Best McGuireWoods Podcasts (2024)

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2024 Independent Sponsor Deal Survey – More Deals, More Sophistication 38:00

24h ago38:00

38:00

Hosts Greg Hawver, Jeff Brooker, and Jason Griffith present the 2024 Independent Sponsor Deal Survey, a treasure trove of data compiled from more than 300 transactions by independent sponsors and capital partners. “One of the things that’s really changing in independent sponsor transactions is that the professionalism, the backgrounds of the folks,…

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LIVE FROM ISC2024: Anatomy of a Successful Independent Sponsor Deal with Oliver Patten and Parker Shields 28:58

14d ago28:58

28:58

Recording live from the Independent Sponsor Conference in Dallas, host Jason Griffith invites Oliver Patten and Parker Shields of Sherburne Partners to discuss their experience buying a packaging company. Oliver and Parker cover a range of topics, from stepping in as independent sponsors to building relationships to asking the management team “stup…

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Women in Finance Can Overcome Challenges at Work; Here’s How 40:09

2M ago40:09

40:09

From mentors to hybrid work schedules to checking biases at the door, strategies for navigating workplace challenges are accessible but often require buy-in from colleagues and management. Five McGuireWoods women attorneys at various stages of their careers offer these insights and more in this episode of Deal Us In. New hosts Kelly Wray and Casey …

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Navigating Governance and Rollover Equity in Independent Sponsor Deals with Mike Palm 25:22

2M ago25:22

25:22

Mike Palm of Charter Capital Partners discusses governance and seller rollover in independent sponsor deals with hosts Greg Hawver and Jason Griffith. Their conversation covers the importance of building trust and relationships with sponsors, aligning interests through rollover equity, and navigating board dynamics. Mike emphasizes the need for fou…

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FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Overturned + Evolution of Non-Competes in M&A Deals 29:08

2M ago29:08

29:08

On this cross-over episode of Deal by Deal and The Corner Series, McGuireWoods’ partners Greg Hawver and Geoff Cockrell welcome labor and employment partner Meghaan Madriz to discuss recent headlines regarding the FTC’s proposed ban and the broader legal landscape for non-competes. Tune in as Meghaan breaks down the evolving enforceability of restr…

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Growing Businesses in Underserved Communities with Sheila Emami of St. Cloud Capital 21:40

3M ago21:40

21:40

An entrepreneur’s business is like their first-born child, says Sheila Emami. Her mission is to help them grow. The vice president of St. Cloud Capital, Sheila explains the relationship-driven approach that St. Cloud leverages on behalf of small businesses and underserved communities nationwide. In this conversation with host Penny Zacharias, Sheil…

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Private Markets, Diversity, and Impact Investing with Beata Kirr of The Copia Group, LLC 37:30

4M ago37:30

37:30

Purpose. Private Markets. Impact. To some, those are mere concepts. But to The Copia Group’s Beata Kirr, those words are an investment strategy. In this episode of Deal Us In, Beata Kirr joins host Phyllis Young to discuss impact investing, particularly in private markets. Tune in as Beata discusses how impact investing can lead to higher financial…

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Scaling Success: How SC Moatti & Mighty Capital Defy Traditional Venture Capital Norms 35:53

5M ago35:53

35:53

What do you get when you cross an electrical engineering degree with an MBA? An innovative and successful fund manager. In this episode of Deal Us In, one-of-a-kind venture capital firm manager SC Moatti of Mighty Capital joins host Kelsey Hitchcock to discuss how she carefully selects her investment opportunities, analyzes emerging challenges and …

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The Challenges of Independent Sponsorship with Jonny Miller and Mario Burstein of Platt Park Capital Partners 23:56

5M ago23:56

23:56

On this episode of Deal by Deal, co-hosts Jason Griffith and Trey Andrews welcome Jonny Miller and Mario Burstein of Platt Park Capital Partners to discuss their emergence into independent sponsorship. Tune in as Jonny and Mario discuss how Platt Park came to be, how they secured their first deal, and how they can apply what they learned in their f…

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Developments in M&A Insurance Market with Matt Heinz of Lockton 20:03

