we predicted in the previous edition of this report, 2021 turned out to be a very strong year indeed for US life sciences dealmaking, marked by high transaction values and volumes as the industry continued on its...more
Following reports that record numbers of investors in private startups are exploring selling equity before an IPO or liquidity event, it’s important to remember that secondary sales often pose issues that are not present in a...more
Here’s the deal: - The pre-filing period is an important part of an initial public offering (“IPO”), requiring a number of management, organizational considerations and structural changes before a company can effectuate...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced on July 13, 2021 that it settled fraud charges against a special purpose acquisition company, its sponsor, its sponsor’s CEO and its proposed merger target for making...more
Chair Gensler’s enforcement agenda begins to take shape as SEC brings sprawling enforcement action against wide range of SPAC participants. Consistent with prior SEC warnings regarding incentives for Special Purpose...more
The Didi Global IPO situation will serve as a reminder of the ever present need for continuing “due diligence” through the public offering process. More than fifty years ago, securities lawyers were reminded of the importance...more
In 2020, clean energy companies led over 25% of all IPOs in Israel. With such monetary amounts being raised on the TASE, many clean energy entrepreneurs have turned their eyes to foreign markets to develop and expand their...more
A recent IPO by InterPrivate IV Infratech Partners, a digital infrastructure-focused special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, raised $250 million. Its impressive fundraising and management team, led by former CyrusOne...more
In the spring of 2021, one of the hottest markets—the market for special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs—has “screeched to a halt,” according to CNN. As the SPAC market grew red hot in the past six months, it seemed...more
John Coates, Acting Director of the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), issued a public statement providing insight into the SEC’s views on the application of federal...more
In a remarkable year for the equity markets in 2020, the increased use of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPACs”) to take companies public stands out as a defining trend. In 2020, well-known private businesses – like...more
2020 brought the COVID-19 pandemic and other headline-grabbing challenges, along with “the usual” quadrennial questions around the U.S. election. Early in the year, businesses and dealmakers focused on the pandemic and...more
You have undoubtedly read about the continuing popularity of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). According to SPACInsider, year-to-date there have been 242 SPAC IPOs, with an average IPO size of $334.9 million....more
Executing a successful IPO or direct listing in the United States requires a significant amount of work. Much of this work has to be done well in advance of the anticipated date of the company’s organizational meeting with...more
Equity Capital Markets are quiet right now given the COVID-19 pandemic. Less than a handful of IPOs priced last week and IPO activity is down almost 20% on a year over year basis. Life sciences initial public offerings have...more
When you think about a strategic competitive advantage in the FinTech world, the first thing to come to mind isn’t compliance programs. In the FinTech world, compliance programs aren’t generally thought of as a strategic...more
1. Experienced advisors - Choose experienced advisors, including lawyers, auditors and financial consultants (if necessary), and get them involved early. Advisors who work routinely with the SEC and investment bankers –...more
This guide covers all related information that a securities practitioner needs when working with a Business Development Company (BDC). It provides an overview of the industry and covers applicable securities laws and...more
1. Experienced advisors - Choose experienced advisors, including lawyers, auditors and financial consultants (if necessary), and get them involved early. ...more
This edition provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the past three months relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx), and their advisers. In...more
Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 5 Lessons to Learn From Successful Unicorn Startups - Are unicorns as magical as we make them seem? Studying factors prevalent among unicorns can show what...more