Geoffrey C. Cockrell - McGuireWoods

Geoff is the chair of the firm’s private equity group, and serves on the firm’s Board of Partners. He has a wide scope of experience in mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions.

His mergers and acquisition experience, representing private equity sponsors, strategic purchasers and sellers extends across a diverse number of industries with a primary focus on healthcare provider services transactions. Geoff is a national contributor both at conferences and in publications on a wide array of issues unique to the private equity industry. He regularly contributes to Law360’s Healthcare and Private Equity sections, and is an author of The Healthcare Investor, a blog on healthcare finance topics.

Experience

Healthcare and Life Sciences Experience

Representation of Sheridan Capital Partners, a private equity firm, in the acquisition, disposition and portfolio work for a number of its portfolio companies including, Atlantic Vision Partners, Dermatologists of Central States and Synergy Physical Therapy Holdings.
Representation of Chicago Pacific Founders, a strategic healthcare investment fund, in the acquisition of Long Island Vision Management.
Representation of Ridgemont Equity Partners in the acquisition of Perimeter Healthcare, Speech Pathology Group, Sunvera and related portfolio work.
Representation of Audax Group, in acquisitions and dispositions for a number of its healthcare portfolio companies.
Representation of Linden Capital Partners, in the acquisition work for its orthodontic platform Smile Doctors.
Representation of LLR Equity Partners, a private equity fund, in several acquisitions and dispositions including its investment in NuMotion (a complex wheelchair distributor) and in Vivere, LLC, a Texas fertility clinic chain.
Representation of BelHealth Investment Partners and its portfolio company, NavaDerm, a leading dermatology services organization in the Northeast, in the add-on acquisition of Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, a world renowned leader in cosmetic dermatology.
Representation of Health Enterprise Partners, a healthcare and technology-focused private equity firm, in its acquisition of MD Alliance Solutions, a dermatology management and consulting solutions provider.
Representation of MoonSail Capital and Plenary Partners, two private investment firms, in its strategic partnership with Arbor Centers for EyeCare and Chicago Eye Institute, two of the leading ophthalmology practices serving the Chicago market, to form Ocular Partners, the premier physician-led eye care group in greater Chicago.
Representation of Shore Capital Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, in its acquisition of Chicagoland Smile Group, a Midwest-based dental services organization.
Representation of Hero DVO, LLC, a leading dental, orthodontic and vision management company, and its private equity investor, Silver Oak Services Partners in the add-on acquisition of a California-based dental practice.
Representation of Silver Oak Service Partners, a private equity fund, in acquisition of a dental services organization.
Representation of Pharos Capital, a private equity fund, in acquisition of physical therapy management company.
Representation of HIG, a private equity fund, in acquisition of NovaMed.
Representation of Bostwick Laboratories in sale to MetalMark Capital.
Representation of I-Cyt Mission Technology, Inc. in sale to Sony Corporation of America.
Representation of an Indiana ambulatory surgery center in restructuring transaction with regional hospital system.