6M ago20:03

20:03

Recently, the M&A market has cooled since it burned red-hot in the aftermath of Covid. What impact has the slowdown in M&A activity had on insurance products related to mergers and acquisitions? On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by Matt Heinz of Lockton to discuss developments in M&A insurance products. Specifically, Matt …

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Empowerment Through Maternal Guidance: Nurturing Confidence, Building Networks, and Mentorship with Amy Weisman and Julia Weisman 45:13

7M ago45:13

45:13

Don’t be deferential when you should be more confident. “Technical skills give you the confidence to speak up and take a seat at the table,” says Amy Weisman. On this episode of Deal Us In, host Penny Zacharias, Partner at McGuireWoods, is joined by mother-daughter duo, Amy Weisman, Managing Director of Business Development at Sterling Investment P…

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Balancing Work and Family and the Lessons Learned Along the Way with Laura Redinger 39:57

7M ago39:57

39:57

The workplace has changed considerably in recent years, making arrangements such as working from home more common. However, navigating a career path while simultaneously raising a family can still be challenging, especially in the high-powered financial industry. On this episode of Deal Us In, host Kelsey Hitchcock, partner at McGuideWoods, welcome…

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LIVE FROM EMC: Emerging Manager John Huhn of Compass Group Reflects on Journey from Independent Sponsor to Raising Multiple Funds 23:29

7M ago23:29

23:29

On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by John Huhn, Managing Partner at the Compass Group. Tune in as Greg and John discuss lessons learned during the Compass Group’s successful independent sponsor investing phase. John also provides key insights for those PE investors seeking to raise a committed fund in the current environme…

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Be Prepared to Pivot and Jump with Meredith Carter 25:45

8M ago25:45

25:45

If you could look ahead and see the future, and that future doesn’t appeal to you, then you might want to pivot your strategy or your career aspirations. On this episode of Deal Us In, host Ann Dorsett, counsel at McGuireWoods, welcomes guest Meredith Carter, President and CEO of Edge Capital, a family office-backed specialty finance company outsid…

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Working Hard, Finding Balance, and Letting Go of ‘Mom Guilt’ with Kristin Gunther 31:26

9M ago31:26

31:26

We see people succeed and wonder how they got there. But it’s just as important to look at what they didn’t do, as it is to look at what they did. On this episode of Deal Us In, host Xaviera Webb, an associate at McGuireWoods, is joined by guest Kristin Gunther, partner at Revolution Growth, a venture firm based in Washington, D.C. With over 15 yea…

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Secondary Transactions: Overview, Drivers, and Market Predictions with Darren O’Brien of Campbell Lutyens 22:12

9M ago22:12

22:12

On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by Darren O'Brien, Managing Director of Campbell Lutyens, the largest independent private capital advisory firm. Tune in as Greg and Darren discuss the hot topic of secondary transactions, a growing niche area. Starting with a high-level introduction to secondary transactions and the secon…

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Promoting Female Leadership: Be the Difference You Want to See with Hannah Jordana 30:26

9M ago30:26

30:26

Depending on where you work, financial institutions can have a churn-and-burn atmosphere. How does this affect work-life balance, particularly for aspiring female business leaders? Although previous generations did a lot of the heavy lifting in terms of overcoming barriers to female leadership, there's always work to be done. On this episode of Dea…

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Start Strong in a Private Equity Career, With Alyssa Daniel of PNC Mezzanine Capital 34:32

10M ago34:32

34:32

Most of us have experienced imposter syndrome. But when you’re the only woman of color in a predominantly white, male-dominated field, it can feel like you’re shooting above your weight. On this episode of Deal Us In, McGuireWoods associate Xaviera Webb talks to Alyssa Daniel, a private equity associate with PNC Mezzanine Capital, about Alyssa’s jo…

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2024 Outlook for Founder-Owned Business/Middle Market M&A, with Investment Banker Derek Zacarias of DAK 29:10

10M ago29:10

29:10

On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by investment banker Derek Zacarias from DAK. Together, they explore what the next 12 months may hold for M&A relating to founder-owned businesses, private equity-backed transactions and the broader middle market. This engaging discussion explores the macroeconomic trends as well as more i…

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How Heightened FTC Scrutiny Affects Roll-Up Strategy, with McGuireWoods’ Holden Brooks: A Cross-over Episode from Deal-by-Deal 28:55

