Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we drilled down into venture capital financing trends in the equity markets. Due to several contributing factors, venture capital investors reduced their investments and became more strategic about where they allocated their capital.This month, we reflect on the venture debt market and recent trends we are seeing. In 2023, the aggregate…

Authors: Louis Lehot and Eric ChowThe due diligence stage of an acquisition process serves multiple purposes, from business discovery to risk mitigation, also informing valuation, synergy identification, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision making throughout the transaction. But there are sometimes hidden issues that even thorough due diligence might not uncover.There are numerous concerns that can come…

Author: Louis Lehot, Lyman ThaiWhile the M&A market overall was less active than many had hoped in 2023, and with 2024 off to a sluggish start, some areas still look stronger than others, including the sports market.The sports industry has become so attractive to investors that JPMorgan recently announced they are creating a sports-focused investment banking…

NACD Virtual Event: How to Navigate the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2024 — Key TakeawaysAuthors: Louis Lehot, Edward D. Burbach, Benjamin R. DrydenFoley recently hosted a discussion in collaboration NACD on How to Navigate the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2024.Louis Lehot moderated the discussion between expert panelists Deborah Heisz, Ed Burbach, and…

Authors: Louis Lehot, David SimonIn today’s globalized world, understanding international markets is crucial for businesses aiming to expand their footprint and capitalize on emerging opportunities. As part of Foley & Lardner’s ongoing series of General Counsel focused initiatives, we recently had the pleasure of hosting a dinner with our featured guest, Sherbir Panag founder and…

Authors: Louis Lehot, Andre ThiollierAfter two very difficult years in the tech sector, everyone is hoping for a comeback. We are looking at a more positive economic climate, the prospect of interest rates dropping, and there is much less talk of a recession. There is a renewed optimism that we could be entering a…

Author(s): Louis Lehot, Natasha Allen2024 ushered in a seismic shift for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the U.S. with the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Aimed at cracking down on the misuse of shell companies and promoting ownership clarity, the act demands detailed disclosures to the Treasury Department’s FinCEN, impacting an estimated…