SPAC Transactions: Key Legal & Regulatory Highlights

Introduction

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) have re-emerged as a significant vehicle for capital raising and business combinations. However, their rapid rise has been met with increasing regulatory scrutiny and complex cross-jurisdictional obligations. This session provides a concise yet practical overview of the key legal, regulatory, and governance issues underpinning SPAC transactions.

Participants will gain clarity on the evolving UK and EU regulatory stance, liability exposures for sponsors and directors, and the implications of recent reforms and enforcement trends.

By the end of this session, attendees will have a clear understanding of the risk landscape and compliance expectations when structuring or advising on SPAC deals.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The anatomy of a SPAC transaction: structure, timeline, and participants
• Regulatory frameworks in the US, UK, and EU - convergence and divergence
• FCA’s evolving approach to SPAC listings and investor protection
• Legal responsibilities of SPAC sponsors, boards, and advisors
• Disclosure, due diligence, and market abuse considerations
• Recent cases and enforcement examples illustrating liability pitfalls
• Key takeaways for mitigating risk in practice

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 30th April 2026

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