12M ago28:55

28:55

In this special crossover edition of Across the Table, we're excited to republish an insightful episode from our sister podcast, Deal-by-Deal. Host Greg Hawver talks to fellow McGuireWoods partner Holden Brooks about antitrust considerations for private equity investors in the middle market (and, interestingly, the lower middle market). They begin …

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How Heightened FTC Scrutiny Affects Roll-Up Strategy, with McGuireWoods’ Holden Brooks 27:53

1y ago27:53

27:53

In this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver talks to fellow McGuireWoods partner Holden Brooks about antitrust considerations for private equity investors in the middle market (and, interestingly, the lower middle market). They begin by discussing the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, which requires pre-close filings for deals valued above $111.4 millio…

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Navigating the Path to Raising a Committed Fund with McGuireWoods’ Rick Starling 26:39

1y ago26:39

26:39

On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, host Greg Hawver and fellow McGuireWoods partner, fund formation lawyer Rick Starling, discuss considerations and alternatives to raising a committed fund, analyze what’s going on in today’s market, and share insights on the phases of raising a fund. The episode also explores fund structures such as the "proof of co…

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Investing in Black Women: How Tamika Tyson and TGC Are Bridging the Gap 24:26

1y ago24:26

24:26

For Tamika Tyson, problem solving has not only always been her greatest strength, but also the driving force behind her co-founding her own private equity firm, TGC Impact. With more than 25 years of experience in risk management and structure, Tamika has worked in banking, energy, industrial, and international markets and through five different ec…

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New Factors to Consider in Due Diligence, With Kroll’s Cathleen Hughes 30:27

1y ago30:27

30:27

On this episode of Deal-By-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by Cathleen Hughes, Kroll’s Director of Corporate Finance and Restructuring, for a deep dive into due diligence, including M&A transactions and post-closing. Risks associated with M&A deals have evolved. “And these risks include those that can be discovered pre-transaction as well as risks…

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Banker’s View of the Current M&A Market, With Hector Torres of DC Advisory 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

33:20

On this episode of Deal-By-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by investment banker Hector Torres, Managing Director of DC Advisory’s global healthcare team, for a discussion on the new normal in the M&A market, especially involving the healthcare industry. Hector explains that, while market activity is starting to level out from the torrent of transa…

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Empathy, Persistence, and Patience In Private Equity with Aneesha Raghunathan 32:31

1+ y ago32:31

32:31

On this episode of Deal Us In, host Rebecca Rheney, an associate at McGuireWoods, is joined by Aneesha Raghunatha, Vice President at Susquehanna Growth Equity. Aneesha has industry expertise across fintech and healthcare and currently focuses on data and enterprise software. Her current companies include Sievo, ZenQMS, LiveBarn, MediSpend, and more…

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Behind the Deal: Finding Success in the Independent Sponsor-Capital Provider Model 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

33:34

It takes nerves of steel to start a deal during COVID and exit it during the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and today’s guests pulled it off. On this episode of Deal-By-Deal, host Greg Hawver is joined by Evan Gallinson of Merit Capital Partners and Jonathan Schilowitz of MFG Partners to present a case study of a successful relationship between an i…

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Reflections on the Past, Present and Future of Women in Private Equity and Finance 41:32

1+ y ago41:32

41:32

In this episode of Deal Us In, hosts Phyllis Young, Ann Terrell Dorsett, and Kelsey Hitchcock welcome guests Xaviera Webb and Rebecca Rheney to the podcast. As newer, younger members of the McGuireWoods team, Xaviera and Rebecca bring a fresh perspective to this series. In their first episode, the two McGuireWoods associates flip the script a littl…

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Crafting Successful Healthcare Investments: The Power of the Right Partners and Assets 19:12

1+ y ago19:12

19:12

On this episode of Across the Table, host Kayla McCann Marty is joined by Alexis Rathborne, Managing Director of Investments at Trident for a discussion on the healthcare market and the investment thesis driving Trident’s team. Alexis explains how she applies Trident’s investment thesis – that identifying the right investment and operating partners…

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Optimizing Success by Empowering Others with Matthew Pettit 20:15

