SpacDeskMcDermott Will & Emery
SPAC issuer counsel · 7 engagements · 2 closed · 0 liquidated · 2 active
McDermott Will & Emery is a global law firm that has maintained a consistent presence in the SPAC market since 2013, placing it among the earlier legal advisers to engage with the blank-check vehicle structure. Across its SPAC practice, the firm has been involved in seven transactions spanning multiple sectors, with two deals reaching a completed business combination and two remaining active. McDermott Will & Emery advises across a broad range of industries, reflecting the diversified nature of its corporate and M&A practice groups. The firm's multi-decade SPAC track record positions it as an experienced hand in sponsor-side and target-side counsel work. Visit SpacDesk and sign up for full data on McDermott Will & Emery's deal history, active transactions, and sector breakdowns.
SPACs represented (7)
| Symbol | Issuer | IPO | IPO Size | Status | Target | Outcome | Extensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVRY | ROI Acquisition Corp. II | 2013-09-18 | $125.0M | Deregistered | Ascend Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited | announced 2015-10-22 | 0 |
| CCTS | Cactus Acquisition Corp. 1 Ltd | 2021-11-01 | $126.5M | Deal Announced | Tembo e-LV B.V | announced 2024-09-04 | 0 |
| ATEK | Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II | 2021-12-13 | $248.8M | Deal Announced | Ace Green Recycling, Inc. | announced 2026-04-23 | 0 |
| LEVY | Levy Acquisition Corp | — | $151.0M | Completed | Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. | closed 2015-06-30 | 0 |
| GRASSMERE ACQUISITION Corp | GRASSMERE ACQUISITION Corp | — | $75.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. | J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. | — | — | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| Global Eagle Acquisition Corp. | Global Eagle Acquisition Corp. | — | $186.1M | Completed | Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. | closed 2013-01-31 | 0 |