The Rise of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs): How to Minimize Securities Litigation Risks
Knowledge Webcasts
Date: August 6, 2021
Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PM (EST)
Location: Webinar
The use of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) as an alternative to the traditional IPO process has become enormously popular with companies seeking to go public. It is an avenue that has dominated the marketplace, in large part due to its efficiency and cost-saving benefits. However, consequent to its rapid growth are stricter legal and regulatory probes from the SEC as well as other risk issues including negotiation time constraints and conflicts of interest that could create several threats of litigation.
Douglas Baumstein, Member of the firm's Securities Litigation practice in New York, will be participating on a panel titled "The Rise of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs): How to Minimize Securities Litigation Risks." Some of the major topics that will be discussed are:
- Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) – A Legal Primer
- Emerging Trends and Developments
- Current Market Structure of SPAC
- SPACs-related SEC Enforcements
- Identifying Red Flags
- Common Risks and Challenges
- Practical Tips and Best Practices
Friends of the firm can register for this event free of charge, using code Mintz149541 at registration.