< PreviousLEA GUE TABLES LEADER 20 ONE McGUIREWOODS | SUMMER 20 23RICHARD VIOLA McGuireWoods ranked among the leading law firms for advising clients in M&A transactions in 2022, once again earning top 10 ratings for U.S. M&A deals in year- end league tables published by Refinitiv, Bloomberg and Mergermarket. The firm placed eighth in all three league tables for U.S. M&A deals and ranked among the top 15 law firms for global transactions. McGuireWoods also bolstered its position as a powerhouse in midmarket M&A deals, placing fifth for U.S. transactions in Refinitiv’s rankings and 10th for global transactions in Bloomberg’s league tables report. “These rankings reflect the depth and breadth of our transactional capabilities and our commitment to helping clients achieve their business goals,” says McGuireWoods’ corporate practice. The firm further solidified its standing as a leading law firm for advising corporate issuers and underwriters in capital markets transactions in 2022, achieving top 10 rankings in year-end league tables published by Bloomberg and Refinitiv. McGuireWoods placed among the top firms in five different categories in Refinitiv’s Global Capital Markets Review and three in Bloomberg’s Global Legal Advisers league tables. In 2022, McGuireWoods also ranked among the top firms for advising lenders in debt finance transactions, according to league tables published by Refinitiv, Bloomberg and Debtwire. McGuireWoods advised lenders on 180 global deals valued at $163.5 billion to rank fourth in deal count and sixth in proceeds in Refinitiv’s authoritative league tables. The firm ranked third in deal count and seventh in proceeds for representing lenders in U.S. syndicated loans, with 133 deals valued at $106.9 billion. In addition, the firm ranked ninth in deal count and 14th in proceeds for representing borrowers in U.S. syndicated loan deals. For 12 consecutive years, McGuireWoods has ranked among the top 10 U.S. law firms for deal count and dollar value in lending league tables published by Refinitiv and its predecessor, the financial and risk business of Thomson Reuters. In 11 of those years, the firm finished among the top five in deal count. McGuireWoods also posted strong results in Bloomberg’s Global Legal Advisers league tables, ranking second in deal count and eighth in dollar value for representing lenders in loans worldwide. For U.S. syndicated loans, the firm was second in deal count and fifth in proceeds, according to Bloomberg’s rankings. McGuireWoods demonstrated its dominance of the middle market in Debtwire’s rankings. The firm placed No. 1 in deal count and proceeds for serving as lead bank counsel in middle market loans and topped the charts for advising lead banks in middle market, private equity-backed loans. ONE McGUIREWOODS | SUMMER 20 23 21CHIEF CAPIT AL INVES TMENT 22 ONE McGUIREWOODS | SUMMER 20 23TOM ZAHN, STUART RASLEY, KELLY PIETRACATELLO, RYAN SANDERS, ERIN BALL, PENNY ZACHARIAS, MATTHEW VANDYKE McGuireWoods advised private equity firm Chartwell Investments Entrepreneur & Founder Capital (CHIEF Capital) in its growth investment in Guardian Fleet Services Inc., a provider of towing, recovery and specialized transportation services. The investment will accelerate Guardian’s growth trajectory as it continues expanding its industry-leading capabilities and geographic footprint. CHIEF Capital provides flexible private equity for entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses and corporate carve-outs. It focuses on lower middle-market companies with an emphasis on healthcare, healthcare services, business services and niche manufacturing segments. Guardian Fleet Services has 23 locations throughout Florida and Georgia. Partner Department, and partner led the deal team, which included and assisted on the transaction. McGuireWoods has represented CHIEF Capital and its portfolio companies in nearly a dozen transactions. Notably, the firm represented portfolio company TTG Imaging in several deals, including its sale to Sentinel Capital Partners in 2021. ONE McGUIREWOODS | SUMMER 20 23 2319TH HEALTHCARE PRIVATE EQUITY AND FINANCE CONFERENCE INNO VA TIVE INTERNA TIONAL CONFERENCES 24 ONE McGUIREWOODS | SUMMER 20 23JON FINGER McGuireWoods’ drew together 730 emerging managers and limited partners — including 139 from 84 client firms — to make connections and exchange insights at The Ritz-Carlton in Dallas from May 16-17, 2023. Emerging manager attendees included those raising Funds I-III, investing across strategies such as buyout, credit, growth equity, mezzanine, public equities, real estate, SBICs and venture capital. Limited partner attendees included family offices, fund of funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies and pension funds. Day one included a speed-networking event facilitating 1,800 meetings. The evening of May 16, McGuireWoods’ Black Professionals in Private Equity & Finance hosted a dinner to discuss recent market developments and to network. Charlotte partner and Securities & Capital Markets Department Benefits Department chair and Chicago led the event. Day two opened with a Women in Private Equity & Finance breakfast, hosted by Charlotte partner and Dallas partner shared insights about the market. Dallas partner and private equity industry team co-leader McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Program, gave welcoming remarks to kick off day two’s schedule of programming and discussion. Session topics included, among others, the journey from independent sponsor to emerging manager, how to engage with endowments, what LPs care about, improving diversity in private equity, different GP stakes/ seed structures and specialization approaches as an emerging manager. Finger, partner and associate shared key takeaways from the conference in an article published by In February 2023, more than 1,000 professionals from private equity funds, senior and mezzanine lenders, and investment banks, as well as C-level executives, consultants and principals in the healthcare industry attended McGuireWoods’ in Chicago. Chicago partners and Atlanta partner led the planning for the conference. This year’s keynote speakers were former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr and former U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, who discussed their career journeys and views on politics, foreign affairs and health policy. The two-day event featured five general sessions, 20 breakout panels and a roundtable discussion — focused on trends and investing in different healthcare sectors, such as women’s health and fertility, pharma services, ophthalmology and optometry, dental support organizations, gastroenterology and ancillary businesses, veterinary services, digital health, urology, and hospice care and home health. The conference provided ample opportunities for networking, including the breakfast and breakfast. ONE McGUIREWOODS | SUMMER 20 23 25LEGAL TE CH TR AILBLAZER 26 ONE McGUIREWOODS | SUMMER 20 23GARRETT HOOE The National Law Journal selected McGuireWoods for inclusion in its 2023 companies for innovations that improve the practice of law and enhance client service. McGuireWoods earned recognition for creating a customized, mobile- friendly litigation alert program that automates research about new federal court filings to instantly provide lawyers with the information needed to communicate efficiently with clients. The program saves time and reduces the risk of errors and redundant contacts with clients. The concept originated with McGuireWoods litigation associate and was approved by the firm’s Practice Innovation Office, a team of lawyers and administrative professionals that evaluates, recommends and pilots novel approaches to serving clients. The firm’s technology and marketing professionals worked with Hooe to develop the tool. Financial Times previously recognized McGuireWoods’ litigation alert program by putting it on the shortlist in the client delivery category in “Our litigation alert program is a product of creative thinking and seamless collaboration by our lawyers and professional staff,” says McGuireWoods managing The National Law Journal for a team effort to deliver innovative solutions for clients.” ONE McGUIREWOODS | SUMMER 20 23 27LCLD FELL OW AND PA THFINDERS 28 ONE McGUIREWOODS | SUMMER 20 23ELIZABETH REDPATH, LUIS BENAVIDES, KRISTEN COURTNEY McGuireWoods selected partner as its representative member for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s 2023 Fellows Program and associates and as representative members of the LCLD’s 2023 Pathfinders Program. The LCLD Fellows Program, initiated in 2011, helps diverse, midcareer attorneys excel in leadership roles and develop stronger relationships with clients. The LCLD Pathfinders Program supports the professional growth of lawyers in the early stages of their careers. Redpath, who practices in the in Richmond, focuses her practice on high-stakes investigations, employment litigation and counseling. She is devoted to helping clients navigate the complexities of time-sensitive and high-risk workplace investigations involving allegations of misconduct against senior and executive-level leaders. She previously served as a trial lawyer at the U.S. Department of Justice and has been recognized as one of the best LGBTQ+ lawyers under 40 by the and Benavides, a member of the firm’s debt finance practice in Charlotte, represents lenders and borrowers in finance transactions. He handles secured and unsecured credit facilities ranging in size from $20 million to more than $4 billion in a variety of industries, including healthcare, telecommunications, beverage, industrials and technology. He also is a licensed patent attorney with technology transfer experience. In 2022, he was named to the list, and he was included in for banking and finance law in 2022 and 2023. Courtney, who practices in the firm’s in Jacksonville, represents clients in commercial real estate deals, including national banks, major grocery chains, and office and multifamily developers. Before becoming a lawyer, she served as a P-3 naval flight officer, involved in post-Sept. 11, 2001, military operations, and oversaw the training and combat readiness of 144 aircrew. She has been recognized in for land use and zoning law. McGuireWoods has been a member of the LCLD since its inception in 2009. The LCLD, which comprises more than 400 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners, aims to create a more open and diverse legal profession. In 2021, the LCLD honored McGuireWoods with a Top Performers and Compass Award. The firm was one of only 60 LCLD member organizations to earn both honors. 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