Host, "The Compensation Mistake PPM Investors Regret, With John Tiedmann," The Corner Series, May 12, 2025
Host, "Winning the Insurance Game in Healthcare Transactions, With Hannah Ellithorpe," The Corner Series, May 8, 2025
Host, "Can AI Level the Playing Field in Dental Marketing? With Ryan Torresan," The Corner Series, May 1, 2025
Host, "Investment Opportunities in Behavioral Health, With Adam Abramowitz," The Corner Series, April 25, 2025
Host, "Preparing a Compliance Plan, With Garen Marshall," The Corner Series, April 23, 2025
Host, "Has the Reset Really Hurt Healthcare M&A? With Diwakar Sinha," The Corner Series, April 22, 2025
Host, "Despite Complexities, Healthcare PE Opportunities Abound, With Max Reiboldt," The Corner Series, April 3, 2025
Host, "How Matt Stekier Drives Value Creation in Private Equity Healthcare Investments," The Corner Series, March 28, 2025
Host, "What Optometry Needs to Know to Remain Competitive, With Ben Chudner," The Corner Series, March 18, 2025
Host, "Investment Outlook for Three Healthcare Sectors, With Jeremy Johnson," The Corner Series, March 12, 2025
Host, "Five Things to Watch in Healthcare This Year, With Gyasi Chisley," The Corner Series, February 25, 2025
Host, "Healthcare Compliance Tools: What Investors Need to Know, With Rebecca Springer," The Corner Series, February 18, 2025
Host, "Seizing the Future in Ophthalmology Surgery Centers, With Randall Shaw," The Corner Series, February 11, 2025
Host, "Start With Fundamentals to Help Healthcare Investors Succeed, With Mike Murphy," The Corner Series, January 30, 2025
Host, "Advocating for Healthcare Providers, With Eleanor Kasper," The Corner Series, January 23, 2025
Host, "Shedding Light on Healthcare Compliance, With Mindy Sauter and Mike Elliott," The Corner Series, January 13, 2025
Host, "Life Sciences Investors: Developments to Watch, With Kevin Madagan," The Corner Series, January 6, 2025
Co-host, "Optimizing Med Spa for Private Equity Growth, With Amanda Roenius and Jessica Nunn," The Corner Series, December 17, 2024
Host, "Growing a Pure-Play Med Spa, With Alyssa Rapp and Logan Pitts," The Corner Series, December 3, 2024
Host, "What Pharma Services Investors Should Know About Government Regulations, With Clint Narver," The Corner Series, November 25, 2024
Host, "Capitalizing on the GI M&A Market, With Sap Sinha," The Corner Series, November 19, 2024
Host, "Growing a Dental Service Organization, With Steve DeLong," The Corner Series, November 12, 2024
Host, "Slow Mergers and Sales, But Companies Perform Well, With Reed Van Gorden of Deerpath Capital," The Corner Series, October 29, 2024
Host, "Enforcement Risks for Private Equity Investors in Healthcare, With Michael J. Podberesky, Former DOJ Prosecutor," The Corner Series, October 22, 2024
Host, "Improving Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice through Private Equity, With Daniel Hosler and Dr. David Kostohryz," The Corner Series, October 1, 2024
Host, "The Med Spa Difference: Experiential, Clinical, Recession-Resistant, with Nicole Chiaramonte," The Corner Series, September 24, 2024
Co-host, "FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Overturned + Evolution of Non-Competes in M&A Deals," The Corner Series, September 12, 2024
Host, "Tapping the Pediatric and Orthodontic Dentistry Market, With Ananya Shah and Will MacInnis," The Corner Series, September 2, 2024
Host, "'Phenomenal Opportunity' in the Dental Consolidation Arena, With Naimish Patel," The Corner Series, August 26, 2024
Host, "Trends in Middle Market M&A, With James Heidbreder of Fifth Third Bank," The Corner Series, August 15, 2024
Host, "Investing in Dermatology with Michael Pennington of Platinum Dermatology Partners," The Corner Series, August 1, 2024
Host, "HR, Accounting, Finance and AI in Medical Practices, With Erik Miller of MedHQ," The Corner Series, June 25, 2024
Host, "Using Tax Insurance and RWI in Middle Market M&A Deals, With Jordan Tamchin of CAC Specialty," The Corner Series, June 14, 2024
Host, "Private Equity in Pediatric Practices, With Tucker Moore and Chris O’Dekirk of Concierge Capital Advisory," The Corner Series, May 30, 2024
Host, "Opportunities and Challenges in the Dental Practice Market, With Kevin Cumbus of TUSK Practice Sales," The Corner Series, May 22, 2024
Host, "Challenges Facing Family Offices, With R. Adam Smith of Salomon Brothers," The Corner Series, May 15, 2024
Host, "Capital Trends in Medical Technology, With Brian Scullion of William Blair," The Corner Series, May 8, 2024
