As the U.S. exit landscape continues to evolve, alternative approaches—such as SPACs—are making U.S. IPOs accessible to a wider array of European companies. SPAC business combinations have recently offered private companies a potentially efficient way to raise funding at attractive valuations. However, while initially appealing, related factors such as outcome, opportunity, and underlying risks require careful consideration, especially as this red-hot industry faces new challenges ahead.
Lori Doyle
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Megan Baier is chief executive officer of Wilson Sonsini and a member of the firm’s board of directors. As CEO, she is responsible for firm strategy, culture, and talent, and leads the day-to-day management of the firm’s business performance, including its operations, financial results, growth, AI and innovation, and risk management.
Megan has spent her career advising founders, boards, and public companies through the moments that define them: first financings, public offerings, and the governance decisions that follow. As a member of Wilson Sonsini's New York corporate group, she combines deep technical command of securities law with the judgment and steadiness clients need when the stakes are high.
Steve has represented non-U.S. and domestic companies in U.S. IPOs, global securities offerings, cross-border M&A, and SEC compliance for more than 25 years.
Craig represents companies, venture capital firms, and investment banks in private placements and public offerings. He also has M&A, technology licensing, and domestic and international joint venture experience.