Why 90% of SPACs Are Formed in the Cayman Islands (And What Targets Must Know)

In this episode, host Chaz Churchwell interviews Alexandra Low, Cayman counsel at Appleby and one of the leading advisors supporting SPAC IPOs and DESPAC transactions.Alexandra shares her perspective from working with international deal teams, U.S. law firms, and SPAC sponsors executing public listings through Cayman-structured entities.The conversation explores:Why the Cayman Islands dominate SPAC incorporationHow private companies structure cross-border DESPAC transactionsThe importance of sponsor relationships and deal visibilityGovernance considerations when forming a Cayman entityCharter provisions and director responsibilities in public companiesHow advisors coordinate across jurisdictions during a transactionThe timeline from LOI to closing and the regulatory filings involvedAlexandra also discusses the role of market cycles, sector trends, and investor sentiment in determining which private companies successfully enter the public markets.For founders, executives, and advisors exploring SPAC transactions, this episode provides an inside look at the international legal infrastructure behind DESPAC deals and the preparation required for success.The DESPAC Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this content constitutes legal, investment, tax, or financial advice, nor a recommendation to pursue or avoid any transaction. Consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before acting on any information discussed. News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/THE DESPAC PODCAST  DISCLAIMERThe DESPAC Podcast is for informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the views of One Iron Network LLC, its affiliates, or any sponsoring organization.Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as legal advice, investment advice, tax advice, or a recommendation to pursue or avoid any transaction. Discussions may reference SPACs, DESPAC transactions, securities regulations, or public-company readiness frameworks. These conversations are educational in nature and should not be relied upon when making financial or strategic decisions.Listeners should consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before acting on any information discussed in this podcast. Any examples or scenarios mentioned are illustrative and may not reflect current market conditions or regulatory requirements.Participation by a guest does not constitute an endorsement of any company, strategy, product, or service. References to specific firms or individuals are for context only.One Iron Network LLC and the DESPAC Podcast disclaim all liability arising from the use of or reliance on the information presented.