Host, "Prepping for a Sale: Strategies for Provider Groups, With Marc Anderson," The Corner Series, April 30, 2024
Host, "Investment Considerations for Dermatology and Aesthetics Practices, With Clint Bundy and Stewart Carlin," The Corner Series, April 23, 2024
Host, "Choosing the Right CEO to Meet the Moment, With Leon Brujis," The Corner Series, April 10, 2024
Host, "Physician Compensation in the PPM Context, With Justin Chamblee and Holly Buckley," The Corner Series, April 3, 2024
Host, "The Power of Digital Marketing for P.E. Firms, With Laurel Mintz," The Corner Series, March 27, 2024
Host, "Macroeconomic Market Trends Affecting the Healthcare Industry, With Tim Fry and Alex Chausovsky," The Corner Series, March 11, 2024
Host, "The Partnership Approach to Private Equity Investing in Healthcare, With Gordon Maner," The Corner Series, March 4, 2024
Host, "Healthcare Investing: What to Expect in 2024, With Bart Walker and Matt Searles," The Corner Series, February 26, 2024
Host, "Investment Trends in Plastic Surgery and Med Spa Sectors, With Mitch Stern of Dresner Partners," The Corner Series, February 5, 2024
Host, "Prognosis on the PPM Environment and Areas of Opportunity, With Andy Colbert of Ziegler," The Corner Series, January 22, 2024
Host, "Government Investigations of Private Equity Funds: Insights From Former Prosecutors," The Corner Series, January 18, 2024
Host, "Private Equity Interest in Cardiology, With Tim Attebery of Cardiovascular Associates of America," The Corner Series, January 15, 2024
Host, "Private Equity and Healthcare Consolidation: The Revolution in Antitrust Enforcement," The Corner Series, January 8, 2024
Host, "Drivers and Forecast for Private Equity Investing in the Dental Arena, With Karan Garg of Solomon Partners," The Corner Series, December 18, 2023
Host, "Growth of Private Equity Investment in Orthopedics, With Scott Davis of Provident Healthcare Partners," The Corner Series, December 11, 2023
Speaker, Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, Podcast Series, Ongoing Series
Host, "Growing Businesses: A Commitment to Mission and Margin with Edward Crawford of Coltala," The Corner Series, November 28, 2023
Host, "Value-Based Care: Opportunities, Evolution and Disruptors, With Leavitt Equity Partners’ Andrew Clark," The Corner Series, November 20, 2023
Host, "Navigating Healthcare Consolidation Post-Pandemic, With Physician Growth Partners’ Robert Aprill," The Corner Series, November 13, 2023
Host, "Private Equity's Role in Modern Medical Practices, With Albaron Partners’ Alessio Baraldi," The Corner Series, November 7, 2023
Host, "Assessing the Headwinds in the Healthcare Provider Consolidation Process, With Mark Francis of Houlihan Lokey," The Corner Series, November 1, 2023
Host, "Prospering in the Healthcare Market: Investment Outlook, With Diwakar Sinha," The Professor’s Corner, October 23, 2023
Host, "Capitalizing on Primary Care: Trends and Opportunities, With Craig Sager," The Banker’s Corner, October 16, 2023
Host, "Headwinds and Tailwinds: Challenges and Upward Trends in Healthcare," The Capital Corner, October 5, 2023
Host, "Hospital M&A and Private Equity, With Rex Burgdorfer," The Capital Corner, August 8, 2023
Host, "SBIC Fund Trends, Deal Structures and Challenges With Parkway Capital's Andy Silverman," The Capital Corner, July 27, 2023
Host, "Why the Investor Community Should be Watching Medspas," The Capital Corner, July 19, 2023
Host, "Navigating the Credit Crunch: Insight on Private Equity Trends in 2023 with Bob Bartell," The Capital Corner, July 7, 2023
Host, "Redefining Healthcare: Transitioning From Fee-for-Service to Value-Based Models," The Capital Corner, June 27, 2023
Host, "Deciphering the Pharma Services Market: Challenges and Opportunities with Daniel Brinkenhoff," The Capital Corner, June 8, 2023
Host, "Healthcare Investment Models, With Dan Hosler of DuneGlass Capital," The Capital Corner, May 23, 2023
Host, "Navigating the Cardiology Boom: Insights from Industry Experts on Market Trends and Opportunities," The Banker’s Corner, May 3, 2023
Host, "Healthcare Provider Services: Trends and Opportunities in 2023," The Banker’s Corner, April 6, 2023
Host, "What to Expect in Healthcare Investing in 2023, With Raj Kothari," The Banker’s Corner, April 3, 2023
Host, "What to Expect from the Healthcare Deal Market in 2023 with David Baker," The Banker’s Corner, March 20, 2023
Host, "Opportunities in Medtech for 2023," The Banker’s Corner, March 14, 2023
Host, "The Broad Impact of the FTC Noncompete Proposed Rule," The Professor’s Corner, March 1, 2023
