Jeff is a versatile corporate and securities lawyer who steers clients through critical transactions. His repertoire includes debt and equity security financings, IPOs and other types of public offerings, private investment in public equity (PIPE) transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic deals and agreements. Domestic and foreign public companies seek his assistance with public and private financings, SEC compliance, NASDAQ and NYSE compliance, corporate governance and general counseling. He also advises issuers and underwriters during IPOs of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Technology, life sciences, media, retail, restaurants and hospitality, consumer products, and entertainment companies are on his client roster.
Jeffrey is involved with all aspects of corporate, commercial, and securities law matters. He regularly advises domestic and non-US clients on a broad range of US and international corporate transactions, including public and private debt and equity security financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
He prepares securities filings, reports and registration statements, including foreign private issuers, and has been involved in all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings. Recently, he has represented both issuers and underwriters in connection with initial public offerings by a number of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in both the US and the UK, and has provided counsel with regard to their respective ongoing regulatory compliance.
During law school, he was an editor of the Boston University Law Review.
Case Studies
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SPAC Chat Ep. 5: Tempering the SPAC Hype
June 4, 2021 | Podcast | By Thomas Burton, Jeffrey Schultz, Sahir Surmeli
SPAC Chat Ep. 4: Litigation Update: Preparing for the Next Wave of Suits Against SPACs
April 27, 2021 | Podcast | By Jeffrey Schultz, Sahir Surmeli
SPAC Chat Ep. 3: Tracking Trends of the SPAC Surge
March 29, 2021 | Podcast | By Thomas Burton, Jeffrey Schultz, Sahir Surmeli
SPAC Chat Ep. 2: The Controversy Over Sponsor Equity
March 9, 2021 | Podcast | By Thomas Burton, Jeffrey Schultz, Sahir Surmeli
SPAC Chat: Busting Common Myths about SPACs
February 9, 2021 | Podcast | By Thomas Burton, Jeffrey Schultz, Sahir Surmeli
News & Press
Mintz Counsels NET Power On Completed SPAC Business Combination With Rice Acquisition Corp. II
June 09, 2023
BOSTON – Mintz advised NET Power, LLC, an energy company whose proprietary technology delivers clean, affordable, and reliable energy, in the completion of its previously announced business combination with Rice Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: RONI), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.
Mintz Represents NET Power on $1.459 Billion Business Combination with Rice Acquisition Corp. II
December 14, 2022
BOSTON – Mintz advised NET Power, LLC, a clean energy technology company whose proprietary technology delivers clean, reliable and low-cost power from natural gas, in its planned business combination with Rice Acquisition Corp II (NYSE: RONI), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
6 Tips For Completing A SPAC Merger In A Harsh Environment
November 10, 2022
Mintz Member Jeffrey Schultz spoke to Law360 about the current SPAC market and how to get these deals across the finish line.
Reverse Mergers Get Another Look As SPACs Decline
September 16, 2022
Gone But Not Forgotten- Middle Market Growth Looks At The SPAC Market
September 15, 2022
Mintz Advises Biolog-id in SPAC Transaction
August 29, 2022
Mintz is strengthening its two decades-long reputation for being at the forefront of SPAC transactions serving as Biolog-id's legal advisor in its agreement to become a publicly traded company via a business combination with Genesis Growth Tech Acquisition Corp.
Mintz's Role on Biolog-id SPAC included in 'Deal Watch'
August 29, 2022
Mintz Publishes In-Depth Report Breaking Down the SPAC Surge
March 19, 2021
Mintz Completes $24.5 Million Financing on Behalf of Neurotrope, Inc.
December 07, 2016
Cold IPO Market Forces Companies to Get More Creative
February 1, 2016
Events & Speaking
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Recent Insights
BOSTON – Mintz advised NET Power, LLC, an energy company whose proprietary technology delivers clean, affordable, and reliable energy, in the completion of its previously announced business combination with Rice Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: RONI), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.
BOSTON – Mintz advised NET Power, LLC, a clean energy technology company whose proprietary technology delivers clean, reliable and low-cost power from natural gas, in its planned business combination with Rice Acquisition Corp II (NYSE: RONI), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
Mintz Member Jeffrey Schultz spoke to Law360 about the current SPAC market and how to get these deals across the finish line.
