SpacDeskSidley Austin
SPAC issuer counsel · 19 engagements · 8 closed · 2 liquidated · 3 active
Sidley Austin, one of the most active law firms in the blank-check company market, has been involved in 19 SPAC transactions since its first engagement in 2017. The firm serves as counsel across a broad range of sectors and currently carries 3 active deals, with 8 transactions having reached a closed outcome and 2 having liquidated. Known for its deep capital-markets practice, Sidley Austin has established a consistent presence advising parties across the SPAC lifecycle, from IPO formation through business combination. Researchers and investors tracking the firm's full deal history can sign up at SpacDesk for complete data and filing coverage.
Close Rate (settled)
80%
Total IPO Capital
$3.6B
Cited Engagements
12/ 19
Active Since
2017
SPACs represented (19)
| Symbol | Issuer | IPO | IPO Size | Status | Target | Outcome | Extensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRXP | Big Rock Partners Acquisition Corp | 2017-11-21 | $71.7M | Completed | NRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | closed 2021-05-24 | 0 |
| UPH | GigCapital2, Inc. | 2019-06-07 | $150.0M | Completed | Cloudbreak Health, LLC | closed 2021-06-08 | 0 |
| CHPT | Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation | 2019-07-29 | $314.1M | Completed | ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. | closed 2021-02-26 | 0 |
| PRCH | PropTech Acquisition Corporation | 2019-11-22 | $172.5M | Completed | Porch Group, Inc. | closed 2020-12-23 | 0 |
| MP | 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 |
| HGTY | Aldel Financial Inc. | 2021-04-12 | $116.2M | Completed | Hagerty | closed 2021-12-02 | 0 |
| MEAC | SEP ACQUISITION CORP | 2021-07-29 | $176.8M | Liquidated | — | announced 2024-06-03 | 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 | Vote Scheduled | Docter Inc | announced 2025-10-10 | 0 |
| HVII | Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII | 2025-01-17 | $186.2M | Deal Announced | One Nuclear | announced 2025-10-23 | 0 |
| HCIC | Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VIII | 2026-02-05 | $236.7M | Searching | — | — | 0 |
| TUFU | TradeUP 88 Corp. | — | $88.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| FIG Acquisition Corp. | FIG Acquisition Corp. | — | $143.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| Brand Velocity Acquisition Corp | Brand Velocity Acquisition Corp | — | $200.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| Good Commerce Acquisition Corp | Good Commerce Acquisition Corp | — | $200.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| TEGA | Think Elevation Capital Growth Opportunities | — | $225.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| Delos Acquisition Corp. | Delos Acquisition Corp. | — | $150.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |