Sidley Represents Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp in SPAC IPO

Sidley represented Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: BOCNU) as issuer’s counsel in its US$165 million initial public offering. Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp is a blank-check company sponsored by an affiliate of North Base Media, a global venture capital firm specialized in media. Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp intends to focus its search for business combination targets on internet, digital media and advertising, or marketplace businesses; although, it may pursue an acquisition in any industry or sector.

The Sidley team is being led by Samir A. Gandhi, Jon W. Daly, Kenny S. Terrero, and David C. Buck (Capital Markets), and includes David Ni, Alcides Mauricio, and Alan Williams (Capital Markets); Angela T. Richards (Tax); and Kevin R. Carson (Corporate).