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On October 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted amendments to the rules governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are playing an increasingly important role in M&A transactions.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently brought two enforcement actions against public companies regarding related party transaction (“RPT”) disclosures.

The Supreme Court seldom takes up issues around the federal securities laws. But in June, it handed down an important decision involving Section 11 of the Securities Act.

The panel addressed issues commonly dealt with by companies after they complete a SPAC business combination.

Planning to raise a private equity fund with your partners? It may not be your first investment vehicle, but if your new fund is larger than what you’ve worked on in the past — say, $500 million — you may find yourself navigating unfamiliar territory when dealing with institutional investors. See below for answers to what will likely be…

On March 30, 2022, the commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved much-anticipated proposed rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”).

Ramey Layne recently joined the SPAC Alpha Web Series to discuss the recent SEC SPAC proposals.

On March 30, 2022, the commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved much-anticipated proposed rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”).

On March 30, 2022, the commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in a 3-to-1 decision approved the much anticipated proposed rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”).

Vinson & Elkins' Ramey Layne and Sarah Morgan were panelists at IPO Edge's virtual "Going-Public Boot Camp" that took place Tuesday, March 29 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET.

Following the announcement that Var Energi was reviewing its strategic alternatives, including a potential IPO, the editor of Energy Intelligence approached London Energy Transactions and Projects partner Alex Msimang for insight on the broader market for oil and gas IPOs.