Private Equity Transactions

The Private Equity Transactions Practice Group launched McGuireWoods’ one-of-a-kind Independent Sponsor and Emerging Manager Programs, as well as two important initiatives: Black Professionals in Private Equity & Finance and Women in Private Equity & Finance.

Over the past five years, McGuireWoods has represented nearly 300 PE funds and their portfolio companies — each with nuanced needs and complex strategies. Our experience aligns with varied investment approaches, including:

control buyouts;
minority investments;
growth capital;
independent sponsor transactions;
investment fund formation and compliance;

mezzanine finance;
senior and subordinated debt strategies;
employee stock ownership plan transactions; and
joint ventures.

Clients rely on the team for strategic introductions and curated investment opportunities sourced from our vast network.

The group’s lawyers also assist institutional investors, independent sponsors, emerging managers, family offices, investment advisers, management teams and lenders in sourcing and closing deals. We represent funds and investors across the capital stack — from early-stage venture and growth capital to middle-market buyouts, control investments, mezzanine financing, junior capital and senior debt. We sit across the table from top-tier firms on high-stakes transactions and are known for efficiently managing complicated deals with a thoughtful, sector-focused approach that maximizes value.

How We Help

McGuireWoods’ Private Equity Transactions Practice Group guides a range of clients in the private equity ecosystem. We provide:

strategic counsel across the deal lifecycle — from fund formation and investment through exit;
tailored, cross-disciplinary deal teams with deep legal and business experience;
clear, actionable advice on structuring transactions, managing risk and navigating regulatory frameworks;
insight into market trends and industry dynamics to inform investment decisions;
support for portfolio company growth, governance, management and operations; and
connections to curated investment opportunities and strategic market introductions.

The team also offers guidance across industries, including:

healthcare;
energy and infrastructure;
food and beverage;
life sciences and pharmaceuticals;
fintech and financial services;
franchise and multi-unit;
technology and software;
industrial and manufacturing;

business services;
government contracting;
marketing and media services;
education and workforce development;
safety and compliance;
information services; and
automation.

Representative Experience

Revelstoke Capital Partners in its recapitalization of AOM Infusion, a specialty infusion provider focused on chronic therapy management;
Falfurrias Capital Partners in its sale of Sauer Brands, a provider of condiments and seasoning brands such as Duke’s Mayonnaise, to private equity investor Advent International;
Representation of Blue Ridge Construction Capital, in partnership with founder and CEO Nick Banko and COO Kim Banko, in its investment in Banko Overhead Doors, a premier full-service garage door installation, service, and repair provider in Florida;
Healthcare investment management firm in its formation of an integrated technology infrastructure solutions provider for elderly care programs, in a transaction for the recapitalization of a provider of PACE electronic health records and financial services third-party administrator solutions, as well as in the acquisition of technologies from a national medication management and pharmacy care provider;
Summit Park in its acquisition of Thrust Flight, a Texas flight training school, involving leveraged buyout matters, independent sponsor negotiations, Federal Aviation Administration and education law matters, and aircraft acquisition;
Growth-oriented private equity firm in its acquisition of a provider serving broadband fiber and internet operators in suburban and rural areas; and
An agricultural co-op serving U.S. and Canadian clients, in its add-on acquisition of Big River Resources, an Iowa-based ethanol production company.

McGuireWoods’ nationally ranked Private Equity Transactions Practice Group leverages its market relationships and innovative programs to connect clients with tailored investment opportunities and to execute deals.

Ranked among the most active private equity law firms by PitchBook and London Stock Exchange Group.

– League Tables
Ranked nationwide and in New York, Texas, Maryland, Southern Virginia and Charlotte for corporate and M&A, and statewide and Illinois and Pittsburgh for corporate / M&A and private equity.

– Chambers USA
Ranked nationwide in M&A / corporate commercial – private equity buyouts and M&A: middle market (sub-$500 million).

– The Legal 500 U.S.
Finalist in nine deal categories.

– M&A Advisor
Ranked among the most active private equity law firms by PitchBook and London Stock Exchange Group.

– League Tables
Ranked nationwide and in New York, Texas, Maryland, Southern Virginia and Charlotte for corporate and M&A, and statewide and Illinois and Pittsburgh for corporate / M&A and private equity.

– Chambers USA