Derick strategically assists clients in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters, including public company reporting and governance issues. He has niche experience in the representation of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), guiding SPACs from formation through the initial public offering (IPO) process and execution of their business combination plans. His representations span a range of industries and include cross-border public and private financing transactions and securities offerings of debt and equity.

Derick has handled a range of complex and sizable business combinations, including that of Intermex Holdings II, Inc. and FinTech Acquisition Corp. II. He has led all elements of acquisitions on behalf of clients, from diligence on the target and drafting and negotiating the acquisition agreement to managing related ancillary agreements and preparing the relevant proxy solicitation materials. In addition, he also has experience negotiating, drafting and reviewing various contracts.

Derick prioritizes his clients’ business needs while finding cost-effective strategies. He is skilled with facilitating collaboration, knowing that all parties working together will result in a quicker and more comprehensive solution.

Education

  • Villanova University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
  • Elizabethtown College, B.S., summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

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Derick Kauffman
Derick S. Kauffman
Shareholder
derick.kauffman@stevenslee.com
  • Valley Forge
  • Phone: 610.205.6038
  • Fax: 610.371.7918
Areas of Focus
Practice
  • Corporate, Finance and Capital Markets
Industries
  • Financial Institutions

Derick strategically assists clients in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters, including public company reporting and governance issues. He has niche experience in the representation of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), guiding SPACs from formation through the initial public offering (IPO) process and execution of their business combination plans. His representations span a range of industries and include cross-border public and private financing transactions and securities offerings of debt and equity.

Derick has handled a range of complex and sizable business combinations, including that of Intermex Holdings II, Inc. and FinTech Acquisition Corp. II. He has led all elements of acquisitions on behalf of clients, from diligence on the target and drafting and negotiating the acquisition agreement to managing related ancillary agreements and preparing the relevant proxy solicitation materials. In addition, he also has experience negotiating, drafting and reviewing various contracts.

Derick prioritizes his clients’ business needs while finding cost-effective strategies. He is skilled with facilitating collaboration, knowing that all parties working together will result in a quicker and more comprehensive solution.

Education

  • Villanova University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
  • Elizabethtown College, B.S., summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
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