1+ y ago20:15

20:15

When leading a company, few things are as important as building a strong team and empowering those team members, according to Matthew Pettit, founding partner of Seven Hills Capital. Before Matt formed Seven Hills Capital, he founded and worked as CEO of another successful business, Ascend Dermatology. His goal was to create an organization that pr…

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What Q1 Earnings Reports Reveal for the Healthcare Industry 19:36

1+ y ago19:36

19:36

On this episode of Across The Table, McGuireWoods partner Alyssa Campbell is joined by Colin McDermott and Savanna Ganyard of VMG health for a discussion of the publicly traded healthcare operator’s Q1 earnings reports, along with expectations for the rest of 2023. They also touch on whether today’s investment climate reflects a return to typical h…

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Building Your Leadership Toolkit: How To Lead With Influence 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

46:37

Disruptions in the marketplace challenge even the most seasoned of leaders. Those who can pause and ask the difficult questions when the market is shifting will find they don’t just have an organization that survives, but one that sustains and thrives. Deal Us In host Phyllis Young welcomes LaDawn Townsend, Founder and CEO of VOS Group, to discuss …

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Deal Resolutions for the New Year 29:19

2y ago29:19

29:19

Are you making deal resolutions for the New Year? In this episode of Deal Us In, we welcome back McGuireWoods partners Jodie Herrmann Lawson and Susan Rodriguez to share their deal resolutions for 2023 with host Kelsey Hitchcock. Kelsey, Jodie and Susan explore what people should be thinking through as they approach deals this year. This includes m…

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Big Developments in Noncompete Agreements and Investing in the Energy Sector 47:08

2y ago47:08

47:08

A proposed FTC rule will change how companies do business — and how law firms give advice for the foreseeable future. On this episode of the Deal-by-Deal podcast, host Greg Hawver invites guest Holden Brooks, a partner at McGuirewoods, to share insights on recent developments for noncompetes and restrictive covenants based on the recently proposed …

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Terry Wang on the Demand Driving Growth in Behavioral Health 19:08

2y ago19:08

19:08

Only 20% to 25% of patients that need behavioral health support actually receive care. That means the behavioral health sector offers opportunity and high ROI for investors focused on delivering better outcomes at lower costs. Terry Wang, Partner at Regal Healthcare Capital Partners, joins host Geoff Cockrell on this episode of The Capital Corner f…

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A True Partnership: How To Grow a Successful Business Between Clinicians and Investors 25:26

2y ago25:26

25:26

Honesty and trust are two of the most important elements of any strong relationship. The same is true for the business relationship between private practice physicians and investors, according to Andrea Balogh who joins host Kayla McCann Marty for this episode of Across The Table. Andrea is the Chief Growth Officer and Chief Legal Officer at Integr…

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Key Issues of an Equity Term Sheet, With Greg Hawver and Jeff Brooker (Pt. 2) 33:34

2y ago33:34

33:34

Join hosts Greg Hawver and Jeff Brooker for the second episode of a two-part series discussing critical issues and best practices for term sheets. This episode focuses on the equity term sheet between the independent sponsor and the equity capital provider. Learn about common pitfalls, what to keep in mind when negotiating terms and how to ensure a…

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Looking at Acquisitions and MSOs in a New Light with SCA Health’s Kyle Lynch 19:43

2y ago19:43

19:43

In a “post-COVID” world, specialty care centers are trying to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of the healthcare market. On this episode of Across the Table, host Kayla McCann Marty talks with Kyle Lynch, a Group Vice President of Development at SCA Health, which is part of OptumCare and is a leader in specialty care, practice management so…

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A Pivot From Professional Pianist to Successful Acquisition Management with Boyne Capital’s Renny Sie 25:01

2y ago25:01

25:01

In this episode of Deal Us In, we welcome Renny Sie as she joins host Kelsey Hitchcock to discuss her role as Vice President of Business Development and investor Relations at Boyne Capital and her non-traditional track that brought her there. Renny Sie brings a unique perspective to business acquisition: her formative years were spent as a professi…

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How to Craft an M&A Letter of Intent with Greg Hawver and Jeff Brooker (Pt. 1) 35:40

2y ago35:40

35:40

In this first episode of a two-part series, Deal-by-Deal podcast hosts Greg Hawver and Jeff Brooker discuss best practices for M&A deal letters of intent. Both hosts have seen deals tripped up by poorly crafted letters of intent. When buyers and sellers are unclear on what to include in an LOI, what is binding and what is not, and how to leverage e…

