Anne Kirkwood

Publications: 30 JULY 2021

UK SPACs - FCA relaxes rules including presumption of suspension on announcement of business combination

With effect from 10 August 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority is implementing its Listing Rule changes and guidance for UK Special Purpose Acquisition Companies.

Publications: 01 JUNE 2021

The role of Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) in financing SPACs business combinations

PIPEs generally involve private equity funds, hedge funds and other private financial investors acquiring minority stakes in a SPAC, as a public listed company, at a significant discount to the market…

Publications: 29 JANUARY 2021

UK Regulation post-Brexit - Adjusting to the landscape for UK equity capital market participants

With the EU and the UK having reached a free trade agreement which sets out a framework for the substantial agreements to be put in place to govern their future relationship and the UK having left the…

Publications: 08 DECEMBER 2020

Brexit Podcast: Preparing for the end of the Brexit transition period - key points for issuers of shares

With Brexit proper fast approaching, UK listed issuers of shares need to ensure they are prepared for the end of the transition period.