SpacDeskSidley Austin
SPAC issuer counsel · 19 engagements · 8 closed · 3 liquidated · 3 active
Sidley Austin is a global law firm that has established a substantial presence in the SPAC market, recording 19 SPAC transactions since its first deal in 2017 across a range of sectors. Of those 19 deals, 8 have closed into completed business combinations, 3 have liquidated, and 3 remain active, reflecting a portfolio that spans multiple market cycles including the peak SPAC boom years and the subsequent cooldown. The firm operates across industries from technology and healthcare to financial services, frequently serving as issuer or underwriter counsel on blank-check vehicles. Sign up for a free SpacDesk account to access the full Sidley Austin deal history, underlying SPAC tickers, and real-time status updates.
SPACs represented (19)
| Symbol | Issuer | IPO | IPO Size | Status | Target | Outcome | Extensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRPA | Big Rock Partners Acquisition Corp | 2017-11-21 | $71.7M | Completed | NRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | closed 2021-05-24 | 0 |
| CIK0001770141 | GigCapital2, Inc. | 2019-06-07 | $150.0M | Completed | Cloudbreak Health, LLC | closed 2021-06-08 | 0 |
| SBE | Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation | 2019-07-29 | $314.1M | Completed | ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. | closed 2021-02-26 | 0 |
| CIK0001784535 | PropTech Acquisition Corporation | 2019-11-22 | $172.5M | Completed | Porch Group, Inc. | closed 2020-12-23 | 0 |
| FVAC | Fortress Value Acquisition Corp | 2020-05-01 | $345.0M | Completed | MP Materials Corp. / DE | closed 2020-11-23 | 0 |
| RXRA | RXR Acquisition Corp. | 2021-03-05 | $257.0M | Liquidated | — | liq 2022-12-19 | 0 |
| ADF | Aldel Financial Inc. | 2021-04-12 | $116.2M | Completed | Hagerty | closed 2021-12-02 | 0 |
| SEPA | SEP ACQUISITION CORP | 2021-07-29 | $176.8M | Liquidated | — | liq 2024-07-15 | 0 |
| LCW | Learn CW Investment Corp | 2021-10-12 | $227.6M | Completed | INNVENTURE LLC | closed 2024-09-30 | 0 |
| PORT | Southport Acquisition Corporation | 2021-12-10 | $230.0M | Completed | Angel Studios, Inc. | closed 2025-09-10 | 0 |
| AIMAU | Aimfinity Investment Corp. I | 2022-04-26 | $80.5M | Deal Announced | Docter Inc | announced 2025-10-10 | 0 |
| HVII | Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII | 2025-01-17 | $175.0M | Deal Announced | One Nuclear | announced 2025-10-23 | 0 |
| CIK0002099093 | Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VIII | 2026-02-05 | $2.6B | Searching | — | — | 0 |
| CIK0001421453 | FIG Acquisition Corp. | — | $143.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| CIK0001850385 | Good Commerce Acquisition Corp | — | $200.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| TEGA | Think Elevation Capital Growth Opportunities | — | $225.0M | Liquidated | — | — | 0 |
| CIK0001850321 | Brand Velocity Acquisition Corp | — | $200.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| TUFU | TradeUP 88 Corp. | — | $88.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| CIK0001426959 | Delos Acquisition Corp. | — | $150.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |