Our corporate team recently acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Samos Energy Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, on the successful closing of its US$230 million initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Samos Energy Acquisition Corporation issued 23,000,000 units, including the full exercise by the underwriters of their overallotment option to purchase an additional 3,000,000 units, at a price of US$10.00 per unit. The units trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol SAMO.U. The offering closed on 13 July 2026, generating gross proceeds of US$230 million.
Commenting on the transaction, partner Michael Beck said: 'It has been a genuine pleasure to support Samos Energy Acquisition Corporation on this IPO. We are grateful for the trust placed in us as we helped guide this successful NYSE listing through to completion.'
The offering was led by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. as sole book-running manager. Vinson & Elkins LLP acted as US legal counsel to the issuer.
The Walkers team advising on the transaction was led by partners Andrew Barker and Michael Beck, with support from associate Miriam El Ofir.