The SPAC trend has spread to global capital markets hubs, including many in Europe, Latham & Watkins write for JDSupra. As a result, European based investors, sponsors, targets and regulators are focused on the SPAC model and ensuring that transactions are structured in compliance with the existing regulatory framework. Certain National Competent Authorities (NCAs) are also taking steps to build a new regulatory framework for SPACs looking to list in their market. Read more.
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