FinTech M&A lessons with Baker McKenzie

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawlee/">Lawrence Lee</a>, Partner in <a href="https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en">Baker McKenzie</a>'s Palo Alto office, spoke to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-falat/">Rudolf Falat</a>, founder of the <a href="https://www.voiceoffintech.com/subscribe">Voice of FinTech</a> podcast, about FinTech M&amp;A and other routes to liquidity. </p><p>Here is what they talked about:</p><ul> <li>Backstory: How did Lawrence get to do what he does today?</li> <li>Baker McKenzie's approach towards advising FinTechs - M&amp;A or other matters? Does it mean B&amp;M advises only scale-ups or incumbents interested in this space?</li> <li>What are the specifics of the FinTech M&amp;A and any lessons learned you can share?</li> <li>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?</li> <li>Payments and lending were probably the first areas where FinTech grew. Are we bound to witness a significant consolidation wave in this FinTech vertical?</li> <li>SPACs seem to be the favorite buzzword of the day.  What are the examples of SPACs operating in the FinTech space?</li> <li>Lawrence also worked as an in-house counsel at Coinbase – what attracted him to switch back to an advisory from a corporate?</li> <li>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?</li> <li>What’s in store for you this year?</li> <li>The most impactful business book for Lawrence is an all-time classic: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Barbarians-Gate-Fall-RJR-Nabisco-ebook/dp/B000FC10QG">Barbarians at the Gate</a>. Don't also forget a satirical <a href="https://g.co/kgs/bPp5JF">HBO movie</a> based on this book.</li> <li>What’s the best way to reach out</li> </ul>