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
