Jeff Letalien is a partner in the firm’s Technology group and Capital Markets practice. Jeff’s practice is focused on domestic and foreign issuers, underwriters, and investors in diverse transactions, including public and private offerings. He regularly represents buyers and sellers, including private equity funds and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), in connection with disclosure, filing and other securities law aspects of financing large and complex business combinations. In addition, he regularly counsels public companies with respect to corporate governance, reporting and disclosure obligations and compliance with complex indenture covenant requirements.
Representative Matters
Jeff has advised several private equity funds and their portfolio companies in connection with business combinations with SPACs and securities law issues applicable to “de-SPAC” companies thereafter. He has also advised several SPAC sponsors in connection with IPOs and business combinations. He has represented public companies in connection with business combinations with other public companies in stock-for-stock exchanges, as well as private equity buyers and public company targets in connection with tender offers and other business combinations.
Jeff’s recent representative experience includes:
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Goodwin, Jeff was most recently Of Counsel at Morgan Lewis where he was a member of the firm’s SPAC Task Force. Previously to Morgan Lewis, Jeff was at Willkie Farr & Gallagher and he began his legal career at Kelley Drye & Warren.
Credentials
Education
JD2004
Georgetown University Law Center
BA2001
Harvard College
Admissions
Bars
- New York
- Connecticut
Recognition & Awards
Jeff was recognized as Member, ETF Law Firm of the Year, ETF.com in 2019 as well as Member, Best ETF Legal & Compliance Firm, ETFexpress in 2019.
Publications
Jeff’s recent publications include:
- Co-author, “How Global Markets Are Preparing For Potential SPAC Growth,” Law360, June 17, 2021
- Co-author, “Going Public Through a SPAC,” Insights: The Corporate & Securities Law Advisor, November 2020
