The Corner Series

Fifty years ago, the United States had 75 car companies. Today, there are fewer than five. The same consolidation dynamics are reshaping physician practice management, says Ezra Simons, a co-founder and partner at Physician Growth Partners, which has been on the leading edge of consolidation in provider practices nationwide. “I think what we’ll see over the next 10 years of physician practice management is mergers of equals.” Those that separate themselves and grow are those that have unique skills to offer their affiliated practices, he says.In this conversation with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell, Ezra explores how the provider services M&A landscape has evolved since Physician Growth Partners launched: While dermatology was the huge piece of the market then, the activity today is in urology, orthopedics and cardiology. He looks ahead to the next evolution: philosophical alignment among sponsors and private equity groups. “I think what we’re starting to see are people trying to figure out engagement and provider alignment first and then where to translate that to.”Connect and Learn More☑️ Ezra Simons | LinkedIn☑️ Physicians Growth Partners | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course

From his perspective as CEO and managing partner at Physician Growth Partners, Michael Kroin sees an “interesting time” where different types of buyers are getting into the provider services sector at the same time that payers are aggressively pursuing independent practices.“You see payers start to have interest in these private equity-backed groups as well or continue to have interest. So, that provides a number of exit opportunities for these private equity-backed groups that they historically haven't evaluated,” he explained to host Geoff Cockrell.Tune in to hear Michael discuss how strategic and financial buyers now coexist in a specialty-specific landscape, how M&A activity is reopening downstream after years of balance sheet constraints and why geography matters due to state-level restrictions on the corporate practice of medicine.Connect and Learn More☑️ Michael Kroin | LinkedIn☑️ Physician Growth Partners | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

“Fund one is tough,” says Henry Yan, principal at Whistler Capital Partners, reflecting on the firm’s successful first fundraise. In this conversation with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell, Henry unpacks the challenges and opportunities of raising capital as an emerging manager in today’s competitive fundraising environment.Tune in for his thoughts about the use of placement agents for emerging managers, the importance of co-investment opportunities in building LP relationships and the increasing focus by European investors on U.S. lower middle-market buyout opportunities.Connect and Learn More☑️ Henry Yan | LinkedIn☑️ Whistler Capital | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

“We’re predicting that 2026 will be a bit stronger than 2025 in terms of overall deal activity,” says Rebecca Springer, director of market development at Bailey & Company, a healthcare-dedicated investment banking group.In a three-part installment of the “Corner Series Shorts” format, where McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell dives into a narrower topic with experts, Rebecca shares her outlook on 2026.What’s the next big wave in healthcare private equity investing? Healthcare consumerization. “That’s anything cash pay,” Rebecca explains. “Let’s avoid the reimbursement risk altogether and avoid most of the stroke-of-the-pen risk that we see across different healthcare sectors. Think plastics and concierge.” Rebecca offers a forward-looking perspective on other evolving theses, such as medical equipment services.Connect and Learn More☑️ Rebecca Springer | LinkedIn☑️ Bailey & Company | LinkedIn | X☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that Bailey & Co. makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Bailey & Co. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent investment advice from a licensed professional or attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the...

“We’re predicting that 2026 will be a bit stronger than 2025 in terms of overall deal activity,” says Rebecca Springer, director of market development at Bailey & Company, a healthcare-dedicated investment banking group.In a three-part installment of the “Corner Series Shorts” format, where McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell dives into a narrower topic with experts, Rebecca shares her outlook on 2026.In this episode, Rebecca reviews the outlook for physician practice management (PPM) deals in 2026. She explains why she expects to see a “modest increase” in PPM activity relative to 2025 and shares other insights about the market, including the future of large PPM platforms and the “mixed picture” of dental.Connect and Learn More☑️ Rebecca Springer | LinkedIn☑️ Bailey & Company | LinkedIn | X☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that Bailey & Co. makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Bailey & Co. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent investment advice from a licensed professional or attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you...

“We're predicting that 2026 will be a bit stronger than 2025 in terms of overall deal activity," says Rebecca Springer, director of market development at Bailey & Company, a healthcare-dedicated investment banking group.In the latest installment of the “Corner Series Shorts” format, where host Geoff Cockrell dives into a narrower topic with experts, Rebecca unpacks where the deal activity is landing, why there are opportunities for small and mid-sized employers to self-insure, and what factors are keeping the landscape of cost-containment vendors fragmented. Stay tuned for two more episodes featuring Rebecca coming soon.  Connect and Learn More☑️ Rebecca Springer | LinkedIn☑️ Bailey & Company | LinkedIn | X☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that Bailey & Co. makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Bailey & Co. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent investment advice from a licensed professional or attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.This podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no...

