Voice of FinTech® Episode 138 Season 1

FinTech M&A lessons with Baker McKenzie

FinTech M&A lessons with Baker McKenzieFinTech M&A lessons with Baker McKenzie

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Voice of FinTech® Episode 138 Season 1

April 20, 2021 Rudolf Falat View the website

Lawrence Lee, Partner in Baker McKenzie's Palo Alto office, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about FinTech M&A and other routes to liquidity.

Here is what they talked about:

Backstory: How did Lawrence get to do what he does today?
Baker McKenzie's approach towards advising FinTechs - M&A or other matters? Does it mean B&M advises only scale-ups or incumbents interested in this space?
What are the specifics of the FinTech M&A and any lessons learned you can share?
The average time to go public has increased tremendously. As Fintechs grow larger and more mature, what are liquidity and exit options for these companies?
Payments and lending were probably the first areas where FinTech grew. Are we bound to witness a significant consolidation wave in this FinTech vertical?
SPACs seem to be the favorite buzzword of the day. What are the examples of SPACs operating in the FinTech space?
Lawrence also worked as an in-house counsel at Coinbase – what attracted him to switch back to an advisory from a corporate?
Let's talk about the recent Bitcoin rise – is it due to diversification because investors are worried about inflation due to Covid government support or anything else?
What’s in store for you this year?
The most impactful business book for Lawrence is an all-time classic: Barbarians at the Gate. Don't also forget a satirical HBO movie based on this book.
What’s the best way to reach out