McGuireWoods LLP is noted for its high-level expertise in healthcare transactions, representing a series of middle-market sponsors in their platform acquisitions, add-on transactions, and exits in addition to handling recapitalization and joint venture work. The team, which is headed up by experienced Pittsburgh-based M&A expert Thomas Zahn, is also very active in the growth equity space and places a focus on advising independent sponsors and growth companies on the launch of investment and fundraising rounds. Dallas lawyer Jon Finger is a key contact for this line of work and handles transactions across a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, tech, and energy. Further key contacts in the team include Geoffrey Cockrell, who primarily handles middle-market healthcare deals from the Chicago office, and Gregory Hawver, who is also based in Chicago and focuses on public and private M&A as well as governance matters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Flexibility in dealing with complex situations and deals.'
  • 'Greg Hawver: tireless worker, creative thinker.'

Key clients

  • Revelstoke Capital Partners
  • Trinity Hunt Partners
  • Falfurrias Capital Partners
  • Summit Park
  • LLR Partners
  • Compass Group Equity Partners
  • Assured Healthcare Partners
  • Drum Capital
  • Banner Ventures
  • Sverica Capital Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Zahn

Other key lawyers

Jon Finger, Geoffrey Cockrell, Gregory Hawver