IPO vs. Everything Else: Going Public for Legal Departments

Key Takeaways

• There are three primary routes for going public—IPO, direct listings, and SPAC/de-SPAC mergers. All of them have advantages and disadvantages for organizations and legal departments that support them.
• General counsel and corporate legal teams need to consider several factors before and after funding
• Legal teams can more easily manage going public by embracing technology to reduce manual processes, maximize efficiency, and minimize risk