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Why Diversity is Critical to the Future of Investing with Avante Capital’s Amanda Kim 38:59

2y ago38:59

38:59

We all have that voice in our head: the one telling us we’re imposters, we’re not cut out for this, we’ll never be able to catch up to the men in our industry. As a woman in investing, you might not ever have the same opportunities as the men out there, especially if you take time off for maternity leave or have a family at home to provide for. So …

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Lenders as Partners, with Source Capital’s Joe Rodgers and McGuireWoods’ Brian Coughlan 46:22

2y ago46:22

46:22

There’s a secret on how to secure more — and better — deals as an independent sponsor: build relationships and trust with your lenders. This may seem fairly obvious, but the reality is as the market has become more concentrated with traditional private equity funds, we’re losing this important part of dealmaking. And as the market remains uncertain…

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OB-GYN and Fertility Care Investing with Jason Porter of Baird 20:58

2+ y ago20:58

20:58

Jason Porter of Baird is a leading healthcare provider investment banker with many specialties. But one area that he says is growing and occupying more attention from investors lately is fertility care and OB-GYN services. Why? Both OB-GYNs and fertility providers present a range of opportunities for investors: they’re often seen more frequently by…

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Strong Margins and Recession Resistant: The Allure of Pharma Services 16:22

2+ y ago16:22

16:22

On this episode of The Capital Corner, McGuireWoods' Geoff Cockrell sits down with Dr. Bijan Salehizadeh, Managing Director at NaviMed Capital, to discuss what is happening in the pharma services space within healthcare private equity. The pharmaceutical services industry has piqued the interest of private equity investors over the last five to ten…

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Investor Introductions with McGuireWoods' Christian Berger 29:49

2+ y ago29:49

29:49

Facilitating introductions between independent sponsors and capital partners who can fund their deals is the first step in a successful M&A scenario. Knowing how to efficiently leverage relationships and get in front of the right people is key to getting deals done. Christian Berger joins this episode of Deal-by-Deal to share how introductions play…

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Thesis-Driven Investing With Pete Tedesco of Health Enterprise Partners 16:36

2+ y ago16:36

16:36

How does a thesis-driven private equity firm develop its focus areas and decide which sectors will be most valuable? How do firm leaders identify sectors that will be good for the industry, but also successful investments? We bring in one exceptional investor, Pete Tedesco of Health Enterprise Partners (HEP), to explain how thesis-driven investing …

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Learning the Importance of Adaptability and Building Relationships as Investment Bankers 44:26

2+ y ago44:26

44:26

In this episode of Deal Us In, Amanda Verner Thompson and Vasanta Pundarika join host Kelsey Hitchcock to discuss their now sixteen-year-long career together in investment banking. After working at the same healthcare investment banking group through several acquisitions, the pair eventually went to work for Matrix Capital Markets Group where they …

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The Evolution of Independent Sponsors with McGuireWoods’ Jon Finger 32:26

2+ y ago32:26

32:26

Independent sponsors have evolved to become a separate asset class offering value to the ecosystem within the realm of private equity. On this episode of Deal-by-Deal, hear McGuireWoods’ Jon Finger share his insights on the evolution of independent sponsorship and recent noteworthy developments. There have been larger deals, more hybrid structures,…

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Managing Your Career Like a Sports Team – How to Succeed in Private Equity 24:26

2+ y ago24:26

24:26

In this episode of Deal Us In, Katie-Rose Higgins joins host Ann Dorsett to share what it’s like to be at the VP level working on deals in M&A. As Vice President at Falfurrias Capital Partners, Katie-Rose has a wealth of knowledge on what it’s like to work on the deal-execution side of the industry. From the intensive demands of due diligence to po…

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Control and Navigating Deals with McGuireWoods’ Anne Croteau and Alex Horn 34:41

2+ y ago34:41

34:41

There’s a lot that companies need to consider when deciding to pursue independent financial backing. The decisions companies make when striking deals almost always come back to control — a factor that has a significant impact on the future of the company. Depending on how much control the backer negotiates, different scenarios could lead to backers…

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