Lower middle-market private equity in government-reimbursed healthcare requires a different playbook — one that balances controlling ownership with founder retention to build long-term value. Evolve Capital has become a subject matter expert in the Medicare-reimbursed home healthcare space, and principal Ben Mackay shares the playbooks with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell.Tune in for Ben’s insights about other opportunities in the market — including home healthcare with attached hospice, autism services and specialty pharmacies that cater to pets.Connect and Learn More☑️ Ben Mackay | LinkedIn☑️ Evolve Capital | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

As founder and CEO of Nyoo Health, Priya Bathija encourages healthcare leaders to ask questions, starting with, “How does this impact women differently?” Nyoo Health helps leaders align, inspire and execute initiatives that strengthen women’s health services and position their organizations at the forefront of care. In this conversation with McGuireWoods’ Micaela Enger and Gretchen Townshend, Priya reveals where returns on investment in women’s health truly lie — clinically, socially and economically.She also addresses persistent challenges such as payment disparities, the need for provider education across specialties and the importance of co-creating solutions between startups and health systems. As she explains, “There is an increased acknowledgement in the healthcare sector that women’s health needs to be a priority. After all, we’re 51% of the population.”Connect and Learn More☑️ Priya Bathija | LinkedIn☑️ Nyoo Health | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram☑️ Micaela Enger | LinkedIn☑️ Gretchen Townshend | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or...

A range of new mental health treatments are available to Western medicine, and practitioners are figuring out how to use them effectively. Matt Brockmeier, co-founder and chief legal officer at Entheogyn and of counsel at Antithesis Law, joins Rebecca Nicholson, foundation director and wellness advisor at Prime Quadrant, to explore this evolving landscape with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell.Matt discusses the tension between state and federal laws shaping access to psychedelics and controlled substances, while Rebecca contrasts the investment dynamics of cannabis versus psychedelics, emphasizing mental health over recreation. They examine specialized investor appetite, the medical community’s evolving response and the ancillary wellness modalities supporting comprehensive mental health transformation.Connect and Learn More☑️ Rebecca Nicholson | LinkedIn☑️ Prime Quadrant☑️ Matt Brockmeier | LinkedIn☑️ Entheogyn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast...

Payor services is an “enormous marketplace,” says Patrick Keavy, managing director at Bailey & Co. In this conversation with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell, Patrick, who focuses on payor services within healthcare, shares his insights about the market and its future. Tune in as he reviews the growth of employer-sponsored healthcare, cost-containment strategies that companies can leverage, and the results of his research into the verticals and subverticals that Bailey & Co. covers. Request a copy of Bailey & Co.’s report “The Rise of Cost Containment in Employer-Funded Healthcare.”Connect and Learn More☑️ Patrick Keavy | LinkedIn☑️ Bailey & Co | LinkedIn | X ☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

The tables turn as McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell steps into the guest seat, and Gordon Maner, CEO of the AMB group of companies and co-founder of Frontline Healthcare Partners, takes on hosting duties. Gordon and Geoff explore critical dynamics in healthcare M&A, from preparing first-time sellers for the rigors of a transaction to navigating the delicate partnership between private equity buyers and founder-led businesses. They discuss current market conditions, the resurgence of provider services deal activity and why focusing on market power rather than investor type makes more sense for regulation.Connect and Learn More☑️ Gordon Maner | LinkedIn☑️ Frontline Healthcare Partners | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

From New York to the Rocky Mountains, Marc Cabrera’s journey has spanned high-stakes healthcare deals to hands-on community service. Once a Wall Street investment banker, Cabrera is now the founder of Four Corners Capital, a Colorado-based investment firm focused on healthcare. In this conversation with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell, he shares how his view on making an impact has evolved — from executing milestone transactions to serving as a volunteer firefighter.“For me, it comes down to this: If I’m going to spend an hour or a day doing something, what kind of impact can I have — for my community, the broader world, my family and myself?”Tune in to hear Cabrera’s insights on time allocation, strategic networking and the lesser-known challenges of the deal advisory business.Connect and Learn More☑️ Marc Cabrera | LinkedIn☑️ Four Corners Capital | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

Returning guest Lauren Makhoul, principal of Avalere Health, explains how private equity allows healthcare providers to focus on what matters most while business professionals handle the administrative burdens.With McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell, she highlights compelling evidence from recent studies showing how private equity-backed physician groups deliver better outcomes with lower costs.A spinoff of The Corner Series, The Corner Series Shorts delivers quick, high-impact insights from dealmakers and thought leaders at the corner of healthcare and private equity. Each short episode — less than 10 minutes — offers a focused look at key trends, timely topics and expert perspectivesConnect and Learn More☑️ Lauren Makhoul | LinkedIn☑️ Avalare | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

