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Special purpose acquisition corporations (SPACs) have become popular investment vehicles for financial sponsors, investors and companies looking to go public. Our extensive capital markets knowledge and recent experience put Blakes at the forefront of the Canadian SPAC market.

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SPACs: a guide to the resurgence of the investment and acquisition vehicle driving Canada’s markets

Over the past two years, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have experienced a renaissance in popularity as both an investment and an acquisition vehicle. While SPACs were previously viewed as an investment strategy for institutional investors and hedge funds, their recent popularity...
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CSA Revisits Primary Business Financial Disclosure Expectations
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New TSX Rules Governing Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations Now in Effect
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SPACs: A Trending Way to Go Public

Introduced in the 1990s, SPACs have recently gained a strong foothold as an investment vehicle for going public. In this episode of the Continuity podcast, Blakes lawyers Norbert Knutel and Jill Davis tell us more about SPACs and what makes them a hot IPO alternative.
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SPACs: An Attractive Alternative to a Traditional IPO

In the past two years, special purpose acquisition companies have created considerable buzz. Raising record sums and drawing high-profile investors and founders. Learn about some of the advantages and challenges associated with SPACs.
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