The broad offering at McGuireWoods LLP is well-equipped to assist private equity funds, and is recommended for its expertise in the full gamut of matters concerning hospitals. Holly Buckley heads the practice from Chicago, utilizing her vast knowledge of corporate transactions within the healthcare space to assist both private equity investors and health systems. Charlotte’s Bart Walker is a key name for healthcare M&A, often representing lenders and major physician group practices and urgent care providers, while Kayla McCann Marty is noted for her strong focus on women’s health, in addition to health system and hospital ventures. Regulatory expert Tim Fry stands out due to his deep knowledge of AKS, Medicare policy, and Stark law issues, in addition to his experience in advising on the rules surrounding certificates of need in Chicago. Atlanta-based Kristen McDermott Woodrum is particularly adept at handling issues concerning the structure of healthcare joint ventures and contracting arrangements.
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‘The MW team is very responsive and serves as an extension of our internal legal team.’
‘Amber Walsh and Kayla McCann Marty have done outstanding work for us this year and I trust their judgement and counsel.’
Key clients
- Assured Healthcare Partners
- Novant Health
- Audax Group
- Sverica Capital
- Revelstoke Capital Partners
- SCA Health
- Silver Oak Services Partners
- Women’s Health USA
- Gastro Health Holdco, LLC
- Main Post Partners
Work highlights
- Represented Novant Health in its expansion into urgent care centers in South Carolina by acquiring UCI Medical Affiliates, with 31 locations for urgent care and physical therapy.
- Represented Bon Secours Mercy Health, a large Catholic health system, in its joint ventures and a CIN reorganization.
- Represented Revelstoke Capital Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm, in many high-profile deals, providing ongoing representation for many of its platform companies, including numerous healthcare-related matters, including acquisitions, fund sales, post-closing sales, structuring advice, audit response letters, NDA reviews and joint ventures.
Lawyers
Practice head
Holly Buckley
Other key lawyers
Bart Walker; Kayla McCann Marty; Tim Fry; Kristen McDermott Woodrum; Amber Walsh