“For clients in the healthcare space, having a state-based compliance program has grown in importance,” says Tim Fry, partner in the healthcare group at McGuireWoods. With McGuireWoods colleague and host Geoff Cockrell, Tim unpacks how state-specific legal treatment has changed dramatically in the last several years.He explains how states such as California and Oregon built hostility to private equity into their premerger notice laws while other states diverge on noncompete enforceability even after federal rulemaking failed.Tune in for his insights about the shifting regulatory landscape.Connect and Learn More☑️ Tim Fry | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

Lauren Makhoul of Avalere Health returns for the second installment of The Corner Series Shorts to discuss rooting out bad actors in private equity. In this conversation with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell, Lauren advocates for a “nuanced perspective” that addresses the loopholes allowing bad actors to exist. She explains how mechanisms such as single TIN-billing exploitation affect all healthcare providers, not just private equity-backed platforms, and why site-neutral payment policies could address underlying issues more effectively.Tune in for her insights about how private equity-backed platforms often face heightened scrutiny while provider-owned businesses may engage in similar practices with less oversight.A spinoff of The Corner Series, The Corner Series Shorts delivers quick, high-impact insights from dealmakers and thought leaders at the corner of healthcare and private equity. Each short episode — less than 10 minutes — offers a focused look at key trends, timely topics and expert perspectives.Connect and Learn More☑️ Lauren Makhoul | LinkedIn☑️ Avalare | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

“Our role isn’t to dictate strategy from a distance,” says Tim Schulte, head of the Value Creation team at Council Capital. “We provide the tools and support — but the company is the one driving the vision.” In this conversation with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell, Tim shares how the healthcare-focused private equity firm helps its portfolio companies grow through a robust support system.This includes in-house experts in talent, finance and technology, as well as the firm’s CEO Council — a network of public- and private-sector leaders offering deep market insight and strategic advice.Connect and Learn More☑️ Tim Schulte | LinkedIn☑️ Council Capital | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

Site-of-care optimization makes a difference, and that’s made possible by private equity investing in healthcare. Lauren Makhoul, principal at Avalere Health, explains this dynamic in the first installment of The Corner Series Shorts with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell.When private equity-backed platforms invest in ambulatory surgical centers, they capture facility fees while moving procedures to lower-cost settings, benefiting physicians and the healthcare system. This optimization improves patient experience through better scheduling, convenient locations and dedicated facilities while reducing overall healthcare costs.A spinoff of The Corner Series, The Corner Series Shorts delivers quick, high-impact insights from dealmakers and thought leaders at the intersection of healthcare and private equity. Each short episode — less than 10 minutes — offers a focused look at key trends, timely topics and expert perspectives.Connect and Learn More☑️ Lauren Makhoul | LinkedIn☑️ Avalare | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

“For us to invest in a business and not improve it doesn’t make sense as an investment,” says Trevor Maurer, CEO of OMS360, a Shore Capital-backed dental platform specializing in oral surgery. In this conversation with McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell, Trevor explains how OMS360 invests and improves its partners’ practices through its operating system, which optimizes the patient journey through time and motion studies.Observing that “the days of rack-and-stack are over,” Trevor emphasizes the importance of integration over aggregation. “If you can really integrate and create synergies, driving better patient outcomes and performances,” he says, “investors will want to be a part of your business.”Connect and Learn More☑️ Trevor Maurer | LinkedIn☑️ OMS360 | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

Think a patent is bulletproof once it's issued? Think again. Amanda Wieker, partner at McGuireWoods and former acting vice chief administrative patent judge at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, reveals why patent validity can remain in flux for decades.In this conversation with McGuireWoods colleague and host Geoff Cockrell, Amanda unpacks the complex lifecycle of patents in private equity investments. She explains challenges to patent validity, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board process, and critical diligence considerations for investors acquiring companies where patents are material assets.­­Connect and Learn More☑️ Amanda Wieker | LinkedIn☑️ Geoff Cockrell | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

As the founder of Skytale Group, a boutique healthcare-focused investment banking and management consulting firm, Annie Hockey has a high-level view of what makes medical aesthetics businesses ready for private equity transactions. In this episode, she shares her observations with McGuireWoods healthcare partner Amanda Roenius, taking over hosting duties from Geoff Cockrell.“I think the best time to transact is fully dependent on the owner and their life goals. It's such a personal decision,” Annie says. Tune in for insights about preparing for transactions, managing regulatory risk and building scalable medical aesthetics practices.Connect and Learn More☑️ Annie Hockey | LinkedIn☑️ Skytale Group | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram☑️ Amanda Roenius | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.