Ari Edelman focuses his practice on capital markets, including special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), initial public offerings (IPOs) and other public and private equity offerings. Ari also has a wealth of experience advising public companies in their reporting obligations, corporate governance matters and other corporate matters. Ari has represented issuers, target companies, underwriters and placement agents in approximately 100 closed capital markets transactions. Ari is a highly sought-after advisor with respect to SPAC transactions in particular.

Prior to joining the Firm, Ari founded and headed the SPAC practice at an international AmLaw firm. Previously, Ari practiced for many years at a boutique law firm that specializes in SPAC and other capital markets transactions.

While in law school, Ari participated in the Fordham University School of Law’s Fordham Urban Law Journal.