Host, "Terry Wang on the Demand Driving Growth in Behavioral Health," The Capital Corner, January 26, 2023
Host, "PPM Investing with Geoff Smith and Charles Busch of Harris Williams," The Banker’s Corner, December 20, 2022
Host, "How Sponsors Can Avoid Liability with Mark Freedlander," The Professor’s Corner, November 21, 2022
Host, "The Liability Implications of Financial Challenges in Portfolio Companies with Mark Freedlander," The Professor’s Corner, October 28, 2022
Host, "When Claims Arise: Tackling the Internal and External Elements, With Tony Tatum," The Professor’s Corner, August 24, 2022
Host, "OB-GYN and Fertility Care Investing with Jason Porter of Baird," The Professor’s Corner, August 10, 2022
Host, "How Increased Demand Is Driving Interest in Women’s Health Investing," The Professor’s Corner, July 21, 2022
Host, "Trending Valuations in Healthcare IT With Mikel Parker of AMB," The Banker’s Corner, July 7, 2022
Host, "Strong Margins and Recession Resistant: The Allure of Pharma Services," The Capital Corner, June 14, 2022
Host, "Thesis-Driven Investing With Pete Tedesco of Health Enterprise Partners," The Capital Corner, May 31, 2022
Host, "Indemnity or Self-Disclosure? How to Deal With Policy Compliance Issues," The Professor’s Corner, May 16, 2022
Host, "Understanding Antitrust Law in the Healthcare Space," The Professor’s Corner, May 2, 2022
Host, "Mitigating Risk With Healthcare Investing," The Professor’s Corner, April 20, 2022
Host, "Representation and Warranty Policies for Private Equity-Backed Healthcare Deals," The Professor’s Corner, March 24, 2022
Host, "Investor Interest: What’s Happening in Home Healthcare?," The Banker’s Corner, March 4, 2022
Host, "Investing Beyond Capital - Finding the Right Partnership Fit," The Capital Corner, February 28, 2022
Host, "The Prognosis for Healthcare M&A Heading Into 2022," The Banker’s Corner, January 28, 2022
Host, "The Legal Implications of Board-Driven Decision Making (Part 2)," The Professor’s Corner, December 28, 2021
Host, "The Legal Implications of Board-Driven Decision Making," The Professor’s Corner, December 2, 2021
Host, "Navigating the Competitive Deal Sourcing Market," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, September 14, 2021
Host, "The Consolidation of Healthcare — What Does it Mean for Investors?," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, July 30, 2021
Host, "Emerging Models of Home Healthcare," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, January 28, 2021
Host, "Pharmacy Services and Pharmacy Benefit Management," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, December 21, 2020
Host, "Diligence and Structuring Healthcare Trends," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, June 30, 2020
Co-host, "Dealing with Distressed Healthcare Transactions - Part II," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, June 14, 2020
Co-host, "Healthcare Subsector Headwinds and Tailwinds," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, May 21, 2020
Co-host, "Executing Tuck-in Transactions After the COVID-19 Pandemic," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, April 20, 2020
Co-host, "Dealing with Distressed Healthcare Transactions and Acquisitions," Across the Table, A Healthcare Private Equity Podcast, March 23, 2020
Speaker, "Geoff Cockrell: Private Equity Presence in Mergers and Acquisitions," M&A Unplugged Podcast, September 2019

Geoffrey C. Cockrell Partner

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McGuireWoods Authors Honored for Insights in JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards

JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards Again Recognize Firm Thought Leadership

Crain’s Chicago Business Names Geoffrey Cockrell, Amber Walsh to Notable Gen X Leaders List

Nine McGuireWoods Partners Named to Elite List of BTI Client Service All-Stars

JD Supra Honors McGuireWoods and MWC for Thought Leadership in Readers’ Choice Awards

McGuireWoods Among Finalists for The Deal’s Middle Market Awards

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McGuireWoods Authors Honored for Insights in JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards

JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards Again Recognize Firm Thought Leadership

Crain’s Chicago Business Names Geoffrey Cockrell, Amber Walsh to Notable Gen X Leaders List

Nine McGuireWoods Partners Named to Elite List of BTI Client Service All-Stars

JD Supra Honors McGuireWoods and MWC for Thought Leadership in Readers’ Choice Awards

McGuireWoods Among Finalists for The Deal’s Middle Market Awards